I've had one of these for almost 2 years and it has been the best. When I pull it out for the first mowing session of the year, it takes two pulls to get it started. After that, it starts on the first pull. It's a beast when it comes to cutting grass and tall, thick weeds. The thick strings last all afternoon or until you try to tackle weeds with stalks bigger than your finger.
I agree that’s my favorite part been able to start this machine on the first pull also is great to mow thick weed and baby bamboo, thanks for your comment 💪
I bought my ST100 5 years ago. On the way out of the dealer I asked myself now why in the hell did I buy this? I have never asked myself that question again. I have asked myself what took me so long to not notice just how I needed one of these in my lawn business. Anyone who owns this machine will note they are very easy on fuel usage. My advice is buy your string in bulk reel and cut your own strings.
My friend I asked the same question myself but after my first Overgrow grass everything changed, You have no idea how happy I feel to own this piece of equipment especially in the beginning of the spring Lol because that’s when we get those overgrown lawns on new clients, anyway I agree buying string in bulk because that’s really Spence buying small packages of 12 strings, but the best part is how my back is not feeling overcharged anymore from the weed eater,
@@joseoneway5065 I have one Cub Cadet 4 cycle string trimmer but I limit it's usage because of the weight factor. My main string trimmer usage is my Cub Cadet 2 cycle machines, plus those machines are known fuel sippers. A word to those starting out. Not all bulk string trimmer line is created equal. My advice may seem trivial but I cut my first lawn 75 years ago. I am now 82 years old and do all my own cutting, trimming, blowing and maintenance including tire changing. I own many sets of blades, so when I take a used blade off I can install a sharp one without having getting up/down twice. The product I use to do all my machine cleaning is called Purple Power. I love my job and the smell of fresh cut grass.
Thanks for the review. Eye and ear protection a must on any job involving motors for sure. Mowing overgrown properties can be very hazardous to mowers with blades. I have been mowing for about 15 years. I have run over steel pipes, hammers, steel fence posts, large rocks, wire, etc. This machine appears to be the ticket for first time clearing of overgrown properties with unknown hazards. How do you adjust the cutting height? Do the "strings" seem to hold up pretty well or have to be replaced often? Thanks again.
Thanks for the heads up on this I know for the first time cleanup this will be dangerous to not know what is under the tall grass, and Yes PP is always the best way to go, There is no way to adjust the height you need to keep lifting the machine and the strings for this won’t last much so I was not happy on that Part Lol
I was going to make a video about mine tomorrow! That’s funny. Great video my friend! I use mine on overgrown property’s and clean up jobs. And you are right about not knowing what’s on the tall grass.
Wayne Bonnett , thanks Man for commenting, I’m glad enjoy the video and decide to buy this, In the beginning you may going to miss the front Tire but you going to get use to it, just think about the less pain you are avoiding for your arms and lower back, stay safe💪
I seriously considered buying a string mower similar to that (different brand, engine can run without the string attachment running) for my yard, but in my situation I simply need something wheel driven, because my yard is very steep. Wheel driven ones of these are not easy to come by (in Europe) and comparatively expensive. So much so, that I can comfortably look at what we call "Kreiselmäher" in Germany and Google wants me to believe that translates to rotary mower (basically a vertically rotating drum, where at the lower end 2 or 4 free rotating blades do the cutting). Normally you see such mowers as attachments for tractors with two of these drums, but you can get these as walk behinds with a single one. Does leave a swath behind to collect, though - but what're you gonna' do, if your only other option is the classic weed eater and your knees protest at only the thought about that...(I said it's steep, didn't I?)
Hey! Thanks for your thoughts, I agree for lawns like your this will be more painful for you lower back because you have to over push the mover back and forward, and will be more difficult because of the system Disign not having a front wheel, in my case I did purchase this for a property that is super steep, maybe one day I’ll be able to record a video about it but is not easy, I know this work better on level soil but I see so many things better using this string trimmer instead of my regular weed eater, is great to know that you know a lot about equipment I’m not good on that but that’s la for sharing your thoughts with me, stay safe 🤜💥🤛
I have this trimmer and I have put bad gasoline in it, it started up with no problem than 30 seconds later it shuts off guessing it had water in the gasoline now it won't start up at all how can I clean it to get it going again I really love this beast
hey man thanks for stoping by, this machine is powerful also great to avoid back pain, the best you can do is take the gas tank off and remove all the gas also if you can take the gas from the carburetor will nice too, clean the spark plug add new gas and some water treatment removal, into the gasoline.
@@joseoneway5065 oh okay. I ask because if you were in the San Antonio area, could you use some help. I recently moved here from Houston and had to shut my lawn care business down. I have a full time job now but they recently have me working only 2 1/2 days right now instead of 40.
Got you man, I’m in Austin is about hour in 20 from San Antonio, I have few friends in San Antonio you can see then on my instagram srj and buckhorn also my friend Teno with AJ’s lawns service, he lives in San Marcos but normally work on San Antonio most of the time, you have no idea how much I like San Antonio, we used to go there almost every other weekend sad now we can’t travel,
Mine making rambling noise. The only thing I can of the ball metal underneath. It's cover is missing. Plus, to pull the cable to start is too hard to pull.
Maybe needs some maintenance in the pulling cord, also the ball needs to be tided since is to much vibration for the string since this mower are using the big engine,
Nice! Good luck make sure you get the string and some good none ethanol gas in casa you are not planning to use it everyday, in my case I have to Drive to another county to get none ethanol gas for my equipment..
To me feels more like a regular mower with the exception that you can cut overgrown grass without have to deal with the discharge area, so far I done some overgrown lawns and I feel like my regular mower and my zero turn is not forcing the engine to cut thick weed..
@@superior3384 Yes Sir i feels like is more convenient for my business now also i don't get much lawn clipping on my body while using my weed eater at the end of the job on those overgrow, stay safe as well....
I've had one of these for almost 2 years and it has been the best. When I pull it out for the first mowing session of the year, it takes two pulls to get it started. After that, it starts on the first pull. It's a beast when it comes to cutting grass and tall, thick weeds. The thick strings last all afternoon or until you try to tackle weeds with stalks bigger than your finger.
I agree that’s my favorite part been able to start this machine on the first pull also is great to mow thick weed and baby bamboo, thanks for your comment 💪
Used mine for the first time yesterday. 100% satisfied.
Nice,
I bought my ST100 5 years ago. On the way out of the dealer I asked myself now why in the hell did I buy this? I have never asked myself that question again. I have asked myself what took me so long to not notice just how I needed one of these in my lawn business. Anyone who owns this machine will note they are very easy on fuel usage. My advice is buy your string in bulk reel and cut your own strings.
My friend I asked the same question myself but after my first Overgrow grass everything changed,
You have no idea how happy I feel to own this piece of equipment especially in the beginning of the spring Lol because that’s when we get those overgrown lawns on new clients, anyway I agree buying string in bulk because that’s really Spence buying small packages of 12 strings, but the best part is how my back is not feeling overcharged anymore from the weed eater,
@@joseoneway5065 I have one Cub Cadet 4 cycle string trimmer but I limit it's usage because of the weight factor. My main string trimmer usage is my Cub Cadet 2 cycle machines, plus those machines are known fuel sippers. A word to those starting out. Not all bulk string trimmer line is created equal. My advice may seem trivial but I cut my first lawn 75 years ago. I am now 82 years old and do all my own cutting, trimming, blowing and maintenance including tire changing. I own many sets of blades, so when I take a used blade off I can install a sharp one without having getting up/down twice. The product I use to do all my machine cleaning is called Purple Power. I love my job and the smell of fresh cut grass.
Thanks for the review. Eye and ear protection a must on any job involving motors for sure. Mowing overgrown properties can be very hazardous to mowers with blades. I have been mowing for about 15 years. I have run over steel pipes, hammers, steel fence posts, large rocks, wire, etc. This machine appears to be the ticket for first time clearing of overgrown properties with unknown hazards. How do you adjust the cutting height? Do the "strings" seem to hold up pretty well or have to be replaced often? Thanks again.
Thanks for the heads up on this I know for the first time cleanup this will be dangerous to not know what is under the tall grass, and Yes PP is always the best way to go,
There is no way to adjust the height you need to keep lifting the machine and the strings for this won’t last much so I was not happy on that Part Lol
New toys are always fun to play with.
God Bless from Texas.
Yes sir I can’t wait to be able cut some overgrown lawn now, God bless you too👍
I was going to make a video about mine tomorrow! That’s funny.
Great video my friend! I use mine on overgrown property’s and clean up jobs. And you are right about not knowing what’s on the tall grass.
Really! I can’t wait to see it, I feel like I should record more but the season is great here so I haven’t been able to record that much
I just bought one of these and I should have it by Wednesday. Thanks for the video, you make me feel good about my purchase. Thanks!
Wayne Bonnett , thanks Man for commenting, I’m glad enjoy the video and decide to buy this, In the beginning you may going to miss the front Tire but you going to get use to it, just think about the less pain you are avoiding for your arms and lower back, stay safe💪
KEEP a eye on that bottom ball that runs on the ground, a friend didn't watch his and it wore through, then dirt grass & sand got into the bearings
I seriously considered buying a string mower similar to that (different brand, engine can run without the string attachment running) for my yard, but in my situation I simply need something wheel driven, because my yard is very steep.
Wheel driven ones of these are not easy to come by (in Europe) and comparatively expensive. So much so, that I can comfortably look at what we call "Kreiselmäher" in Germany and Google wants me to believe that translates to rotary mower (basically a vertically rotating drum, where at the lower end 2 or 4 free rotating blades do the cutting).
Normally you see such mowers as attachments for tractors with two of these drums, but you can get these as walk behinds with a single one.
Does leave a swath behind to collect, though - but what're you gonna' do, if your only other option is the classic weed eater and your knees protest at only the thought about that...(I said it's steep, didn't I?)
Hey! Thanks for your thoughts, I agree for lawns like your this will be more painful for you lower back because you have to over push the mover back and forward, and will be more difficult because of the system Disign not having a front wheel, in my case I did purchase this for a property that is super steep, maybe one day I’ll be able to record a video about it but is not easy, I know this work better on level soil but I see so many things better using this string trimmer instead of my regular weed eater, is great to know that you know a lot about equipment I’m not good on that but that’s la for sharing your thoughts with me, stay safe 🤜💥🤛
YOUVE convinced me, I will get one for sure cub cadet walk behind weed trimmer.
Good luck,
What fluid went in the hole in the back? After you did the oil on the side?
I have this trimmer and I have put bad gasoline in it, it started up with no problem than 30 seconds later it shuts off guessing it had water in the gasoline now it won't start up at all how can I clean it to get it going again I really love this beast
hey man thanks for stoping by, this machine is powerful also great to avoid back pain, the best you can do is take the gas tank off and remove all the gas also if you can take the gas from the carburetor will nice too, clean the spark plug add new gas and some water treatment removal, into the gasoline.
@@joseoneway5065 thank you
Good job Jose..esa maquina esta Buena la rentaste?
Si esta con todo para las yardas crecidas, vale 349 en Home Depot
Great review! I will go get one.👍
Jay C , nice glad you enjoyed 💪
My st 100 159cc idles up and down any idea what it is. need your help much appreciated 👍
Maybe auto choke is stuck. I have an ST100 and if it's cold out mine will pulsate for a few seconds until it clears itself.
Can you use it to remove all the grass down to the soil like a weed Wacker?
Nope is not possible because the pulley is basically touching the soil and the string is about 3-4 inches high
So do you still charge the same or triple? Now you're using more equipment.
Nope that’s the reason overgrown doble Money 💴 😂
Great video
Thanks for your support 💪
Good luck with that machine hope it works out for you
Thanks my friend, so far I already make half of the investment 💪
When you start it, something flies out to the discharge side .... something dark?
Yes it was one of the leafs from my Oak tree
What area are you in? I just started watching your channel.
Hey bro! I’m in Texas, also thanks for watching
@@joseoneway5065 oh okay. I ask because if you were in the San Antonio area, could you use some help. I recently moved here from Houston and had to shut my lawn care business down. I have a full time job now but they recently have me working only 2 1/2 days right now instead of 40.
Got you man, I’m in Austin is about hour in 20 from San Antonio, I have few friends in San Antonio you can see then on my instagram srj and buckhorn also my friend Teno with AJ’s lawns service, he lives in San Marcos but normally work on San Antonio most of the time, you have no idea how much I like San Antonio, we used to go there almost every other weekend sad now we can’t travel,
@@joseoneway5065 yes, it is beautiful out here. What is your Instagram name?
I was thinking to move to San Antonio as well but looks like things are not going week now, my instagram is One way lawn service,
Hey what happened to the front wheel you got ripped off LOL
LOl I just notice that ☹️
What type of gas does this trimmer use?
This one is regular gas no oil so basically I use none ethanol gas in all my mower including he one I mix with oil for my 2 cycle
I am getting one of these
That’s great, I wish you the best on the project,
Nice work Jose
Thank you 😊
Mine making rambling noise. The only thing I can of the ball metal underneath. It's cover is missing. Plus, to pull the cable to start is too hard to pull.
Maybe needs some maintenance in the pulling cord, also the ball needs to be tided since is to much vibration for the string since this mower are using the big engine,
What’s the price on there I’ll buy it for you I want to invest in your company
Please please now is the time send some money over so we can grow together 😂
Going to go out to get one tomorrow.
Nice! Good luck make sure you get the string and some good none ethanol gas in casa you are not planning to use it everyday, in my case I have to Drive to another county to get none ethanol gas for my equipment..
Cub Cadet makes goo stuff!
Yes Sir I’m considering the walk behind,
4:07 That CONE is a VERY WEAK point, buy another one of those cone caps & bolt over the original one,
Mine is bogging in and out
Do you think is engine problem?
Jose. I don't see the point in that machine. I've never seen a mower trimmer like that before.
To me feels more like a regular mower with the exception that you can cut overgrown grass without have to deal with the discharge area, so far I done some overgrown lawns and I feel like my regular mower and my zero turn is not forcing the engine to cut thick weed..
@@joseoneway5065 ... true .I never thought about it that way. Stay safe brother
@@superior3384 Yes Sir i feels like is more convenient for my business now also i don't get much lawn clipping on my body while using my weed eater at the end of the job on those overgrow, stay safe as well....