Hey man great content! I have always wondered why you call your channel princess cut lawn care and have also wondered why you use a brilliant cut diamond graphic instead of a princess cut graphic? Thanks
I got the FXW 45"x10" from Amazon for $99. Stainless steel, put it through 5cu. yds so far, sat in the Florida rain twice, no rust. Curved handle, can be extended to 6.5ft.
Thanks for a great video. After this review I am buying the RASSENRAKEL but I would like your input about the size. They have 3 length size: 32 inch/47 inch and 63 inch. I am thinking on buying the 47 inch. 32 feels to small and 63 to long. What do you think? Thanks och keep up doing great videos
your video just came up, i spot the yay's and nay's of various products by watching other ppl use them. You did excellent job on your review. Keep up great work. I just ordered the exact rake you showed direct from R&R, spoke with them, very pleasant and professional employee she was. I told her of your video and named it. She was going to look you up. Thanks man. Beautiful daughter you have, Keep up great work in all areas.
This is my year getting into lawn grass and I've been watching your videos to help improve my lawn. I live in Texas so it's been a challenge with this heat. I bought my first lawn leveling rake after watching your review of the cheapest one you bought on Amazon. It's a good rake but I could use a bigger one, my backyard is in bad shape. Thanks for your videos.
My dad and I put an in-ground sprinkler system at my grandma's house and leveled the dirt back as much as we could with regular rakes since she gave us a pretty tight budget to work with. I could use the rake to finally level it out correctly and stop scalping sections of the yard from the ruts.
Thanks for taking your time and allowing us the opportunity to see and hear how things work. Not a lot of people will spend over $100 dollars on a rake. Especially one that may only be used a few times a year. That being said, I’m hoping to level my turf next season for the first time. I would have loved to do it this season but couldn’t bring myself to spend over $300 to have sand delivered to my house.
I'm a Chicago ex-pat now in Austria and watch your channel, Ryan Knorr and Lawn Whisper for informative tips. Picked up my first lawn leveling rake for this fall lawn renovation season after trying to get by with other garden tools. I did look at the Rassenrakel but a knock against it was, at least here, it doesn't come with a handle. Which at €169 was a negative. Did pick up German made "Happy Green" rake which was 20 euros cheaper and comes with a two part wooden handle. What was appreciated is that the screw together wooden handle has a metal sleeve that extends well past the joint so it is well supported. Was surprised to hear about the handle issues of the Ryan rake. Credit to him though is that is an issue he recognizes with the rake and is offering everyone who owns the rake a replacement single piece metal handle. I do appreciate having the openings facing up on the rake itself, catches loose material like stones and sticks and makes it easy to toss to the side. Enjoy your channel and a touch of the hometown.
Thank you for the review. recently I used Ryan's rake and also a smaller one from amazon (cheaper and much heavier than Ryan's). I did notice that the one from Amazon worked much better on my lawn. My grass was a bit too long to smoothly rake sand/soil in, so they both got stuck and flipped upwards while pulling them towards myself. although, still my Amazon one performed better. I am a fan of both Ryan and yourself :) I appreciate your honest review.
I have my Rasenrakel. Thanks for the recommendation! I’m having trouble sourcing a 72” handle that fits. Any suggestions as to where you sourced yours?
Funny how "Rasenrakel" is pronounced in USA 😅 If you take a closer look, you'll see that it's made of one solid sheet of metal with edges gently bent (so actually no edges at all). That is why it glides so easily in spite of its weight and that is why it makes little to no damage to the grass blades when top dressing. The open top is there to collect the larger pieces of wood (when using compost etc.) which otherwise stay "floating" on the grass, but it's useless when using pure sand. You can fill it with silicone if you always use just sand, but it's actually a usefull feature. Greatings from Austria!
Thank you very much. This is a great video. Just moved into a home a few months ago, and found out that the previous owner had 10 dogs in the backyard. So we've been dealing with crazy potholes, uneven landscape. Had to cut down two trees already. I'm not complaining, it's been a awesome journey, and I thank God for this video. Whether I win the gifr or not, information is powerful!
I spent 2020 watching lawn care/renovation videos. Got a lot of great information from videos like these (watching yourself, Ryan Knorr, Connor Ward, Allyn Haynes, Ginga the Lawn Ninja, to name a few.) I went out and got the Sun Joe dethatcher. I got the Tenacity. I got the top shelf seed from Seed Superstore. Rented a professional aerator. I was planning on a Spring seeding, but temperatures were all over the place. On one Sunday it hit a record high. The following Sunday? Snow! Then near 100F since. Pushed seeding off until this fall. Sprayed 1st round of Glyphosate last week, then 2 days later, the city enacts watering restrictions. My seed isn't down yet, so I can't get the exemption. I was planning on making a DIY lawn level tool, but this would really up my game. Crossing my fingers...I really need a win!
Gearing up for a spring lawn overhaul and watching a lot of your videos. These reviews are extremely helpful. Your videos are not way too long like many of the others I've checked out. They're pretty to the point and just entertaining enough without a ton of extra fluff, weird editing, outtakes etc. . You also seem like a genuine, laid back guy I'd be friends with. This lawn care stuff feels like a ton of intimidating work but you make it seem doable to a newbie like myself. Plus, you're rockin the headband here bro.
Thanks for the video review. I'm currently looking to level the lawn at my mothers house and your videos help in my lawn care research process. Your channel offers a semi close to home knowledge base for me to refer to as I am just north of Milwaukee. Long time subscribed viewer, keep up the great work and thank you for the content!
This review was so timely. I will be leveling my lawn soon because I'm tired of rolling my ankle in the depressions all over my yard. My self propelled lawn mower bounces along like it's on a gravel road. I have a lot of beautiful hybrid Bermuda grass that has been invaded by sand burrs, Bahiagrass, Crabgrass, and Dallis Grass that I'm getting under control with pre-emergent and post emergent herbicides and as soon as that's done I will be leveling. I have about 9,000 square feet of lawn so a leveling rake will be a must.
Awesome video. I ordered my R&R rake a few weeks ago and man I have to say I love that thing. Was really able to shape up and repair spots in my yard that needed leveling. Came across your video last year. Never even knew about these lawn levelers before your video.
Nice video. I’m glad you did this. I was getting ready to buy that Ryan Knorr one for a leveling job. I moved into a house and did a complete Reno last fall as my yard was covered in Clumping Fescue. In hindsight, I should have leveled the lawn at the same time. Now I’m in the market for a rake to help level the lawn this fall.
I bought a Rasenrakel based on this review and your comments. I have used it for some spot leveling and it is indeed easy to use; to steal your word, buttery. It arrived really quickly (via FedEx) and nicely boxed. I did email the company with a question and they replied quickly (considering the time zone difference) and were very pleasant and helpful. The rake does get material in the channels but it’s not that big of a deal. I just turn it over to dump it and then hose it off. All in all I am very happy with it. And many thanks for your review, George.
Doing some serious leveling this fall and this was super helpful! I’ve purchased and bought a couple dozen landscape rakes for baseball fields, and for this kind of work any poles that have to be connected will guaranteed weaken and fail in a short time.
Great comparison test, thank you for the time, effort and cost you put into this. I have a new lawn from a house build one year ago. The lawn is in rough shape. I plan to bring in a ton of top soil and to level it this fall to try to improve the look and mowing.
Nice! it will look awesome:) Right now until around the end of oct is the best time OR next spring up until summer. Call your local nurserys and ask for a leveling mix which is usually a mix of compost and sand or soil and sand
Never owned a leveling rake … just used a solid metal rake upside down. No doubt this would be a step up in the fall to even out the turf surface. This appeared to be an honest review of 3 different options … thank you.
Great review. I bought the green Landzie leveling rake and then I found this video. I was worried about how it was going to look out of the box. I received it today and mine looks to be in good shape. If I had to criticize it, the weld joints could be better. The paint is all in contact and they added rubber grips to the C Channel pole attachments. Overall, the German one in this video appears to be the best all around. I would probably get it in 40” x 10”.
Hey I loved this. I bought the Rassenrakel because of this video and am looking for a good handle. Which one are you using? It looks as if that’s what I want. Thanks again.
Thanks! I’m using the Gardena European kombi system. If I could go back, I would just buy a fiberglass or wood handle from Lowe’s for 5 bucks. The Gardena handle requires a special adapter where a regular handle does not
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks for the reply. I’m having trouble finding a handle that has the hole in it to fit this rake. I went to Lowes today and couldn’t find one. I literally only bought because of the way you talked about German engineering. I really enjoy your videos and the one you did about spraying for weeds and how to mix them was perfect for me. Keep it up.
@@EspressoDrinker no problem Lance watch this video, its in german but has subtitles. It will explain how to fit a wooden handle to the rake. If you dont want to do it like that you can buy the garden adapter and gardena handle for it. They dont send it with a handle because due to international shipping it would have to be split like the ryan knorr rake which would sacrifice quality. th-cam.com/video/3nI2TbWXlWQ/w-d-xo.html
I ran into your video because we are in desperate need of some yard leveling, our yard is in so bad shape we have rolled our ankles and some tripping and falling have happened. It’s our first home so we have no clue of these things. I appreciate your input!
Nice quick comparison George. I was happy to see that you asked the manufacturers where they were made as that was my comment on your cheapest rake video. Allyn Hane talked about the country of origin in his sprayer video as well and gave a shout out to American manufacturers to reach out to him with an alternative to China manufacturing all the sprayer components. I enjoy both of your content so I hope Ryan can get past a bad review and look at it more as an opportunity to make his product better because that’s what an entrepreneur would do but I do see where it might sting a little more being called “hilariously bad.” Anyways good stuff and look forward to both of your next videos.
i spent my first 2 years of homeownership shoveling and using a garden rake to level my lawn. I found you on TH-cam after struggling to get any results from my constant backaching, hand blistered effort! lol I love your simple un-commercial like approach but yet very professional and sound analysis and advise. Thanks for the videos!
Count me in! I’m in dire need to level my lawn. It’s a bumpy ride and I intend to make it more enjoyable for next year lol I know one year won’t fix it but I hope to get it to a decent point and then level it again next year. Thanks!
I purchased a house that was ten years old. The lawn has a lot of isolated holes and depressions. I am planning on starting to level the lawn soon. Right now I am not working due to company downsizing so a no cost levelling rake would be extremely helpful. Either way, thanks for the info and for the opportunity.
Thanks rich but i already gave the rake away:( keep an eye on amazon during the winter as they clear out there inventory then... last winter i got a leveling rake for 30 dollars on amazon and it was surprisingly good!
Why are so many Ryan fans bashing this guy? What exactly bad or inaccurate did this guy do or say that made them all so defensive? It was a good review and comparison, he showed you usage and genuine issues related to the flimsy side of it and sub standard paint on it, nothing made up but factual. This is his honest and fair opinion and in non instance is he attacking Ryan knorr; he’s solely talking about the product and he has his right to his own evaluation. I’m surprised Ryan has chimed in in a non existent topic, take the feed back and make a better product next time around, just like all manufacturers do. Good and fair comparative video mate and stay positive and keep them coming; in no way do Ryan knorr and Conor ward hold a monopoly on lawn care and control the market or public opinion.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I watch both channels and like both. Ryan seems to imply he commented on this video and you deleted it. That's the part that disappoints me. An honest review and a reasonable response about the review would be fine with me.
As an engineer, I felt this was a fair review. I do admire German engineering and machining, the rake I have has the opening on the top and it can be annoying at times to keep shaking the dirt out of it, but it works perfectly. It would be nice to see high quality rakes made here, but not much of anything is made here nowadays. That's a topic for another time.
Thanks Ralph, I recently learned that the original design of these rakes was to spread compost which is why the channels exist in the heads to remove twigs and debris. However i like how r & r adapted the head to be solid for commercial golf coarse maintenance where they are using clean screened material just as we do. And i totally agree about the manufacturing issue but apparently it makes me culturally insensitive to even mention it..
Amazing videos! I am learning a lot, as i don’t have any prior knowledge to growing grass. I bought a home and my grass is horribly filled with weeds and has the most dips and bumps I’ve seen. I am thinking of killing everything off and starting fresh, so a leveling rake would be amazing to have.
Late to the video but thanks for making this honest review! Was considering buying a rake and this helped make that decision easier (and avoid a mistake).
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I don’t know I actually wanted to ask if you if you were to buy one for the first time which would you recommend? I personally was leaning towards the wider 36’ level but sounds like it being deeper also has its advantages.
My rasenrakel arrived today and was impressed with the head material and design but was shocked to learn that I paid $150 for just the head and no handle. Why they don’t sell a complete unit is beyond me but shame on me for not reading the description close enough I guess. Can you share what handle you’re using in the video?
Thanks for keeping it real! Would love to be able to level out my fenced in backyard. After 5 years, it would be great to have a level area for my dog and two boys.
After dealing with many yards where it's like taking my mower on a 4-wheel adventure, I've started to realize I need to level out the lawn and do it right. I'm renting my house but I still take my lawn care seriously. So, I'm looking at the supplies I need to get this done and your videos have helped tremendously with that. It's unfortunate the Ryan Knorr product doesn't match the quality of his videos.
I have the Ryan knorr rake. Haven’t gotten around to using it but I experienced the paint issue as well. The handle isn’t powder coated, for sure. We’ll see how it does in a few weeks.
Did you take a closer look at the head? I wouldn't be surprised if they manufactured the head but just used some generic handles - so maybe the head is powder coated but not the handle?
@@frankposterello1628 I've powdered coated a few things myself with one of a diy home kits and had things powered coated by pros. With that said, the head does not appear to be powder coated. If it is, it's less quality than the diy kit. The unit is aluminum, not sure why it needed to be coated.
Hey just moved into my first new home. They put in new sod in June before closing. did not prep the ground at all. Ive spent this summer killing the weeds , watering and fertilizing. This spring I want to level it. Buying a new house is expensive so I sure could use help with a rake!
Hey George, thank you for your info. I'm in the middle of a small reno in the front yard right now. Roughly 520sf. I'll continue with the rest of the yard after completing it.
Thank you for the yard leveling information you have shared on your videos. Which metal soil leveler from R & R Products would you suggest for a little less than a acre lot: the 36”, 40”, or the 48” level rake?
Very informative vid! I took down our above ground pool and laid some sod. It came out great but I do have some high/low spots that will need leveling. Just the tool and video I was looking for to help me make my choice of tool Danke!!! (Guess which one I like!).
Great information! It's too bad that the Ryan Knorr rake doesn't seem to live up to the standards that he has( I mean, look at the guy's lawn!). However, any of them would be a step up from the garden rake I use when leveling low spots in my yard.
Great video! Honest and true. I made my own leveling rake a long time ago but it is not near as smooth as those takes. Might need to invest. Also love the drama that this video created for no reason haha. You got my support!
Hey George great video, thank you. Is the R&R the 36"? I think I'm going to get that one, looks great and I love that it doesn't have those channels on top that hold debri, I wonder if they do that for weight, but you mentioned the weight is good to have, it's strange that the German rake also has these channels on top. Also the R&R link in your description is broken.
Hi Mikey! the reason some have channels is because when these rakes were first created, they were designed to spread compost which has a lot of debris in it but as time went by, the design has been changed to cater more to ornamental lawns using clean material. Alos thank for letting me know about the link! The r and r is a good choice.
Great video George, looking at the razenrakel. What handle did you use and did you need any kind of adapter? Amazon shows rake only,no handle. Thank you for any advice. Take care
@@grassthief1280 You buy the Gardena adapter from Rasenrakel (only one "s"). Unless you include an adapter with the order, you can use any handle that will fit in the square receiver in the leveler.
I bought Ryan Knorr 's rake since I was able to get it for $99. I've used it for 12 yards of top soil, so I've definitely put it to good use. I also dislike that the debris can collect at the top (but I understand how it can be useful) -- it just gets more debris on pavement when you aren't worried about collecting pebbles etc. during a big lawn reno. Secondly, the only thing I really can't stand is how it flips up/down. It has happened too often and then I have to take a landscape rake to spread the dirt out more (this is just more time consuming in my opinion). Overall it definitely helps and gets the job done. Like any product, it could use a few improvements but it was a good investment and has saved me a lot of time.
I tried to move top soil with it for about ten minutes and mine was about to break. It was bending from side to side and the weld is going to snap so I just stopped using it. I know what you mean about it flipping up and down too. I also bought it pre order for 99. I wouldn't give a dollar for it knowing how ridiculous it is. So disappointed.
@@greenpea9412 this is my experience as well. I worked only 400lb or sand over a roughly 15x20' space and the "flipping" was frequent, the threaded midpoint of the handle sheared. My wife is shorter than me and was able to use the rake hunched over to work the rest of it in at its half-size. Now I'm looking for a solid handle replacement.
@@aCrabRangoon I went to lowes and bought a 36 inch aluminum garden rake for leveling and it is awesome. 100% better and it was 49 bucks. Made by Kobalt.
@@greenpea9412 an update on this - the customer service email from them was superb and they mailed me a whole new replacement unit for my trouble and are also set to send me the new updated unit (or just handle, but sounds like whole rake, though I now have two already) when it's in hand with improved handle this month. Really pleased with their CS communications, looking forward to actually using it and perhaps not breaking it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ time will tell!
I wish I saw this before I ordered mine (lawn rake recommended by Silver Cymbal). It felt like a piece of junk... Handle was three pieces of cheap aluminum with screws that didn't even tighten properly. Head was already wobbly and uneven. Safe to say that I will be returning this product. Oh, and I forgot to mention that it's $160.
I always enjoy your videos. I too am in the Chicago land suburbs and really want to tackle a leveling my front yard. I used to have a lawn service cut my lawn and due to the heavier equipment and turns I have gotten ruts over the past couple of years. I since have taken back the control over lawn maintenance and it has been very gratifying. I am not as hardcore with a reel trimmer, but I do pride myself in a nice looking lawn.
I am renovating my front yard and plan on doing some leveling as well as overseeding. I have many low spots to fill to make my lawn level and smooth and am wondering, should I use topsoil to level the yard since I plan on overseeding, or use sand, or a mixture of both? Also is sphagnum peat moss ok to use to cover the grass seed to help retain moisture? Thank you.
I live in Michigan, and as far as I know the existing grass is mainly bluegrass and ryegrass. Would tall fescue blend in with what I have if I overseed with a mix of tall fescue, kentucky blue, and ryegrass?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare any time, you did nothing wrong and you are entitled to your view / opinion on a product which you have bought from a supplier and if the product is faulty then you have to highlight it to the supplier. This is what any consumer would do. I enjoy your channel and all the best. 😀
wow thats a big project you got there bud! good luck! if you need and tips on what mistakes to avoid while leveling, check out this video we made : th-cam.com/video/MGy7KfsZi3w/w-d-xo.html
I had trees removed a few years ago and the roots have rotted out and now I need to do some serious leveling. This will be my first time doing this job so I'd love to try out the Knorr leveling rake on this project.
Great review! Too bad about the Ryan Knorr product. I follow him and like his channel too. I myself will be leveling some areas where I removed some Silver Maple trees. By the way George, what do you recommend for a sand leveling material? Thanks.
Thanks Dave! In this video I was using a 50/50 mix of sand and soil but I have heavy clay soil. If you have a more loamy soil you can adjust accordingly by adding more sand to the mix
We have recently moved into a new property and from what I noticed the old owner didn't really take decent care of the lawn so I've been learning a lot about lawn care this season and been very much enjoying it! Regarding levelling I'm planning to level both the backyard and the front yard in the next season coming.
Congrats on the new home! It’s very rewarding when you see your lawn improve over time:) Leveling will be that final step that takes it to a whole new level
I’ve been looking at leveling takes. Think I’ll go with the R&R (unless I can get that free one lol). I just recently purchased a new home and have about 4 acres of grass that I mow and it has a lot of holes, ruts, and hard compacted areas that collect water. I’ve been trying to figure out how I want to tackle this large of an area. And I think it’s going to be a combination of dragging a weighted pallet for an overall leveling and then breaking it up into small sections and using a leveling rake. My reason for leveling is primarily the bumpy ride, I’ve already started filling in the holes as I hit them with the mower. Secondary will be the more uniform looking lawn. As always thanks for an informative video, I was looking at leveling rakes on Amazon and none of them were really confidence inspiring so I haven’t pulled the trigger. But the R&R ticks all the boxes.
Great video George! I am interested in buying the Rasenrakel rake. As you noted it does not come with a handle. What did you use as your handle? Any suggestions?
Just my understanding of the channels. It catches material you would rather not have in your lawn Small sticks and rocks. Yes some soil but personally I like catching some small sticks and rocks..
Which one do you suggest if this will be used for raking copious amounts of leaves on a half acre and it would be a bonus if acorn caps and debris were picked up?
Thank you for the review. I have used the Ryan Knorr rake with no issues. Their customer support was excellent the one time I contacted them. I have also heard he has a redesign sent to the manufacturer to solve problems others are having. I respect your opinion, but it seemed you were biased towards the R & R leveler from the beginning (because it's the one you use).
No problem. Unfortunately the landzie rake is terrible quality and they knew it before the sold it to everyone. Replacing the handle? That company is robbing Peter to pay Paul now with all these “lifetime warranty” claims. Classic Ponzi scheme.
The standard golf is a very good rake. Funny he said in his video it’s 160 dollars… Yea right.. It’s 105 on Amazon. Idk why everything is a cash grab with these guys
Thanks buddy, nothing against ryan, love his content and he was my biggest influence starting youtube BUT he needs to reconsider what he throws his name on
Great review and perfect timing! Been working with Ron Henry for my lawn renovation project. Received my 2nd soil test last week which is night and day compared to my 1st soil test 6 months ago. Wanted to make sure my soil is right. Killed the lawn, got my Bermuda seed and all that is left to do is level out some bumpy areas and see how this Bermuda Grass takes in Southwest Florida!
Those slots on top are critical for catching debris, especially if you have low cut grass. There's always debris, regardless of how filtered material. This captures and makes it easy to push off & dump.
I was just about to order the RK rake, as I am a fan of his channel and work...glad I caught your video before I purchased. I just trenched in irrigation this past weekend, plans to bring loam in to level 3500 sq/ft this coming holiday weekend. I'll likely go for the R&R 36" model unless I'm lucky enough to win the RK. Thanks for the review, nicely done.
Using the Knorr rake works great, also I’d rather support him with all of the free content he provides. Love that he started his own business as well… Support the entrepreneurs!
Speaking objectively as possible.... the rake is extremely bad quality. Its not only me reporting this, its all over his youtube post, facebook groups and r/lawncare.
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What handle did you use for the Rasenrakel?? I really love your awesome videos keep them coming.
Hey man great content! I have always wondered why you call your channel princess cut lawn care and have also wondered why you use a brilliant cut diamond graphic instead of a princess cut graphic? Thanks
I got the FXW 45"x10" from Amazon for $99. Stainless steel, put it through 5cu. yds so far, sat in the Florida rain twice, no rust. Curved handle, can be extended to 6.5ft.
Hey man I need a leveling rake. I'm a new home owner and need to level my front yard slope.
I know this is a shot in the dark
Love your channel
Thanks for a great video. After this review I am buying the RASSENRAKEL but I would like your input about the size. They have 3 length size: 32 inch/47 inch and 63 inch. I am thinking on buying the 47 inch. 32 feels to small and 63 to long. What do you think?
Thanks och keep up doing great videos
I like this honest evaluation of products. I'm a Ryan Knorr fan & subscriber but if a product isn't good...then it's not good. period.
thanks man and totally agree
Where do we get our cameras to shoot these videos?
@ysc they shipped me a new all steel version when that happened to me last year's no cost.
@ysc dang sorry to hear
Damn i just got one
your video just came up, i spot the yay's and nay's of various products by watching other ppl use them. You did excellent job on your review. Keep up great work. I just ordered the exact rake you showed direct from R&R, spoke with them, very pleasant and professional employee she was. I told her of your video and named it. She was going to look you up. Thanks man. Beautiful daughter you have, Keep up great work in all areas.
Thank you so much!!
and thanks for mentioning the video, i hope you enjoy your new rake:)
see you around farmer!
This is my year getting into lawn grass and I've been watching your videos to help improve my lawn. I live in Texas so it's been a challenge with this heat. I bought my first lawn leveling rake after watching your review of the cheapest one you bought on Amazon. It's a good rake but I could use a bigger one, my backyard is in bad shape.
Thanks for your videos.
My dad and I put an in-ground sprinkler system at my grandma's house and leveled the dirt back as much as we could with regular rakes since she gave us a pretty tight budget to work with. I could use the rake to finally level it out correctly and stop scalping sections of the yard from the ruts.
Thanks for taking your time and allowing us the opportunity to see and hear how things work. Not a lot of people will spend over $100 dollars on a rake. Especially one that may only be used a few times a year. That being said, I’m hoping to level my turf next season for the first time. I would have loved to do it this season but couldn’t bring myself to spend over $300 to have sand delivered to my house.
I'm a Chicago ex-pat now in Austria and watch your channel, Ryan Knorr and Lawn Whisper for informative tips. Picked up my first lawn leveling rake for this fall lawn renovation season after trying to get by with other garden tools.
I did look at the Rassenrakel but a knock against it was, at least here, it doesn't come with a handle. Which at €169 was a negative. Did pick up German made "Happy Green" rake which was 20 euros cheaper and comes with a two part wooden handle. What was appreciated is that the screw together wooden handle has a metal sleeve that extends well past the joint so it is well supported.
Was surprised to hear about the handle issues of the Ryan rake. Credit to him though is that is an issue he recognizes with the rake and is offering everyone who owns the rake a replacement single piece metal handle.
I do appreciate having the openings facing up on the rake itself, catches loose material like stones and sticks and makes it easy to toss to the side.
Enjoy your channel and a touch of the hometown.
Thank you for the review. recently I used Ryan's rake and also a smaller one from amazon (cheaper and much heavier than Ryan's). I did notice that the one from Amazon worked much better on my lawn. My grass was a bit too long to smoothly rake sand/soil in, so they both got stuck and flipped upwards while pulling them towards myself. although, still my Amazon one performed better. I am a fan of both Ryan and yourself :) I appreciate your honest review.
Which product exactly did. you buy on Amazon….?
I have my Rasenrakel. Thanks for the recommendation! I’m having trouble sourcing a 72” handle that fits. Any suggestions as to where you sourced yours?
Funny how "Rasenrakel" is pronounced in USA 😅 If you take a closer look, you'll see that it's made of one solid sheet of metal with edges gently bent (so actually no edges at all). That is why it glides so easily in spite of its weight and that is why it makes little to no damage to the grass blades when top dressing. The open top is there to collect the larger pieces of wood (when using compost etc.) which otherwise stay "floating" on the grass, but it's useless when using pure sand. You can fill it with silicone if you always use just sand, but it's actually a usefull feature.
Greatings from Austria!
Thank you very much. This is a great video. Just moved into a home a few months ago, and found out that the previous owner had 10 dogs in the backyard. So we've been dealing with crazy potholes, uneven landscape. Had to cut down two trees already. I'm not complaining, it's been a awesome journey, and I thank God for this video. Whether I win the gifr or not, information is powerful!
congrats on the home my friend! you plan on seeding soon?
I spent 2020 watching lawn care/renovation videos. Got a lot of great information from videos like these (watching yourself, Ryan Knorr, Connor Ward, Allyn Haynes, Ginga the Lawn Ninja, to name a few.) I went out and got the Sun Joe dethatcher. I got the Tenacity. I got the top shelf seed from Seed Superstore. Rented a professional aerator. I was planning on a Spring seeding, but temperatures were all over the place. On one Sunday it hit a record high. The following Sunday? Snow! Then near 100F since. Pushed seeding off until this fall. Sprayed 1st round of Glyphosate last week, then 2 days later, the city enacts watering restrictions. My seed isn't down yet, so I can't get the exemption. I was planning on making a DIY lawn level tool, but this would really up my game. Crossing my fingers...I really need a win!
Gearing up for a spring lawn overhaul and watching a lot of your videos. These reviews are extremely helpful. Your videos are not way too long like many of the others I've checked out. They're pretty to the point and just entertaining enough without a ton of extra fluff, weird editing, outtakes etc. . You also seem like a genuine, laid back guy I'd be friends with. This lawn care stuff feels like a ton of intimidating work but you make it seem doable to a newbie like myself. Plus, you're rockin the headband here bro.
Appreciate that bro! Means a lot!
And the headband was totally necessary, me and the humidity don’t get along very well 😂
Thanks for the video review. I'm currently looking to level the lawn at my mothers house and your videos help in my lawn care research process. Your channel offers a semi close to home knowledge base for me to refer to as I am just north of Milwaukee. Long time subscribed viewer, keep up the great work and thank you for the content!
I'm a new subscriber as of today's because of your very honest review and info. Thanks!
Thank you so much, appreciate the sub!
This review was so timely. I will be leveling my lawn soon because I'm tired of rolling my ankle in the depressions all over my yard. My self propelled lawn mower bounces along like it's on a gravel road. I have a lot of beautiful hybrid Bermuda grass that has been invaded by sand burrs, Bahiagrass, Crabgrass, and Dallis Grass that I'm getting under control with pre-emergent and post emergent herbicides and as soon as that's done I will be leveling. I have about 9,000 square feet of lawn so a leveling rake will be a must.
Most def dude that bermuda is really gonna pop once it get it leveled, good luck!
Awesome video. I ordered my R&R rake a few weeks ago and man I have to say I love that thing. Was really able to shape up and repair spots in my yard that needed leveling. Came across your video last year. Never even knew about these lawn levelers before your video.
Nice video. I’m glad you did this. I was getting ready to buy that Ryan Knorr one for a leveling job. I moved into a house and did a complete Reno last fall as my yard was covered in Clumping Fescue. In hindsight, I should have leveled the lawn at the same time. Now I’m in the market for a rake to help level the lawn this fall.
That clumping fescue is the worst! and no worries brotha its just as easy to level with the grass alive. Good luck!
I bought a Rasenrakel based on this review and your comments. I have used it for some spot leveling and it is indeed easy to use; to steal your word, buttery. It arrived really quickly (via FedEx) and nicely boxed. I did email the company with a question and they replied quickly (considering the time zone difference) and were very pleasant and helpful. The rake does get material in the channels but it’s not that big of a deal. I just turn it over to dump it and then hose it off. All in all I am very happy with it. And many thanks for your review, George.
great to hear!
Doing some serious leveling this fall and this was super helpful! I’ve purchased and bought a couple dozen landscape rakes for baseball fields, and for this kind of work any poles that have to be connected will guaranteed weaken and fail in a short time.
Was about to pull the trigger on the RK until I saw this. Thanks for the opportunity to enter for one of these bad boys.
Good comparison brother! Nice work! 👍
Thanks jb!
Can you review best aerator for the lawn?
Manual or powered?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare manual
@@boyka1827 i will keep that in mind for future content, thats a great idea
Yeah, a review of the manual RISISANI stainless steel lawn coring aerator would be cool.
Great comparison test, thank you for the time, effort and cost you put into this. I have a new lawn from a house build one year ago. The lawn is in rough shape. I plan to bring in a ton of top soil and to level it this fall to try to improve the look and mowing.
nice congrats on the new home, this rake will hopefully help you getting it looking as good as the new house, good luck stephen!
I have cool season grass and would love to level my bumpy lawn. When is the best time to do it and what is the best top soil to use. Thanks.
Nice! it will look awesome:)
Right now until around the end of oct is the best time OR next spring up until summer.
Call your local nurserys and ask for a leveling mix which is usually a mix of compost and sand or soil and sand
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks. Love you channel bro
Never owned a leveling rake … just used a solid metal rake upside down. No doubt this would be a step up in the fall to even out the turf surface. This appeared to be an honest review of 3 different options … thank you.
Thanks milan and no problem, appreciate you sharing and good luck!
Great review.
I bought the green Landzie leveling rake and then I found this video.
I was worried about how it was going to look out of the box.
I received it today and mine looks to be in good shape. If I had to criticize it, the weld joints could be better. The paint is all in contact and they added rubber grips to the C Channel pole attachments.
Overall, the German one in this video appears to be the best all around. I would probably get it in 40” x 10”.
Hey I loved this. I bought the Rassenrakel because of this video and am looking for a good handle. Which one are you using? It looks as if that’s what I want. Thanks again.
Thanks! I’m using the Gardena European kombi system. If I could go back, I would just buy a fiberglass or wood handle from Lowe’s for 5 bucks.
The Gardena handle requires a special adapter where a regular handle does not
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks for the reply. I’m having trouble finding a handle that has the hole in it to fit this rake. I went to Lowes today and couldn’t find one. I literally only bought because of the way you talked about German engineering. I really enjoy your videos and the one you did about spraying for weeds and how to mix them was perfect for me. Keep it up.
@@EspressoDrinker no problem Lance watch this video, its in german but has subtitles. It will explain how to fit a wooden handle to the rake.
If you dont want to do it like that you can buy the garden adapter and gardena handle for it.
They dont send it with a handle because due to international shipping it would have to be split like the ryan knorr rake which would sacrifice quality.
th-cam.com/video/3nI2TbWXlWQ/w-d-xo.html
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I really appreciate you getting back to me and finding a video for me. You have a great weekend and holiday.
I ran into your video because we are in desperate need of some yard leveling, our yard is in so bad shape we have rolled our ankles and some tripping and falling have happened. It’s our first home so we have no clue of these things. I appreciate your input!
Nice quick comparison George. I was happy to see that you asked the manufacturers where they were made as that was my comment on your cheapest rake video. Allyn Hane talked about the country of origin in his sprayer video as well and gave a shout out to American manufacturers to reach out to him with an alternative to China manufacturing all the sprayer components. I enjoy both of your content so I hope Ryan can get past a bad review and look at it more as an opportunity to make his product better because that’s what an entrepreneur would do but I do see where it might sting a little more being called “hilariously bad.” Anyways good stuff and look forward to both of your next videos.
Thanks bud appreciate the objectiveness. I too look forward to his content as he was my biggest influence in starting TH-cam
i spent my first 2 years of homeownership shoveling and using a garden rake to level my lawn. I found you on TH-cam after struggling to get any results from my constant backaching, hand blistered effort! lol I love your simple un-commercial like approach but yet very professional and sound analysis and advise. Thanks for the videos!
Appreciate it Mikey! You will be much happier with the results of a leveling rake vs a garden rake.
Good luck!
Count me in! I’m in dire need to level my lawn. It’s a bumpy ride and I intend to make it more enjoyable for next year lol I know one year won’t fix it but I hope to get it to a decent point and then level it again next year. Thanks!
Will do! cool thing about leveling is it gets easier and easier every season!
I purchased a house that was ten years old. The lawn has a lot of isolated holes and depressions. I am planning on starting to level the lawn soon. Right now I am not working due to company downsizing so a no cost levelling rake would be extremely helpful. Either way, thanks for the info and for the opportunity.
Thanks rich but i already gave the rake away:(
keep an eye on amazon during the winter as they clear out there inventory then... last winter i got a leveling rake for 30 dollars on amazon and it was surprisingly good!
Thanks for all the great info! Do you have a new fav levelling rake for this season?
No problem! IMO the r&r rake is the best bang for buck, its very high quality for the price
Why are so many Ryan fans bashing this guy? What exactly bad or inaccurate did this guy do or say that made them all so defensive? It was a good review and comparison, he showed you usage and genuine issues related to the flimsy side of it and sub standard paint on it, nothing made up but factual. This is his honest and fair opinion and in non instance is he attacking Ryan knorr; he’s solely talking about the product and he has his right to his own evaluation. I’m surprised Ryan has chimed in in a non existent topic, take the feed back and make a better product next time around, just like all manufacturers do. Good and fair comparative video mate and stay positive and keep them coming; in no way do Ryan knorr and Conor ward hold a monopoly on lawn care and control the market or public opinion.
Thank you Alam
@@utahrob they are trying to censor me, but i firmly stand behind my review
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I watch both channels and like both. Ryan seems to imply he commented on this video and you deleted it. That's the part that disappoints me. An honest review and a reasonable response about the review would be fine with me.
@@frankposterello1628 I refuse to be harassed on my own channel
@@ballsthatclank God forbid, holy crap..
I just purchased the Rassenrakel...thanks for the great info! I hope you get a cut!
thanks jay! and yes we get 5 percent, thank you for the support!
Excellent review!!! I just picked up the 40" R&R rake. Should come in very handy for my leveling project coming up.
Nice choice my friend you will love it!
Just found your channel from my father's recommendation. Love your content! Thank you for providing it.
As an engineer, I felt this was a fair review. I do admire German engineering and machining, the rake I have has the opening on the top and it can be annoying at times to keep shaking the dirt out of it, but it works perfectly. It would be nice to see high quality rakes made here, but not much of anything is made here nowadays. That's a topic for another time.
Thanks Ralph, I recently learned that the original design of these rakes was to spread compost which is why the channels exist in the heads to remove twigs and debris. However i like how r & r adapted the head to be solid for commercial golf coarse maintenance where they are using clean screened material just as we do.
And i totally agree about the manufacturing issue but apparently it makes me culturally insensitive to even mention it..
@korzym lol your nuts
I have a new, rather large lawn that need leveling badly. When exactly is leveling season?
What part of the country are you in?
A good review that I agree with. Love a nice level lawn so send me that lawn leveler. Thanks and looking forward to the next video
thanks and good luck!
Amazing videos! I am learning a lot, as i don’t have any prior knowledge to growing grass.
I bought a home and my grass is horribly filled with weeds and has the most dips and bumps I’ve seen. I am thinking of killing everything off and starting fresh, so a leveling rake would be amazing to have.
Late to the video but thanks for making this honest review! Was considering buying a rake and this helped make that decision easier (and avoid a mistake).
Glad it was helpful! which one do you think your gonna go with?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I don’t know I actually wanted to ask if you if you were to buy one for the first time which would you recommend? I personally was leaning towards the wider 36’ level but sounds like it being deeper also has its advantages.
How big is your lawn?
@@PrincessCutLawnCareAbout 4500sqft
@@GoodOneGarza you may want to go with the r & r then due to the larger width
My rasenrakel arrived today and was impressed with the head material and design but was shocked to learn that I paid $150 for just the head and no handle. Why they don’t sell a complete unit is beyond me but shame on me for not reading the description close enough I guess. Can you share what handle you’re using in the video?
Thanks for keeping it real! Would love to be able to level out my fenced in backyard. After 5 years, it would be great to have a level area for my dog and two boys.
No problem bud and i think it would work well for those areas, good luck
After dealing with many yards where it's like taking my mower on a 4-wheel adventure, I've started to realize I need to level out the lawn and do it right. I'm renting my house but I still take my lawn care seriously. So, I'm looking at the supplies I need to get this done and your videos have helped tremendously with that. It's unfortunate the Ryan Knorr product doesn't match the quality of his videos.
I have the Ryan knorr rake. Haven’t gotten around to using it but I experienced the paint issue as well. The handle isn’t powder coated, for sure. We’ll see how it does in a few weeks.
I was hoping it was just mine but everyone who bought one is saying the same thing
Did you take a closer look at the head? I wouldn't be surprised if they manufactured the head but just used some generic handles - so maybe the head is powder coated but not the handle?
@@frankposterello1628 the paint was peeling on the bottom after one use..
@@frankposterello1628 I've powdered coated a few things myself with one of a diy home kits and had things powered coated by pros. With that said, the head does not appear to be powder coated. If it is, it's less quality than the diy kit. The unit is aluminum, not sure why it needed to be coated.
Hey just moved into my first new home. They put in new sod in June before closing. did not prep the ground at all. Ive spent this summer killing the weeds , watering and fertilizing. This spring I want to level it. Buying a new house is expensive so I sure could use help with a rake!
Congrats on the new home!
unfortunately this giveaway was last year, sorry! appreciate you watching though!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare oh darn. ok thanks!
Hey George, thank you for your info. I'm in the middle of a small reno in the front yard right now. Roughly 520sf. I'll continue with the rest of the yard after completing it.
I think this rake would be ok for 520 sqft good luck
Thank you for the yard leveling information you have shared on your videos. Which metal soil leveler from R & R Products would you suggest for a little less than a acre lot: the 36”, 40”, or the 48” level rake?
hi bobby, it will be grueling work using a leveling rake to level an acre do you happen to have a tractor or 4 wheeler?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I may have to rent one. Thank you greatly for your information.
Takes some guts to give an honest review on a piece of equipment endorsed by a youtube star. I do appreciate it.
No problem bud, thank you 🙏
Very informative vid! I took down our above ground pool and laid some sod. It came out great but I do have some high/low spots that will need leveling. Just the tool and video I was looking for to help me make my choice of tool Danke!!! (Guess which one I like!).
Great information! It's too bad that the Ryan Knorr rake doesn't seem to live up to the standards that he has( I mean, look at the guy's lawn!). However, any of them would be a step up from the garden rake I use when leveling low spots in my yard.
Great video. I’m retired, but I’m putting a new lawn this fall. Badly in need of a new leveling rake.
good luck with your project!
Great review George. I like the lawn leveler I have. The R & R rake works great. :)
Thanks Keith! Love the r & r!
Which handle did you use for the Rasenrakel? I can't seem to find any that fits in the connector.
I used the universal gardena handle w the gardena adaptor
Ah neat, thank you!
Great video! Honest and true. I made my own leveling rake a long time ago but it is not near as smooth as those takes. Might need to invest. Also love the drama that this video created for no reason haha. You got my support!
Thanks bro, totally uncalled for fr fr
Hey George great video, thank you. Is the R&R the 36"? I think I'm going to get that one, looks great and I love that it doesn't have those channels on top that hold debri, I wonder if they do that for weight, but you mentioned the weight is good to have, it's strange that the German rake also has these channels on top. Also the R&R link in your description is broken.
Hi Mikey! the reason some have channels is because when these rakes were first created, they were designed to spread compost which has a lot of debris in it but as time went by, the design has been changed to cater more to ornamental lawns using clean material.
Alos thank for letting me know about the link! The r and r is a good choice.
Thanks for the honest review. People want quality items for their money and people like you giving a real opinion helps. Keep up the good videos.
Thanks man seems I’m getting a lot of flak for being honest. It’s disappointing
Great video George, looking at the razenrakel. What handle did you use and did you need any kind of adapter? Amazon shows rake only,no handle. Thank you for any advice. Take care
Thanks Chad! I used the Gardena adapter from rassenrakel and the Gardena handle from Amazon.
Good review bro I like that you’re honest about it. No hate to Ryan just honesty 👍🏼
Thanks bro and no way, I love Ryan he was my biggest influence starting YT
@@PrincessCutLawnCare badass brother ! You’re making some awesome content yourself
@@CruiseTunes88 thanks man appreciate it
Hi George was gone to order the Rassenrakel through your link had a question do i need to order 1 of the adapters or can you suggest something ? 👍
Hi! I used the Gardena adapter and then bought the Gardena handle on Amazon
Thanks George , 👍
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Hi George can you send me the Amazon link for the Gardena adapter & handle to attach to rassenrakel ?
@@grassthief1280 You buy the Gardena adapter from Rasenrakel (only one "s"). Unless you include an adapter with the order, you can use any handle that will fit in the square receiver in the leveler.
I bought Ryan Knorr 's rake since I was able to get it for $99. I've used it for 12 yards of top soil, so I've definitely put it to good use. I also dislike that the debris can collect at the top (but I understand how it can be useful) -- it just gets more debris on pavement when you aren't worried about collecting pebbles etc. during a big lawn reno. Secondly, the only thing I really can't stand is how it flips up/down. It has happened too often and then I have to take a landscape rake to spread the dirt out more (this is just more time consuming in my opinion). Overall it definitely helps and gets the job done. Like any product, it could use a few improvements but it was a good investment and has saved me a lot of time.
I tried to move top soil with it for about ten minutes and mine was about to break. It was bending from side to side and the weld is going to snap so I just stopped using it. I know what you mean about it flipping up and down too. I also bought it pre order for 99. I wouldn't give a dollar for it knowing how ridiculous it is. So disappointed.
@@greenpea9412 this is my experience as well. I worked only 400lb or sand over a roughly 15x20' space and the "flipping" was frequent, the threaded midpoint of the handle sheared. My wife is shorter than me and was able to use the rake hunched over to work the rest of it in at its half-size. Now I'm looking for a solid handle replacement.
@@aCrabRangoon I went to lowes and bought a 36 inch aluminum garden rake for leveling and it is awesome. 100% better and it was 49 bucks. Made by Kobalt.
@@greenpea9412 an update on this - the customer service email from them was superb and they mailed me a whole new replacement unit for my trouble and are also set to send me the new updated unit (or just handle, but sounds like whole rake, though I now have two already) when it's in hand with improved handle this month. Really pleased with their CS communications, looking forward to actually using it and perhaps not breaking it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ time will tell!
Hi George,
Do you have the R&R 40 or 48”? Thanks!
-John
Hi John, I have the 36in
I wish I saw this before I ordered mine (lawn rake recommended by Silver Cymbal). It felt like a piece of junk... Handle was three pieces of cheap aluminum with screws that didn't even tighten properly. Head was already wobbly and uneven. Safe to say that I will be returning this product. Oh, and I forgot to mention that it's $160.
Which rake did he recommend?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Rocklin Industry Levelawn Tool. I JUST checked the site and they're now charging $180 for it. Get outta here!
Never heard of that one, it sucks?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Build quality was just terrible.
i feel the best bang for the buck is the R&R when you look at cost vs quality
I always enjoy your videos. I too am in the Chicago land suburbs and really want to tackle a leveling my front yard. I used to have a lawn service cut my lawn and due to the heavier equipment and turns I have gotten ruts over the past couple of years. I since have taken back the control over lawn maintenance and it has been very gratifying. I am not as hardcore with a reel trimmer, but I do pride myself in a nice looking lawn.
Hey neighbor 👋
I need to get on with my leveling project. My kids keep twisting their ankles with playing outside. Thanks for the review!
oh no thats the worst!, good luck with your projects!
speaking of that gotta do the back yard, same thing happens to my baby out there:(
I am renovating my front yard and plan on doing some leveling as well as overseeding. I have many low spots to fill to make my lawn level and smooth and am wondering, should I use topsoil to level the yard since I plan on overseeding, or use sand, or a mixture of both? Also is sphagnum peat moss ok to use to cover the grass seed to help retain moisture? Thank you.
what did of grass do you have and what area are you in?
I live in Michigan, and as far as I know the existing grass is mainly bluegrass and ryegrass. Would tall fescue blend in with what I have if I overseed with a mix of tall fescue, kentucky blue, and ryegrass?
Ryan Knorr says you deleted his comment on this video. Can you elaborate why?
That knorr boy is always deleting unfavourable comments, POT, KETTLE, BLACK. 🤣
Came here from another vid recommendation. Nice review. Thanks for the info.
Awesome, thank you!
Backyard needs a good levelin', thanks for the opportunity.
No problem thanks for watching dean! Good luck!
I bought the rassenrakel but it didn't come with a handle or stick. What stick works with that online?
Great video and agree that it was a fair opinion if his use of the various leveling rakes. From South Africa.
thanks nick appreciate the vote of confidence, greetings to you as well
@@PrincessCutLawnCare any time, you did nothing wrong and you are entitled to your view / opinion on a product which you have bought from a supplier and if the product is faulty then you have to highlight it to the supplier. This is what any consumer would do. I enjoy your channel and all the best. 😀
That was the most metal top dressing I’ve ever seen. Thanks for not putting us to sleep with acoustic melodies.
haha thanks man, my wife said it was a bit aggressive and i should've toned it down lol
I hope this is on the level!
Thanks for the review, I am looking for a level rake. I am starting an 8000 Square foot lawn renovation project soon here in Minnesota. Wish me luck!
wow thats a big project you got there bud! good luck! if you need and tips on what mistakes to avoid while leveling, check out this video we made : th-cam.com/video/MGy7KfsZi3w/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video I’ve been wondering about this myself. I’d live to win the rake even if you didn’t like it!
For a beginner it will do just fine, good luck!
Your delivery of information is terrific, easy to understand and honest. I appreciate your videos
I appreciate that!
I love the R & R for the same reasons. Surprised Ryan’s is junk, but I’d have the same opinion if I bought that one. And I like the guy!
I like Ryan too… his rake.. not so much
I had trees removed a few years ago and the roots have rotted out and now I need to do some serious leveling. This will be my first time doing this job so I'd love to try out the Knorr leveling rake on this project.
Great review! Too bad about the Ryan Knorr product. I follow him and like his channel too. I myself will be leveling some areas where I removed some Silver Maple trees. By the way George, what do you recommend for a sand leveling material? Thanks.
Thanks Dave! In this video I was using a 50/50 mix of sand and soil but I have heavy clay soil. If you have a more loamy soil you can adjust accordingly by adding more sand to the mix
We have recently moved into a new property and from what I noticed the old owner didn't really take decent care of the lawn so I've been learning a lot about lawn care this season and been very much enjoying it! Regarding levelling I'm planning to level both the backyard and the front yard in the next season coming.
Congrats on the new home!
It’s very rewarding when you see your lawn improve over time:)
Leveling will be that final step that takes it to a whole new level
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks man, good to know, so definitley looking forward to leveling my lawn :D
I’ve been looking at leveling takes. Think I’ll go with the R&R (unless I can get that free one lol). I just recently purchased a new home and have about 4 acres of grass that I mow and it has a lot of holes, ruts, and hard compacted areas that collect water. I’ve been trying to figure out how I want to tackle this large of an area. And I think it’s going to be a combination of dragging a weighted pallet for an overall leveling and then breaking it up into small sections and using a leveling rake. My reason for leveling is primarily the bumpy ride, I’ve already started filling in the holes as I hit them with the mower. Secondary will be the more uniform looking lawn. As always thanks for an informative video, I was looking at leveling rakes on Amazon and none of them were really confidence inspiring so I haven’t pulled the trigger. But the R&R ticks all the boxes.
The r&r rake is awesome!
Thanks for sharing, maybe we can get this one out to you! Good luck
Great video George! I am interested in buying the Rasenrakel rake. As you noted it does not come with a handle. What did you use as your handle? Any suggestions?
Thank you Alex! i would buy the gardena adapter from them and them buy the handle here: amzn.to/3NNM0Wk
Just my understanding of the channels. It catches material you would rather not have in your lawn Small sticks and rocks. Yes some soil but personally I like catching some small sticks and rocks..
never had that issue as i screen my material to 1/4in
Which one do you suggest if this will be used for raking copious amounts of leaves on a half acre and it would be a bonus if acorn caps and debris were picked up?
None if your raking leaves.
I would get a lawn sweeper, will pick up acorns too
@@PrincessCutLawnCare heard that lawn leveler works much better than raking. Can get the job done in a fraction of the time of raking or blowing.
Old LCN wisdom, sometimes you got to hurt the ones you love , to make it better. As always, love your videos and content.
Thanks brotha appreciate you watching
Thank you for the review. I have used the Ryan Knorr rake with no issues. Their customer support was excellent the one time I contacted them. I have also heard he has a redesign sent to the manufacturer to solve problems others are having. I respect your opinion, but it seemed you were biased towards the R & R leveler from the beginning (because it's the one you use).
No problem.
Unfortunately the landzie rake is terrible quality and they knew it before the sold it to everyone. Replacing the handle?
That company is robbing Peter to pay Paul now with all these “lifetime warranty” claims.
Classic Ponzi scheme.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare no, I'm looking at the Levelawn tool by Standard Golf on his website.
The standard golf is a very good rake.
Funny he said in his video it’s 160 dollars…
Yea right..
It’s 105 on Amazon.
Idk why everything is a cash grab with these guys
Great review! Ryan not gonna be happy but the truth hurts sometimes! Still use that rake on my next lawn level adventure!
Thanks buddy, nothing against ryan, love his content and he was my biggest influence starting youtube BUT he needs to reconsider what he throws his name on
Please see my comment on factual information. Thanks!
@@timmybluegrass662 princess deleted ryans comment
@@mdinatale12 and everyone else’s that disagree with his. Shameful.
So what's better? R&R or Rassenrakel?
tough call brotha, they are both excellent but seeing as r & r is local and it comes with a handle than id prolly go r n r.
Great review and perfect timing! Been working with Ron Henry for my lawn renovation project. Received my 2nd soil test last week which is night and day compared to my 1st soil test 6 months ago. Wanted to make sure my soil is right. Killed the lawn, got my Bermuda seed and all that is left to do is level out some bumpy areas and see how this Bermuda Grass takes in Southwest Florida!
talk about perfect timing! good luck!
Is the Rocklin a good one?
from what i hear its pretty good
@@PrincessCutLawnCare i really want the R&R but they want $125 for shipping.
So I'm between Rocklin and Standard Golf I think.
Those slots on top are critical for catching debris, especially if you have low cut grass. There's always debris, regardless of how filtered material. This captures and makes it easy to push off & dump.
Would you recommend the 36" or 40" size R&R rake?
in 99% of cases.... 36in is plenty enough and easier to use
Great video, George!! I love my R&R rake.
Thanks bro! It’s an awesome rake!
Great job! Prices?
Thanks! They are all in the 120-175 range
@@PrincessCutLawnCare How can i order the Rassenrakel? You have an Adorable baby daughter!
Looks like you also need a renovation on your lawn between sidewalk and street - please do it this fall so I can follow along! Great video as usual.
Thanks bud! Workin on it now, see ya soon!
I was just about to order the RK rake, as I am a fan of his channel and work...glad I caught your video before I purchased. I just trenched in irrigation this past weekend, plans to bring loam in to level 3500 sq/ft this coming holiday weekend. I'll likely go for the R&R 36" model unless I'm lucky enough to win the RK. Thanks for the review, nicely done.
Thanks bud, appreciate you sharing!
Using the Knorr rake works great, also I’d rather support him with all of the free content he provides. Love that he started his own business as well… Support the entrepreneurs!
Speaking objectively as possible.... the rake is extremely bad quality.
Its not only me reporting this, its all over his youtube post, facebook groups and r/lawncare.
Haha that time of the year and I come across your videos. Good stuff man!
What's the good time to start filling/leveling?
Thanks buddy!
Mid spring and mid fall for cool season grass