I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
Here's how I started. Four years ago, I wanted to get some exercise and make some extra money while doing it. My first season, I stuffed a push mower in the trunk of my car, bought an Echo Pro-Attachment trimmer and edger combo, and an Echo hand-held blower. Well, I got plenty of exercise! I got so many customers that I could barely keep up physically. So, my second season, I hired my son, bought a 5x10 trailer, a Grasshopper zero-turn mower, and an extra trimmer. We soon learned how to edge well with the trimmer, so we no longer use the edger attachment. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't change a thing.
@@007dreday1 ....This is long, but it’s full of things I’ve learned along the way. I recommend starting with a good zero-turn mower. Don’t worry about getting enough business to justify it. You will get plenty of business, because many people are simply too busy or lazy to cut their own grass. I have a 48” Grasshopper 124V zero-turn, and it’s been great. Any of the major brands will be good. I would certainly get a commercial grade machine though. In other words, don’t buy a zero-turn from the big box stores. THIS IS THE KEY….find a well-established lawn equipment dealer in your area and buy from them. You will need follow up service/repairs eventually, so you need to make sure your dealer is available and able to do the work with a fast turnaround. I made the mistake of buying from a guy who does great work but has a terrible turnaround for service and repairs (3+ weeks!). You can’t run a business like that! You will not go wrong with the lower-end commercial models of brands like Scag, Exmark, Hustler, Husqvarna, Gravely, Toro, Walker, etc. They all make excellent machines. I do prefer the smaller 48” decks, simply because most of my properties are residential and have lots of obstacles. The smaller footprint allows for more maneuverability and a little less trimming, which is the more time consuming part of most residential jobs. I’ve done the math. The typical property that I mow has less than 0.25 acre of actual grass. With the larger decks, you will save less than 2 minutes, while struggling more to maneuver, and trimming a little more. It’s not worth it to me. Now, the age-old question is…will you side-discharge, mulch, or bag. Honestly, I’ve used a bagging system. It leaves a little cleaner look and is great to have when cleaning up leaves, however, it adds bulk to your footprint and often clogs when the grass is wet with dew. Looking back, I would primarily use side-discharge, and here’s why. A bagging system can make a lawn look good, even if it hasn’t been cut in 3 weeks, and customers catch on to that. Healthy lawns and profitable lawn care businesses require more frequent mowing. If the customer doesn’t like large amounts of grass clippings on their lawn, then suggest to them that they let you mow more frequently. As far as trimmers and blowers, I have used only Echo products and they have never let me down…not even once. I started with the Echo PAS (Professional Attachment Series) 225. I got the combo that includes the trimmer head and blade-edger head. www.echo-usa.com/Products/Pro-Attachment-Series/PAS-225VP We have the hedge trimmer and brush-cutter attachments as well, which have come in handy a few times, but are not necessary when starting out. (People may laugh at me, but I use an EGO 56V cordless hedge trimmer. It cuts well enough for my needs and is much lighter than the gas trimmers, but I’m sure Echo makes some great hedge trimmers.) We do use the blade-edger attachment for our trimmer for new properties that have been neglected and are overgrown, but all the other times we edge by turning the trimmer sideways (lots of how-to videos on TH-cam). It’s fast and doesn’t require going back to the trailer for another piece of equipment. Since we rarely use the attachments, my next trimmer will be an Echo SRM-2620. It has a little more power, which I’ve needed on some rare occasions, but it’s definitely not necessary for just starting out. Also, we love our Edgit Pro trimmer head attachments. It helps make edging with the trimmer more precise. And, it allows us to position the trimmer head under bushes and other objects to trim without damaging them. Check it out. edgit.com/products/edgit-pro For a blower, we started with the Echo PB-2520 and still use it when we need to blow off high things like roofs, gutters, etc. However, for everything else, we use the Echo PB-580T. Another idea…if you don’t have a chain saw, then get one. We have the Echo CS-352. It’s a real money-maker for small to medium trees. We usually don’t try to tackle anything over about 12”-15” in diameter or that requires climbing or dealing with power lines, etc. But, it’s definitely a money-maker. So, all you need to start out is a good, low-end commercial-grade zero-turn mower, the Echo PAS-225VP combo, one of the Echo blowers mentioned above, a hedge trimmer, and you’re ready for almost anything. And lastly, measure your own property or a friend’s and have several local lawn care services give you estimates. This will help you get an idea what the market rates are in your area. You can measure properties using Google Maps (there are some videos for this as well). And, let me know if you want some price-calculating ideas. I have some formulated spreadsheets I created to take some of the guesswork out of pricing jobs. I can email them to you. Good luck!
@bogie6588 hey man can you please email those spreadsheets Helphandyyc@gmail.com I’m just starting up too. I have a push mower, blower and trimmer lol I load them in my suv. I’m also trying to figure out exactly how to charge so your spreadsheet will help a lot. Thanks
i started with a $800 exmark viking walk behind 48" an a 30" push mower pretty much a truck bed setup with manual ramps anything is possible!. saving money is key to a successful business. dont rush start small work up an eventually you'll get those new stuff over time. i fully agree to this video use what u got and what u can afford invest in over time the hard work will payoff and make your job more fun its grunt work in beginning im in my second year now i have a toro titan 54' an a 30" push mower, 5x8 trailer with rack slowly gonna upgrade!. its a great business to get into
Sorry if this is going to be long, I started for buying a $450 dollar toro lawn tractor and we used our grandpas trailer. As we grew less than one year later we now have a new 5.5x12 trailer new backpack blower new weed eater and lots of more clients. I’m only 15 and it’s going great!
David Nguyen instead of trying really hard to be an ass, look at this and appreciate. a young kid is WORKING for money. a young kid is LEARNING about business. a young kid is learning the value of money ON HIS OWN. apppreciate that man. that's gold. you dont find that everywhere. if youre really worried about the competition and that his probable "under cutting" costs ay affect your business. maybe you should focus on other things, like your life and your business and your marketing and your quality of work. if thats the case. but thats just my 2 cents :) have a great day! i gotta get back to work
I started with a 42” zero turn snapper Briggs engine, one used Stihl fs 131, used Troybilt push mower Briggs engine, a handheld Stihl blower and a Ryobi stick edger. I originally bought the zero turn for my house and seen how fantastic they are and started a lawn care business.
To me, the best combination is a 60”Z and a 36” walkbehind. A hydro walkbehind is even better. Don’t forget to lock all your handheld stuff up really well WHILE your working.
This guy is the best I’ve been watching his videos for years even though he does not know that and it help me to very quickly grow my lawn care business so I am forever grateful listen to his wisdom!
For hand helds I started with a pas system for $299 with the edger and trimmer attachments. Fast forward four years later the 225 pas engine unit is still in service for a pole saw attachment and long hedger attachment. Runs like a champ and gets worked hard.
Iam really glad that your dad wants to stay active Thats perfect to not lose muscle Stay healthy and hussle some money And most importantly to get out of the house
I have a hustler raptor SD, a stihl fs91 and fs131 and a ryobi 40v blower. I mow 60 yards each month. In 2 seasons I put 270h on my hustler. It has worked well for a $4k, high end residential mower. But I started with a $200 troy bilt rider that I repaired, pushed up ramps into my s10 and repaired at least every other weekend to keep it going. For a part time lawn care biz, many high end residential mowers can do well as they will have heavy-duty fabricated decks, serviceable hydros, kawasaki engines.
I bought a Ryobi electric zero turn for my house and I then turned just mowing my lawn then into a business. I have my 3 clients since starting in less than a month. I have the Ryobi 42 inch zero turn an ego push and an echo trimmer and blower. That’s it. Mow, Blow and Go. I rent a U-Haul ramp trailer to save money to get a trailer. Talk about starting at the bottom.
My set up is a 5.5x10 trailer, a toro mx5025 zero turn, echo pb755st backpack and a cheap $100 homelite trimmer. I'm just starting out and only have one account so far. I work a full time job as an equipment operator so I'm limited to mowing only on weekends. I'm hoping one day I'll be able to gather up enough clientele to go out and work for myself full time with a couple of my own employees.
Thanks for your advice I watched this video 2years ago I bought a Kubota 42 inch mower 20 inch push mower echo back blower an echo weed eater right around 5 grand an me an my wife went to work. Now we're going in to are their year with a bigger trailer trimmer racks blower racks an getting ready to buy a new Kubota now we have around 40 accounts and doing ok 2020 is gonna be a great year thank you for your advice
i run a home owner 48in zero turn and do 14 yards. for residential yards on flat ground it does just fine. I just change the transmission fluid once a year and never had a problem with it. i put about 100 hours a year on it and its been dead reliable however i plan on getting a nicer one in a few years. im gonna run this one to 600-700 hours and then sell it and get a commercial one. i run a stihl km91r for heavy weeds and a pole saw and a husqvarna 525l trimmer for daily use because its so light. For a blower i just use a cheap stihl bg50 to blow grass off of sidewalks and driveways.
Great video, I just bought my first zero turn and trailer a few days after GIE. i got the MZ-t 52 Inch and a 6x12 trailer. i love how productive this zero turn has made me.
This is my second season that just pasted, I still have a 21 “ toro push mower, stihl weed Trimmer, and stihl leaf blower. I have an attached little rectangular hitch trailer (no wheels) for now. Looking to upgrade to a commercial grade self propel 30 inch.
A mower doesn't make the business. Showing up on time, treating the customer right does. Customers don't care if you have a push mower or a $12,000 zero turn they just want what they pay for.
A quick, effective way to cut grass saves money and time. That time you can be out cutting more grass, a zero turn or walk/ride behind does the same job as a push mower. Take care of your blades.
Well considering I’ve been cutting yards with a push mower for two years now on the side, I’d totally agree. When you get the money, upgrade. Until then, get a self propelled push mower from toro for $300-400. I just recently upgraded to a zero turn. When you’re starting out you don’t have enough clients to actually need a zero turn anyways.
@@mangyhyena9239 agree with you 100 percent. If you can't afford a rider the toro personal pace all wheel drive is the best bet. I put that thing though hell and it's still been good to me. I have a zero turn now though.
I'm 11 and I work on lawns in the summer I use a cub cadet sc300 push mover a weed whacker and a chainsaw and I haul it with my side by side hooked up to a trailer
You're helping me out 1000% been documenting our progress on my channel. If you have any suggestions or just want to laugh at our mistakes, I'd love to hear from you bud 👍🏾
Thanks for taking your time to make this videos. I am trying to start a small business and I am starting with somewhat used equipment with the positive attitude of replacing one at the time for a new one eventually. I am starting with a 42 in Troy Built pony non commercial and a self propelled push lawnmower. I am glad I watch this video, is very motivational. Thank you.
Thank you for all the info you share. It is help full especially identifying weed. Today my question is the price needed to mow, string trim, still blade, and federalize large acreage with Bermuda grass.( Approx 370 acres). How many people needed to hire for this job ? Weekly pay amount? Cost to federalize (50 lbs) What is the best commercial rear discharge mower? Walk behind Is there a commercial rear discharge zero turn?
My setup is a 5x8 trailer (regret buying such a small one but oh well I’ll probably upgrade next fall) with a 48 husq zero turn and a 21” push mower. I have like 3 inches to spare as long as the push mower is up against the front trailer bar and the zero buts up against it. But the setup is just right. It’s just enough space. I throw my gas cans, string trimmer and blower in the truck bed. No biggie for me. I could honestly fit them on the trailer deck too but there’s no good reason considering I don’t bag anything and why risk something small and light falling off when the truck bed is empty
I've been using a 30" walk behind I just got a 42 zero turn but the 30 does a better job I usually bag but I can't fit the mowed grass and the zero turn on the trailer
Great video. Thanks for sharing your personal opinions and insights. Not everyone will agree but they don’t have to because the same amount of people or more enjoy your videos. Just keep being yourself and thanks again.
Started with a push mower and an old weedwacker and push broom. Now have a John Deere lawn tractor same weedwacker handheld leaf blower and dump cart behind me lawn tractor
The machine is half the fun lol. Get a fun machine to ride or walk behind, and you’ll want to cut some yards. When you get your first zero turn, you end up cutting your own yard before it even needs it just because you want to ride it.
Awesome and easy answers. Main thing is getting started and like my mentor says don't over extend! Man you are a servant and so helpful. Your videos are always on time and so fresh. Even in a day like this!
I have an Echo trimmer/edger that I bought new. I have also purchased a hedge trimmer attachment for the Echo also. I have a Stihl blower/Vac. I bought a Toro 32 inch zero turn new and got the bagger attachment for it for leaf pickup in the fall. I also have a Toro self propelled that I have had for 3 years. I have been mowing for 3 years, gathering more customers as I went along. The zero turn I bought this year. This is my first real year of mowing and have 13 customers. Thanks for all the information that you put on your channel.
I work on my small piece of land which has many mature trees but also trees to be cleared out to save others. I have a similar kit as the one you are showing but a include a small 16 in chain saw. I hitch a small trailer to my zero turn mower will the trimmers, rakes, bags of mulch, gravel all depending ot the job at and. I do this for fun since I am retired and to work outside and tinkering, I could expand to help neigbours and friends but converting my boat trailer (my lawn tractor is awl and is articulated like a pay-loader) into a landscaping hauler. It’s 19.5 feet long and would be perfect. I have enjoyed this video since I can see how you mount your equipment in this small trailer. Tks
I'm so glad you stress your videos on the fact of doing good business. You see these guys with mowers raged trailers cutting prices to start up. Then you see them at the store buying beer and what not. Then they're not in business long. Meanwhile they have stole customers from leget businesses. If they all would follow your steps in starting up it would make you all a fair playing ground. Great videos. Keep up the good work in sharing the ins and outs of lawn care.
thanks for the wonderfull videos. im in East Africa (Tanzania) and i want to start this business here and information im getting here is very important thanks
I’m starting with only a push mower. I don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on a 0 turn. If i have to decline larger jobs for the time being than so be it. I’ll upgrade my equipment as soon as I can afford it.
Definitely get a commercial grade zero turn mower even if you only have a small business. I have a small business and have just about ragged out my residential Toro 5000 Timecutter zero turn mower.
Out in the Southwest we don't have giant grass areas, except extremely wealthy people and that is usually just the back yard. I wonder if I'd be better off with a propelled or push mower. The only large grass areas are HOA contracts.
Great video lots of 😅info trying to buy a trailer. I have a 52 inch gravely and I need to buy a 36 inch pro stand. What size trailer would be best for me once again thanks.
The biggest lighbulb moment I had was to have at leat 2 of everything that you use every day. I've had a few occasions whare I could not work because of equipment failures. So I decided never to be in that boat again and over time started to double up. So I have 1 ride on 2 walk behind mowers and 3 strimmers. 2 with string and one with a brush blade but they can all swap and change heads.
Starting out with low overhead costs is the best way. I look and look for a great buy like this...Toro walk behind, 52 inch deck, 18 hp, belt drive, in very good condition for $1,200. I bought a nice 5x8 trailer to tow it for $200. Another 500 bucks for a trimmer and backpack blower and you should be good to go. So for under 2000 you can be ready to rock as long as you have a truck.
I very much enjoyed the video and I am looking for something to do to keep busy when I retire in a few months and having something to do and for the extra to supplement my retirement.
I got a 52 inch Hustler raptor zero turn for $2700, a 6.5 by 12 foot trailer for $995, a stihl blower (br350) for $350, a used Huskee tractor mower with a 38 inch deck for $225, a stihl edger for $400, a commercial grade stihl string trimmer for trading a few hours of work with my grandfather, and a yard sale push mower for I think $90. $4760 for more equipment, and I can mow a larger variety of yards because the tractor mower let's be more steep yards better
So I'm a new homeowner that would like a commercial quality zero turn, as far a buying used, what is the most amount of hours I would want to consider for a used piece of equipment?
I started out last spring using a Husqvarna self propelled. In Nov. I found a pretty decent deal on a Toro Timecutter 42. Its a residential model but I think it will do a pretty good job for now. My trimmers and edger are Echo and I got them at Home Depot. Everything except the Timecutter has paid for itself. What’s you opinion on the Timecutter? Thanks for the informative videos and keep them coming.
jacob thornton how you liking the time cutter my hubby and I have a small lawn business and we just bought the toro ss 4200 time cutter 42" deck it may not be a commercial mower but cuts nice and stripes beautifully it's only our second year and 25 customers
Correction. You can use zero turns in a residential setting. It depends on where you are. Here in Western Kentucky. One guy I know uses a 61 inch Skag on 1/3 acre yards and takes him 12 minutes on average to cut. Most companies do the same thing. So don’t go around saying you can’t. Push mowers don’t always cut better either. Before getting my zero turn. I used a pusher on a spot just big enough for my dog to have a roaming area. It looked like ass. I bagged it too. If the ground is uneven. That has a lot to do with it too. A zero turn can be much smoother with the cut.
I am new here and I love the channel!!! I’m about to start up. I have a residential zero turn (Cub Cadet 42in) I’ve got an Echo stick string trimmer and a craftsman hand held blower along with my little red Murray push mower. I’m done building my Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer and all equipment fits just fine.. tight but for now with only a few customers.. I’m happy. What is the best way for a new service to get residential customers
I would let everybody know that you are starting up. Some friends and family might give you a try. And you can be active in local Facebook groups. Also, try to get to know other Lawn Care people in town. Many of them have more work than they need already and might could send you some referrals
im in texas... new honda mower $400 at home depot used toro mower $150 used toro zero turn $1500 used echo blower $150 new echo weed eater $300 at home depot new 5x8 trailer $800 at lows
your riding mower is what makes the bucks for me at least, the other two most important tools on my trailer is my weed eater and blower, i cheap out on push mowers and get the dime a dozen walmart mowers with the simple briggs and straton engine on it and i find em used for 20 bucks and usually need some small carb work is all.... but, that's here.... do not cheap out on your weed eater ive replaced more weed eaters then i can count. i started my buisness on a old ferris three wheeled comercial mower it made the money to eventually buy a newer zero turn your first couple years re invest in tools
Would the scag liberty z 48 be considered not commercial enough? Or a very good compromise? I am starting a mowing business as a semi retired person. I have some experience as I used to maintain the lawns at a public school in a previous job I had.
Hey Jason I ben watching your videos and ( I like it ) I subscribed to your channel you have allot of the answers to my question man I like it. I want to slowly start my small lawn care business nothing big just something to do on my days off bc I do like yard work and extra money is always good. man keep up the good work I'm taking all your tips in consideration and once again I LIKE IT.
That's what my old man did he is 67 years old retired so he started a little lawn care businesse. More like 2-3 day jobs, that's what he wants started a month ago. Has 14 lawns. He needs about 40-50 so me n my brother can cut for him
A little tip for all you guys. Stay away from ethanol fuel. Find a place that sells non-ethanol. I cut out using that junk about 2 years ago and have no carburetor issues. Costs a few cents more but cut out problems.
Thank you for this video it really helped and gave me some clues how to buy my stuffs. Question what do you recommend buy a enclosed trailer or one like yours? Thank you
I'm not sure what size zero turn to get. A 54" is a little too big i want one that can get in and out of yards and smaller spaces...im supposed to be getting a kubota package with a 54" zero, a 21" push, a blower, trimmer and edger....should I get a smaller zero turn? Or stick with the 54"? I live in st.augustine fl and there are many houses and commercial places here so plenty to mow.
Richard Tipton yes 54" is little too big for mowing residential yards for sure but it would be great mowing commercial places, if you plan to be mowing residential yards more a 36" to 48" would be a better fit for you if your mowing yards that has fences make sure the opening is wide enough to get your mower in unless you plan to use a push mower as well. I have 2 zero turns a 36" for my residential yards and a 48" for my commercial yards hope this helps you
toro timercutter 4216.... mowrs our big lot with ease... cost alot less than 5 grand brand new....Yes it's a residental z turn mower but you can make one work for what you need as long as you take care of it...
Yeah the speed feed head also saves you TONs of string. You put on 6ft of string and waste a few inches at the very end. With regular heads you use let’s say 1ft of line and have to throw out 7 inches of it. Very wasteful. At work we don’t have speed heads and we use lots of string. And most of the string is thrown away once it gets short.
What do you think about the Husqvarna m-zt? Im looking at one new. They have a pretty good warranty. I already have a 32" walk behind that i use on residential properties. Im thinking of getting a 52" or larger for bigger properties.
Before even buying a mower look at things like gate size. That 48 would not fit through our gates a 36 would not fit. I bought a 34inch cut and it did not fit but the gravely did a nice job. We bought the wright 32 hydro and its a great mower but poor customer service from the wright dealer. So make sure what kind of lawns your going to do. We started out with cheap mowers then went to a snapper 21 inch they were great and we still have them in our trailers. Size matters not all the large mowers are good for the size of the yards you are doing.
32 is nice for doing gated yards but what happens when you have to do a 1-2 acre property with a 32 in. deck and that's your only mower? Takes a looong time to do it.
Jerome Pinkus Jr. well if all your lawns are that size then buy the wright 72 inch cut . But like I said buy the mower that fits the work you are going to do . You can buy a tractor with a lot larger cut also .
Thanks for the video. Is the 2 X 4 enough from keeping the lawn mower from moving around when driving or going over bumps ? Or do you have to strap it as well?
MAGIC LAWN this is one of the low end mowers I use in my business for residential use but I’ve never strapped it down and it’s never moved going over bumps or anything
Do they still make the pioneer mower? If not what model exmark took its place? I recently started a small lawn business with a craftsman 33inch wide cut mower, push mower & weedeater, and kobalt blower on a 5x8. I'm a Firefighter & only looking to do it on the side for now but im torn between the best route to go, budget residential mower 42 inch cut for residential lawns up to an acre or buy an entry level commercial. Ive also considered buying used also. Any reccomendations on great mowers & ones to stay away from?
Bassman8990 no they don't make the pioneer mower they replaced it with the radius model. If you plan to mow like 20 yards a week or so commercial is the way to go due to they are better build and hold up to the abuse, but if you plan to mow like up to 5 yards a week you cant go wrong getting a residential mower in my eyes. Scag, gravely, toro, exmark all make great mowers to have hope this helps you
@@shooter3288 that's cool man get what you can afford . I would of got a exmark mower when I started out but didn't want to drive a hour to the closest dealer but i got a great deal on a used 1 year old scag TIGER CAT II mower
Got my toro commercial 3000 12k with 270 hours on it instead of 23k brand new don't think I'll ever but a brand new one just pays to keep an eye on the market and let some one else take the hit on buying brand new gear.
The pioneer was replaced by the Radius line, E, S and X series. Ranging from around 5,000-8,000. Great mowers, I demoed an X series radius about a month ago and it preformed just as well as an E series Lazer Z.
I just bought a Ariens Ikon 42xd and love it so far has a fabricated deck and 22hp Kohler which has plenty of power. Only thing that's not commercial on it is the hydros which is ok with me. Im not gonna beat the shit out of it like some commercial guys do, jumping curbs and stuff. I take care of my stuff and hopefully itll last me a few years.
Been in mower for ever use two weeder all day lond from 7am to 5 am on a farme just banks only just went in two my owen bunnes cant aford 3.000 for a mower this is my 2 yr first yr had a cramanst 21 hp 42inc mower and push mower weeder. That its this yr got a 54inc Huskyb 26hp kolens moter in it for 700 got a back blower for 100 use and a use press washer for 250 like new 3000 is alot to me for a mower no matter what mower its is
Epic4life yes you can start your lawn care without a push mower if your family already has a zero turn mower see if they will let you use it if not go out and buy a used one that has some hours on it and run with it. when i started my lawn care business i used my family zero turn for a season tell i had enough money saved up to get my own stuff
Hey Jason how do you mount the speed feed head on the stihl 111rx without that black spacer? I use a 100rx with the autocut head but demoed a speedfeed once and couldn’t find anyway else around it. I didn’t go with the speed feed cause of that damn spacer gap.
Hi Jason I have seen a few of videos just curious if you have seen the kavli blade it would make your life much easier the line trimmer would be almost obsolete have a look give me a comment. Love your videos great entertainment.
I like them for things like a pole saw and hedge trimmers. For an edger or string trimmer, I would rather have a separate unit because it would be used a lot
That’s the problem with the open trailers. The weather pounds your equipment and you ALWAYS have to be cautious of theft. Lock everything no matter what part of the yard you’re in! Now a days, you can’t trust any neighborhood!
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I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
This guy is such a straight shooter I hope he makes a million dollars just making videos
Truly
Here is a video on trailer less setups: th-cam.com/video/7aZhGuFTVEU/w-d-xo.html
Here's how I started. Four years ago, I wanted to get some exercise and make some extra money while doing it. My first season, I stuffed a push mower in the trunk of my car, bought an Echo Pro-Attachment trimmer and edger combo, and an Echo hand-held blower. Well, I got plenty of exercise! I got so many customers that I could barely keep up physically. So, my second season, I hired my son, bought a 5x10 trailer, a Grasshopper zero-turn mower, and an extra trimmer. We soon learned how to edge well with the trimmer, so we no longer use the edger attachment. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't change a thing.
Bogie I'm just starting out, what is a good mower & trimmer to start with? I have no clue
@@007dreday1 ....This is long, but it’s full of things I’ve learned along the way. I recommend starting with a good zero-turn mower. Don’t worry about getting enough business to justify it. You will get plenty of business, because many people are simply too busy or lazy to cut their own grass. I have a 48” Grasshopper 124V zero-turn, and it’s been great. Any of the major brands will be good. I would certainly get a commercial grade machine though. In other words, don’t buy a zero-turn from the big box stores. THIS IS THE KEY….find a well-established lawn equipment dealer in your area and buy from them. You will need follow up service/repairs eventually, so you need to make sure your dealer is available and able to do the work with a fast turnaround. I made the mistake of buying from a guy who does great work but has a terrible turnaround for service and repairs (3+ weeks!). You can’t run a business like that! You will not go wrong with the lower-end commercial models of brands like Scag, Exmark, Hustler, Husqvarna, Gravely, Toro, Walker, etc. They all make excellent machines. I do prefer the smaller 48” decks, simply because most of my properties are residential and have lots of obstacles. The smaller footprint allows for more maneuverability and a little less trimming, which is the more time consuming part of most residential jobs. I’ve done the math. The typical property that I mow has less than 0.25 acre of actual grass. With the larger decks, you will save less than 2 minutes, while struggling more to maneuver, and trimming a little more. It’s not worth it to me. Now, the age-old question is…will you side-discharge, mulch, or bag. Honestly, I’ve used a bagging system. It leaves a little cleaner look and is great to have when cleaning up leaves, however, it adds bulk to your footprint and often clogs when the grass is wet with dew. Looking back, I would primarily use side-discharge, and here’s why. A bagging system can make a lawn look good, even if it hasn’t been cut in 3 weeks, and customers catch on to that. Healthy lawns and profitable lawn care businesses require more frequent mowing. If the customer doesn’t like large amounts of grass clippings on their lawn, then suggest to them that they let you mow more frequently. As far as trimmers and blowers, I have used only Echo products and they have never let me down…not even once. I started with the Echo PAS (Professional Attachment Series) 225. I got the combo that includes the trimmer head and blade-edger head. www.echo-usa.com/Products/Pro-Attachment-Series/PAS-225VP We have the hedge trimmer and brush-cutter attachments as well, which have come in handy a few times, but are not necessary when starting out. (People may laugh at me, but I use an EGO 56V cordless hedge trimmer. It cuts well enough for my needs and is much lighter than the gas trimmers, but I’m sure Echo makes some great hedge trimmers.) We do use the blade-edger attachment for our trimmer for new properties that have been neglected and are overgrown, but all the other times we edge by turning the trimmer sideways (lots of how-to videos on TH-cam). It’s fast and doesn’t require going back to the trailer for another piece of equipment. Since we rarely use the attachments, my next trimmer will be an Echo SRM-2620. It has a little more power, which I’ve needed on some rare occasions, but it’s definitely not necessary for just starting out. Also, we love our Edgit Pro trimmer head attachments. It helps make edging with the trimmer more precise. And, it allows us to position the trimmer head under bushes and other objects to trim without damaging them. Check it out. edgit.com/products/edgit-pro For a blower, we started with the Echo PB-2520 and still use it when we need to blow off high things like roofs, gutters, etc. However, for everything else, we use the Echo PB-580T. Another idea…if you don’t have a chain saw, then get one. We have the Echo CS-352. It’s a real money-maker for small to medium trees. We usually don’t try to tackle anything over about 12”-15” in diameter or that requires climbing or dealing with power lines, etc. But, it’s definitely a money-maker.
So, all you need to start out is a good, low-end commercial-grade zero-turn mower, the Echo PAS-225VP combo, one of the Echo blowers mentioned above, a hedge trimmer, and you’re ready for almost anything.
And lastly, measure your own property or a friend’s and have several local lawn care services give you estimates. This will help you get an idea what the market rates are in your area. You can measure properties using Google Maps (there are some videos for this as well). And, let me know if you want some price-calculating ideas. I have some formulated spreadsheets I created to take some of the guesswork out of pricing jobs. I can email them to you. Good luck!
Bogie6588 hey man could you send me those spreadsheets for quoting to my email at heathmbayman@gmail.com
@@heathbayman4191 ...Just sent it. Hope it helps!
@bogie6588 hey man can you please email those spreadsheets Helphandyyc@gmail.com I’m just starting up too. I have a push mower, blower and trimmer lol I load them in my suv. I’m also trying to figure out exactly how to charge so your spreadsheet will help a lot. Thanks
i started with a $800 exmark viking walk behind 48" an a 30" push mower pretty much a truck bed setup with manual ramps anything is possible!. saving money is key to a successful business. dont rush start small work up an eventually you'll get those new stuff over time. i fully agree to this video use what u got and what u can afford invest in over time the hard work will payoff and make your job more fun its grunt work in beginning im in my second year now i have a toro titan 54' an a 30" push mower, 5x8 trailer with rack slowly gonna upgrade!. its a great business to get into
Sorry if this is going to be long, I started for buying a $450 dollar toro lawn tractor and we used our grandpas trailer. As we grew less than one year later we now have a new 5.5x12 trailer new backpack blower new weed eater and lots of more clients. I’m only 15 and it’s going great!
+Andrew Wegleitner glad to hear your business is off to such a good start. I hope you have continued success
It's going great for you. Wonder who pays for the truck, gas and insurance? Do you guys have a business licensed to more lawn?
Andrew Wegleitner
@@MatLon28 I'm guessing no
David Nguyen instead of trying really hard to be an ass, look at this and appreciate. a young kid is WORKING for money. a young kid is LEARNING about business. a young kid is learning the value of money ON HIS OWN. apppreciate that man. that's gold. you dont find that everywhere. if youre really worried about the competition and that his probable "under cutting" costs ay affect your business. maybe you should focus on other things, like your life and your business and your marketing and your quality of work. if thats the case.
but thats just my 2 cents :) have a great day! i gotta get back to work
I started with a 42” zero turn snapper Briggs engine, one used Stihl fs 131, used Troybilt push mower Briggs engine, a handheld Stihl blower and a Ryobi stick edger. I originally bought the zero turn for my house and seen how fantastic they are and started a lawn care business.
To me, the best combination is a 60”Z and a 36” walkbehind. A hydro walkbehind is even better. Don’t forget to lock all your handheld stuff up really well WHILE your working.
This guy is the best I’ve been watching his videos for years even though he does not know that and it help me to very quickly grow my lawn care business so I am forever grateful listen to his wisdom!
Thank you
@@lawncarelife no no no. Thank you!
For hand helds I started with a pas system for $299 with the edger and trimmer attachments. Fast forward four years later the 225 pas engine unit is still in service for a pole saw attachment and long hedger attachment. Runs like a champ and gets worked hard.
Iam really glad that your dad wants to stay active
Thats perfect to not lose muscle
Stay healthy and hussle some money
And most importantly to get out of the house
I have a hustler raptor SD, a stihl fs91 and fs131 and a ryobi 40v blower. I mow 60 yards each month. In 2 seasons I put 270h on my hustler. It has worked well for a $4k, high end residential mower. But I started with a $200 troy bilt rider that I repaired, pushed up ramps into my s10 and repaired at least every other weekend to keep it going. For a part time lawn care biz, many high end residential mowers can do well as they will have heavy-duty fabricated decks, serviceable hydros, kawasaki engines.
I bought a Ryobi electric zero turn for my house and I then turned just mowing my lawn then into a business. I have my 3 clients since starting in less than a month. I have the Ryobi 42 inch zero turn an ego push and an echo trimmer and blower. That’s it. Mow, Blow and Go. I rent a U-Haul ramp trailer to save money to get a trailer. Talk about starting at the bottom.
Thanks for making this, I’m 13 and starting my business later this year, wish me luck!
I’m 15 I started when I was 14 around my neighborhood good luck bro
Good luck boss
You can do it .. I had 8 yards a week before I was 10..
Good luck bro !!!
Did you start?
My set up is a 5.5x10 trailer, a toro mx5025 zero turn, echo pb755st backpack and a cheap $100 homelite trimmer. I'm just starting out and only have one account so far. I work a full time job as an equipment operator so I'm limited to mowing only on weekends. I'm hoping one day I'll be able to gather up enough clientele to go out and work for myself full time with a couple of my own employees.
I like guards on my trimmers. Plus I’m starting my business this year. Plus I prefer to edge with an edger instead of a trimmer
To each his own. I hope it goes well for you
Thanks for your advice I watched this video 2years ago I bought a Kubota 42 inch mower 20 inch push mower echo back blower an echo weed eater right around 5 grand an me an my wife went to work. Now we're going in to are their year with a bigger trailer trimmer racks blower racks an getting ready to buy a new Kubota now we have around 40 accounts and doing ok 2020 is gonna be a great year thank you for your advice
i run a home owner 48in zero turn and do 14 yards. for residential yards on flat ground it does just fine. I just change the transmission fluid once a year and never had a problem with it. i put about 100 hours a year on it and its been dead reliable however i plan on getting a nicer one in a few years. im gonna run this one to 600-700 hours and then sell it and get a commercial one. i run a stihl km91r for heavy weeds and a pole saw and a husqvarna 525l trimmer for daily use because its so light. For a blower i just use a cheap stihl bg50 to blow grass off of sidewalks and driveways.
I started with a yard machine mower, home line bower and. string trimmer. Loaded everything in my CX 5 Mazda.
Great video, I just bought my first zero turn and trailer a few days after GIE. i got the MZ-t 52 Inch and a 6x12 trailer. i love how productive this zero turn has made me.
+Roy's Landscaping & Lawncare if you're used to pushing and you get a zero turn it is quite a difference. Thanks for the comment
This is my second season that just pasted, I still have a 21 “ toro push mower, stihl weed Trimmer, and stihl leaf blower. I have an attached little rectangular hitch trailer (no wheels) for now. Looking to upgrade to a commercial grade self propel 30 inch.
A mower doesn't make the business. Showing up on time, treating the customer right does. Customers don't care if you have a push mower or a $12,000 zero turn they just want what they pay for.
A quick, effective way to cut grass saves money and time. That time you can be out cutting more grass, a zero turn or walk/ride behind does the same job as a push mower. Take care of your blades.
You got that right
Time is money. A push mower alone takes way too long. Trust me I've been there.
Well considering I’ve been cutting yards with a push mower for two years now on the side, I’d totally agree. When you get the money, upgrade. Until then, get a self propelled push mower from toro for $300-400. I just recently upgraded to a zero turn. When you’re starting out you don’t have enough clients to actually need a zero turn anyways.
@@mangyhyena9239 agree with you 100 percent. If you can't afford a rider the toro personal pace all wheel drive is the best bet. I put that thing though hell and it's still been good to me. I have a zero turn now though.
I'm 11 and I work on lawns in the summer I use a cub cadet sc300 push mover a weed whacker and a chainsaw and I haul it with my side by side hooked up to a trailer
You're helping me out 1000% been documenting our progress on my channel. If you have any suggestions or just want to laugh at our mistakes, I'd love to hear from you bud 👍🏾
Thanks for taking your time to make this videos. I am trying to start a small business and I am starting with somewhat used equipment with the positive attitude of replacing one at the time for a new one eventually. I am starting with a 42 in Troy Built pony non commercial and a self propelled push lawnmower. I am glad I watch this video, is very motivational.
Thank you.
Glad to help
Thank you for all the info you share. It is help full especially identifying weed.
Today my question is the price needed to mow, string trim, still blade, and federalize large acreage with Bermuda grass.( Approx 370 acres).
How many people needed to hire for this job ?
Weekly pay amount?
Cost to federalize (50 lbs)
What is the best commercial rear discharge mower? Walk behind
Is there a commercial rear discharge zero turn?
My setup is a 5x8 trailer (regret buying such a small one but oh well I’ll probably upgrade next fall) with a 48 husq zero turn and a 21” push mower. I have like 3 inches to spare as long as the push mower is up against the front trailer bar and the zero buts up against it. But the setup is just right. It’s just enough space. I throw my gas cans, string trimmer and blower in the truck bed. No biggie for me. I could honestly fit them on the trailer deck too but there’s no good reason considering I don’t bag anything and why risk something small and light falling off when the truck bed is empty
I've been using a 30" walk behind I just got a 42 zero turn but the 30 does a better job I usually bag but I can't fit the mowed grass and the zero turn on the trailer
I bought the hustler raptor limited a 42" deck Eco bag Piper and Eco weed whacker work song and good quality equipment
Great video. Thanks for sharing your personal opinions and insights. Not everyone will agree but they don’t have to because the same amount of people or more enjoy your videos. Just keep being yourself and thanks again.
Started with a push mower and an old weedwacker and push broom. Now have a John Deere lawn tractor same weedwacker handheld leaf blower and dump cart behind me lawn tractor
Why am I so intrigued about wanting to start a lawn care business when I absolutely hate doing yard work? Bipolar strikes again!
The machine is half the fun lol. Get a fun machine to ride or walk behind, and you’ll want to cut some yards. When you get your first zero turn, you end up cutting your own yard before it even needs it just because you want to ride it.
Bipolar is a mood disorder. Your being hypocritical.
I hope your business is doing well :)
Awesome and easy answers. Main thing is getting started and like my mentor says don't over extend!
Man you are a servant and so helpful. Your videos are always on time and so fresh. Even in a day like this!
My 525 husqy is worth its weight in gold thanks for the recommendation its been a great 10 months with it
+Cole's Lawn Mowing and Garden Care they are great trimmers. Glad you had a good experience with your Husqvarna
Very useful and informative, thank you very much!
I have an Echo trimmer/edger that I bought new. I have also purchased a hedge trimmer attachment for the Echo also. I have a Stihl blower/Vac. I bought a Toro 32 inch zero turn new and got the bagger attachment for it for leaf pickup in the fall. I also have a Toro self propelled that I have had for 3 years. I have been mowing for 3 years, gathering more customers as I went along. The zero turn I bought this year. This is my first real year of mowing and have 13 customers. Thanks for all the information that you put on your channel.
Awesome setup. Simple, low overhead exactly what you need, smart. Good luck in the future bro.
Here is a set up you don't want to miss the info on: th-cam.com/video/7aZhGuFTVEU/w-d-xo.html
I work on my small piece of land which has many mature trees but also trees to be cleared out to save others. I have a similar kit as the one you are showing but a include a small 16 in chain saw. I hitch a small trailer to my zero turn mower will the trimmers, rakes, bags of mulch, gravel all depending ot the job at and. I do this for fun since I am retired and to work outside and tinkering, I could expand to help neigbours and friends but converting my boat trailer (my lawn tractor is awl and is articulated like a pay-loader) into a landscaping hauler. It’s 19.5 feet long and would be perfect. I have enjoyed this video since I can see how you mount your equipment in this small trailer. Tks
I'm so glad you stress your videos on the fact of doing good business. You see these guys with mowers raged trailers cutting prices to start up. Then you see them at the store buying beer and what not. Then they're not in business long. Meanwhile they have stole customers from leget businesses. If they all would follow your steps in starting up it would make you all a fair playing ground. Great videos. Keep up the good work in sharing the ins and outs of lawn care.
Thanks for the comment and encouragement.
Really cool channel. I’m buying a ariens ikon 52 and was thinking about doing a little extra yard work for extra cash. 👍
thanks for the wonderfull videos. im in East Africa (Tanzania) and i want to start this business here and information im getting here is very important thanks
Good to hear from you. You are the first follower that I have heard from in Africa
ooh cool im starting such a business here. its not a common thing here. but we are getting there
I’m starting with only a push mower. I don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on a 0 turn. If i have to decline larger jobs for the time being than so be it. I’ll upgrade my equipment as soon as I can afford it.
Definitely get a commercial grade zero turn mower even if you only have a small business. I have a small business and have just about ragged out my residential Toro 5000 Timecutter zero turn mower.
Agreed
Out in the Southwest we don't have giant grass areas, except extremely wealthy people and that is usually just the back yard. I wonder if I'd be better off with a propelled or push mower. The only large grass areas are HOA contracts.
Man great pointers, your advice is going to help out immensely. Thank you!
Great video lots of 😅info trying to buy a trailer. I have a 52 inch gravely and I need to buy a 36 inch pro stand. What size trailer would be best for me once again thanks.
The biggest lighbulb moment I had was to have at leat 2 of everything that you use every day. I've had a few occasions whare I could not work because of equipment failures. So I decided never to be in that boat again and over time started to double up.
So I have 1 ride on 2 walk behind mowers and 3 strimmers. 2 with string and one with a brush blade but they can all swap and change heads.
Got a free poulan pro 48 inch cut I’m fixing up and starting to cut lawns
Starting out with low overhead costs is the best way. I look and look for a great buy like this...Toro walk behind, 52 inch deck, 18 hp, belt drive, in very good condition for $1,200. I bought a nice 5x8 trailer to tow it for $200. Another 500 bucks for a trimmer and backpack blower and you should be good to go. So for under 2000 you can be ready to rock as long as you have a truck.
Agreed. Overspending early can put a real strain on a business
I very much enjoyed the video and I am looking for something to do to keep busy when I retire in a few months and having something to do and for the extra to supplement my retirement.
Yeah it’s called marketplace and Facebook I bought my Ferris walk behind mower for my lawncare service and made a lot of money buying it used
I got a 52 inch Hustler raptor zero turn for $2700, a 6.5 by 12 foot trailer for $995, a stihl blower (br350) for $350, a used Huskee tractor mower with a 38 inch deck for $225, a stihl edger for $400, a commercial grade stihl string trimmer for trading a few hours of work with my grandfather, and a yard sale push mower for I think $90. $4760 for more equipment, and I can mow a larger variety of yards because the tractor mower let's be more steep yards better
So I'm a new homeowner that would like a commercial quality zero turn, as far a buying used, what is the most amount of hours I would want to consider for a used piece of equipment?
I started out last spring using a Husqvarna self propelled. In Nov. I found a pretty decent deal on a Toro Timecutter 42. Its a residential model but I think it will do a pretty good job for now. My trimmers and edger are Echo and I got them at Home Depot. Everything except the Timecutter has paid for itself. What’s you opinion on the Timecutter? Thanks for the informative videos and keep them coming.
jacob thornton how you liking the time cutter my hubby and I have a small lawn business and we just bought the toro ss 4200 time cutter 42" deck it may not be a commercial mower but cuts nice and stripes beautifully it's only our second year and 25 customers
no ride on mowers have a catcher...i use push mowers, they are more work but do a much better job in my mind
You can actually get catchers for rider mowers, but it’s harder to get close in some spaces
You CAN put bags on riders. If you didn't know that, you're OBVIOUSLY not a landscaper
Smart people use walk behinds or Wright standers zero turns are to big for residential it’s common sense
Correction. You can use zero turns in a residential setting. It depends on where you are. Here in Western Kentucky. One guy I know uses a 61 inch Skag on 1/3 acre yards and takes him 12 minutes on average to cut. Most companies do the same thing. So don’t go around saying you can’t. Push mowers don’t always cut better either. Before getting my zero turn. I used a pusher on a spot just big enough for my dog to have a roaming area. It looked like ass. I bagged it too. If the ground is uneven. That has a lot to do with it too. A zero turn can be much smoother with the cut.
Im trying to start a lawn business just need the right equipment
I am new here and I love the channel!!! I’m about to start up. I have a residential zero turn (Cub Cadet 42in) I’ve got an Echo stick string trimmer and a craftsman hand held blower along with my little red Murray push mower. I’m done building my Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer and all equipment fits just fine.. tight but for now with only a few customers.. I’m happy. What is the best way for a new service to get residential customers
I would let everybody know that you are starting up. Some friends and family might give you a try. And you can be active in local Facebook groups. Also, try to get to know other Lawn Care people in town. Many of them have more work than they need already and might could send you some referrals
What's your thoughts on Kubota zero turns ?
Hey thank you so much this info is still relevant today thank you
I'm 12 and just got my second costume thanks for making this video
I had a mower like that absolute nightmare belt always popped off I had the 34 inch ex mark
im in texas...
new honda mower $400 at home depot
used toro mower $150
used toro zero turn $1500
used echo blower $150
new echo weed eater $300 at home depot
new 5x8 trailer $800 at lows
your riding mower is what makes the bucks for me at least, the other two most important tools on my trailer is my weed eater and blower, i cheap out on push mowers and get the dime a dozen walmart mowers with the simple briggs and straton engine on it and i find em used for 20 bucks and usually need some small carb work is all.... but, that's here.... do not cheap out on your weed eater ive replaced more weed eaters then i can count. i started my buisness on a old ferris three wheeled comercial mower it made the money to eventually buy a newer zero turn your first couple years re invest in tools
I like that set up. Dad can probably get his pusher on that trailer, too. Just angle it sidewats.
Would the scag liberty z 48 be considered not commercial enough? Or a very good compromise?
I am starting a mowing business as a semi retired person. I have some experience as I used to maintain the lawns at a public school in a previous job I had.
Hey Jason I ben watching your videos and ( I like it ) I subscribed to your channel you have allot of the answers to my question man I like it. I want to slowly start my small lawn care business nothing big just something to do on my days off bc I do like yard work and extra money is always good. man keep up the good work I'm taking all your tips in consideration and once again I LIKE IT.
Sounds good. Hope it goes well for you
I run used stuff an I don't have a issues but again. There John Deere an Husqvarna an dr weed trimer an Honda pushmowers
Great advice 👌! Thank you. 👍
You don't like 360 lawn mower or Ryobi weed eater?
I have a D21d walker ............love it
That's what my old man did he is 67 years old retired so he started a little lawn care businesse. More like 2-3 day jobs, that's what he wants started a month ago. Has 14 lawns. He needs about 40-50 so me n my brother can cut for him
A little tip for all you guys. Stay away from ethanol fuel. Find a place that sells non-ethanol. I cut out using that junk about 2 years ago and have no carburetor issues. Costs a few cents more but cut out problems.
Good tip. Ethanol helps keep the lawn mower repair shops busy
Very good info. Thanks!
Thx for these vids man.
How do you dispose of the lawn clippings without putting them on trash cans?
Thank you for this video it really helped and gave me some clues how to buy my stuffs. Question what do you recommend buy a enclosed trailer or one like yours? Thank you
I literally started My company checking bro out
What is practical convertable excesories to use for Echeo power head unit? I have pole saw, an hedger,
I'm not sure what size zero turn to get. A 54" is a little too big i want one that can get in and out of yards and smaller spaces...im supposed to be getting a kubota package with a 54" zero, a 21" push, a blower, trimmer and edger....should I get a smaller zero turn? Or stick with the 54"? I live in st.augustine fl and there are many houses and commercial places here so plenty to mow.
Richard Tipton yes 54" is little too big for mowing residential yards for sure but it would be great mowing commercial places, if you plan to be mowing residential yards more a 36" to 48" would be a better fit for you if your mowing yards that has fences make sure the opening is wide enough to get your mower in unless you plan to use a push mower as well. I have 2 zero turns a 36" for my residential yards and a 48" for my commercial yards hope this helps you
toro timercutter 4216.... mowrs our big lot with ease... cost alot less than 5 grand brand new....Yes it's a residental z turn mower but you can make one work for what you need as long as you take care of it...
Yeah the speed feed head also saves you TONs of string. You put on 6ft of string and waste a few inches at the very end. With regular heads you use let’s say 1ft of line and have to throw out 7 inches of it. Very wasteful. At work we don’t have speed heads and we use lots of string. And most of the string is thrown away once it gets short.
Montana White I know! And to get a good cut you have to get new string when it's only a little bit short. With a bumper you just bump!
If I am working by myself,how many average size yards can I expect to do in a 8-10 day?
What size trailer is this?
What do you think about the Husqvarna m-zt? Im looking at one new. They have a pretty good warranty. I already have a 32" walk behind that i use on residential properties. Im thinking of getting a 52" or larger for bigger properties.
I found a Kubota 42" with Kawasaki engine for $2500. What do you think about Kubota or Cub Cadet?
I would get kubota
Thanks Jason, great info!
I know this vid is 2 years old but it's still helping!
Before even buying a mower look at things like gate size. That 48 would not fit through our gates a 36 would not fit. I bought a 34inch cut and it did not fit but the gravely did a nice job. We bought the wright 32 hydro and its a great mower but poor customer service from the wright dealer. So make sure what kind of lawns your going to do. We started out with cheap mowers then went to a snapper 21 inch they were great and we still have them in our trailers. Size matters not all the large mowers are good for the size of the yards you are doing.
+John Bailey good points. Thanks for sharing
Your Wright dealer is the wrong dealer lol
32 is nice for doing gated yards but what happens when you have to do a 1-2 acre property with a 32 in. deck and that's your only mower? Takes a looong time to do it.
Jerome Pinkus Jr. well if all your lawns are that size then buy the wright 72 inch cut . But like I said buy the mower that fits the work you are going to do . You can buy a tractor with a lot larger cut also .
@@johnbailey9682 yes but 72 is too big ib some cases people have a lot of beds and obstacles you will be trimming all day cheers
Thanks for the video. Is the 2 X 4 enough from keeping the lawn mower from moving around when driving or going over bumps ? Or do you have to strap it as well?
MAGIC LAWN this is one of the low end mowers I use in my business for residential use but I’ve never strapped it down and it’s never moved going over bumps or anything
Do they still make the pioneer mower? If not what model exmark took its place? I recently started a small lawn business with a craftsman 33inch wide cut mower, push mower & weedeater, and kobalt blower on a 5x8. I'm a Firefighter & only looking to do it on the side for now but im torn between the best route to go, budget residential mower 42 inch cut for residential lawns up to an acre or buy an entry level commercial. Ive also considered buying used also. Any reccomendations on great mowers & ones to stay away from?
Bassman8990 no they don't make the pioneer mower they replaced it with the radius model. If you plan to mow like 20 yards a week or so commercial is the way to go due to they are better build and hold up to the abuse, but if you plan to mow like up to 5 yards a week you cant go wrong getting a residential mower in my eyes. Scag, gravely, toro, exmark all make great mowers to have hope this helps you
@@sdudley11 gotcha! Thanks, yea i definitely like the radius e series & will probably go with that one since its only 500 more than the quest S series
@@shooter3288 that's cool man get what you can afford . I would of got a exmark mower when I started out but didn't want to drive a hour to the closest dealer but i got a great deal on a used 1 year old scag TIGER CAT II mower
@@sdudley11 yea i have 2 exmark dealers within 25 minutes of me & same for husqvarna & John Deere but i like the exmark alot better!
Haha just realized I replied from my other account
Got my toro commercial 3000 12k with 270 hours on it instead of 23k brand new don't think I'll ever but a brand new one just pays to keep an eye on the market and let some one else take the hit on buying brand new gear.
+eps Eps I agree with your strategy as well
The pioneer was replaced by the Radius line, E, S and X series. Ranging from around 5,000-8,000. Great mowers, I demoed an X series radius about a month ago and it preformed just as well as an E series Lazer Z.
+Keegan M thanks for clarifying the model names. My dad really likes his Exmark mower
First, and this was a great video! I am entry level and am looking at doing something similar
Me also. Just picked up a 5 by 10 trailer. Hope to get a mower by spring. Great vids Jason. Thanks
KB Benkwith me too!
I just bought a Ariens Ikon 42xd and love it so far has a fabricated deck and 22hp Kohler which has plenty of power. Only thing that's not commercial on it is the hydros which is ok with me. Im not gonna beat the shit out of it like some commercial guys do, jumping curbs and stuff. I take care of my stuff and hopefully itll last me a few years.
With not much money can’t get a rider. (Like myself) to start out. Good ol 36” Lesco belt drive
Been in mower for ever use two weeder all day lond from 7am to 5 am on a farme just banks only just went in two my owen bunnes cant aford 3.000 for a mower this is my 2 yr first yr had a cramanst 21 hp 42inc mower and push mower weeder. That its this yr got a 54inc Huskyb 26hp kolens moter in it for 700 got a back blower for 100 use and a use press washer for 250 like new 3000 is alot to me for a mower no matter what mower its is
I think it's fine to start with whatever equipment you can afford and then upgrade later as the business grows. Thank you for your comments
Can you start out with a push mower
Epic4life yes you can start your lawn care without a push mower if your family already has a zero turn mower see if they will let you use it if not go out and buy a used one that has some hours on it and run with it. when i started my lawn care business i used my family zero turn for a season tell i had enough money saved up to get my own stuff
Hey Jason how do you mount the speed feed head on the stihl 111rx without that black spacer? I use a 100rx with the autocut head but demoed a speedfeed once and couldn’t find anyway else around it. I didn’t go with the speed feed cause of that damn spacer gap.
Hi Jason I have seen a few of videos just curious if you have seen the kavli blade it would make your life much easier the line trimmer would be almost obsolete have a look give me a comment. Love your videos great entertainment.
Hey Jason how do u mount the speedfeed on the Stihl without having to use the black spacer? Thanks!!!
What's your opinion on "multitool" string trimmers and edgers with interchangeable parts?
I like them for things like a pole saw and hedge trimmers. For an edger or string trimmer, I would rather have a separate unit because it would be used a lot
These open trailers. What do u do about weather/ rain? And theft? Thx
That’s the problem with the open trailers. The weather pounds your equipment and you ALWAYS have to be cautious of theft. Lock everything no matter what part of the yard you’re in! Now a days, you can’t trust any neighborhood!
@@michaelflaherty1812 exactly. I dont have a garage. So the equipment sitting in my driveway (locked up) all night is scary.