Yes the grooved roller will keep the mower planted and front end from squirming on you. My yard is not nearly a smooth as yours but my Trimmer tracks straight as an arrow, good video.
@adammiller1722 жыл бұрын
I love the in depth video...nice work! I just purchased my CT 20" yesterday from reel lawn guy. Buddy was awesome to deal with and explained everything over the phone very well. Thank you, for recommending him and love the videos.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I truly appreciate the feedback and kind words. I hope the CT does you well.
@sotexlawn3 жыл бұрын
Looking good. 👍🏻 Drainage on the side yard, definite game changer.
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Yes, the drainage was much needed and has definitely been a game changer!!
@Alejandro_C622 жыл бұрын
15:30 it is what it is. Sometimes it’s like that. Nice job. 👍I jumped from this to a Greensmaster 1000 and it was too big of a jump. I have a lot of curves with my garden beds and it’s a pain cutting with it. Also my lawn is small. I’m sticking with this (I have the grooved roller from RR) and my Allett 20”.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@1975oldschool3 жыл бұрын
I have the CT 20" and did a back to back test with the smooth vs grooved roller, the grooved roller is 1000% better in keeping straight lines. I keep my yard @ 3/4". Great 3 year review. It's my only reel, but I love how simple it is.
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear! I’ve been debating a grooved roller! I need to make the move. Does it still stripe as well?
@1975oldschool3 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 It might stripe a tad bit better..... cause it's keep you straight lol
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks!
@gwwelch33 жыл бұрын
Actually placing my order this week for the 20" High-Cut from the dealer you mention! Good video, I was already sold, but your info cemented it.
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Let me know how you like it! There is a quick learning curve when you go from rotary mower to reel but after your 2nd cut you’ll love it!!
@IDLOOK_23 жыл бұрын
Just bought my high cut. 2 mows in, couldn’t be happier
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@tsharpe35552 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like the price too. I will definitely look at purchasing one.
@comeoncents32882 жыл бұрын
Looks good. I use a rotary Honda for winter rye that I seed each year and use a CaliTrimmer Brigs engine for summer Bermuda. This winter I’m using my Cali with a roller up front and am loving the stripes. My Honda rotary with its double blade really clumps my clippings keeping them from getting into the bag. Drives me nuts because the green clippings stain my concrete and plaster the inside of the Honda deck. Great video.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Yeah the winter rye always keeps that wet/moist feel to it and likes to clump! But man does it stripe with the CT!!
@E.ElderGilbert3 жыл бұрын
Your lawn looks awesome
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@STFautoclassics2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, I just ordered a California trimmer with the Honda engine. Hopefully my lawn will look as good as yours.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Step by step my friend! That really mower will be a game changer for you!!
@JaronPope2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bro. New to the reel mowing world. I very much appreciate all the information you provided!
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching and I definitely appreciate the positive feedback!!
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
How are you liking reel mowing?
@JaronPope2 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 Well I have a really old one that I just bought for 40 bucks. B&G motor from 1971 that I just got running. I just ordered the sharpening kit and just briefly tried it out on my front lawn. Love it so far, just don't have a lot of experience with it yet. I'm just getting familiar with the machine and updating myself with all of your videos. Love them, teaching me a lot.
@the_original_mathwiz3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video on adding the extension kit.
@CoachKepler2 жыл бұрын
The extension kit is worth every penny.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I have it too ! I just have to install it!! Thanks for the heads up, I’ll get it done!
@Boodieman722 жыл бұрын
I went with an Allett for the cartridge system. The 25" California Trimmer would be great for just mowing. I do wish it had rear roller for better stripes.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
How do you like it?
@Boodieman722 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 I like the Allett especially with the cartridge system they have. They are expensive though.
@Reelyardsolutions3 жыл бұрын
I’m the same height as you. Install the extension you’ll be wishing you did it the day you bought it lol saves that back a ton. You might be cutting your yard 4 days in a row that day 😂
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
I think you are right about that. I’m going to get on it! 4 days in a row sounds pretty sweet lol
@alandickson16292 жыл бұрын
It definitely has a good price. But if you look at all the reel mowers I think the Allett has the most versatility with the cartridge system
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I agree, just a bit more cash but I like those reels!
@BermudaBrian3 жыл бұрын
I want my lawn to look like Ryan Delk's. Man, that side lawn project turned out great!
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Lol I think you already go it! The side yard was a life saver!
@kickingworld Жыл бұрын
Great video. I actually bought this from the same guy you recommended in the video, a couple hours before seeing this video haha.
@andyespenan59192 жыл бұрын
Thank you. will surely use your link if this is the option i go with.
@mrcaffein Жыл бұрын
5:42 ... ouch. Played it off like a boss though, didn't look like the damage was too bad.
@TexasMade213 жыл бұрын
If you’re thinking about buying a residential reel mower, do yourself a favor and buy a used greensmower. You can find deals for only a few hundred bucks more and get a machine that’s infinitely better. Almost everyone that buys a residential reel mower ends up wishing they’d bought a greensmower.
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
I think starting out with a greens mower would be overwhelming for a lot of regular home owners and for people who just aren’t ready to go that low. The CT is a great starter level to welcome people into reel mowing. Many will never want to cut as low as greens mowers. That being said, one day I shall LOL. Thanks for watching my friend!
@ChuongNguyen-up9fy2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video at 1042PM. I wish HD would still be open right now so I can grab one of these mowers....
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Lol!! Order online lol
@bryandonahue43472 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have a mid range reel mower in the $500 range. They would sell a bunch of them.
@raffikaftajian52132 жыл бұрын
alright.. first of all i need one of them cal trimmer shirts
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Lol!! Gotta be official lol
@tomaxxamot20163 жыл бұрын
I bought the extension kit but same here I’ve been too lazy to install it, I honestly don’t feel it’s been a problem yet
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s not bad for me either but I feel like once I install it, I’ll be like, “this is way better” lol
@jbragg24933 жыл бұрын
I installed mine after mowing without it the first year. As a 6ft tall grass addict it changed everything. Love it more than ever now. Install was pretty time consuming so be prepared. Also, have you all seen the drive roller chain adjustment bracket? It looks cleaner than a bolt or zip tie and is easy to adjust.
@JuanGonzalez-gb8mj2 жыл бұрын
Your front lawn looks awesome!! What type of grass is that?? It seems bermuda grass to me !!☺👍
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You are correct, it is Bermuda grass!
@ibr802 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Im looking at buying my first reel mower and your video has been perfect. Your lawn looks amazing and If you have managed to get it that nice I know that mower will get me there. What height are you cutting and why fertilizer do you use ?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the positive feedback! I use a variety of different fertilizer, I share many of them on this channel too! I try to keep my lawn as short as possible, I start the season out on the lowest setting to scalp and then raise one notch. Then throughout the season I normally have to slowly raise the height to keep it as green as possible. Typically I end the season just over an inch tall.
@briankamer3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful info on the California Trimmer. Thank you, Ryan! What are your thoughts on a 25" versus the 20"? If you were buying again, would you go with the larger version?
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
You know, I’ve thought about that. I like how short the commercial 25” cuts…. I think I might go 25” to get those wider stripes and lower cut!!
@send2dwight3 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 interesting that the 25" cuts lower. Any pros/cons you know of when compared to th McLanes?
@send2dwight3 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 also concerned about places that'll service these locally in the Atlanta area. Please post if you know/recommend any. Thanks!
@killerrush773 жыл бұрын
checking this out from FB.
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Let me know what you think!
@rooster06162 жыл бұрын
I have a cal trimmer also, but it does not cut level. Do you know if there is an adjustment. Also, this was a quality video! I have to know, what microphone and camera are you using? What program are you using to edit the video? Excellent work!!
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
On the level of the CT, just check the bolt hole 1st and make sure both sides are in the same holes maybe (although that would be pretty dramatic). Camera: GoPro 9 & 10 Mic: wireless RODE & saramonic mics Editor: Final Cut Pro or RUSH That’s for your positive feedback!!
@hendrixba2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am going to order one. I do have a question Ryan. Is yours the High Cut version?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Mine is the high cut, yes
@briennix2839 Жыл бұрын
looks good
@garythorington16002 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a Ca Dreamer and learned a lot about your mower. I have one question do you or anybody else use the catcher when mowing? I have always mulched but quit the middle of last summer and my lawn looks much better now. Let me know your ideas on the catcher
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
90% of the time I don’t use the catcher, the clippings from reel mowing are so small that they disappear anyway. Let me know how you enjoy the California trimmer!!
@leomerino39063 жыл бұрын
Nice video brother!!! Do you leave your grass clippings or do you pick it up
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leo! Yes, I almost always leave my clippings. Most of the time I cut so often that the clippings are like 1/8” but when they get longer I’ll blow the piles so they scatter and don’t clump.
@elmoreglidingclub30302 жыл бұрын
Excellent video; very informative and helpful. I am strongly considering a California Trimmer. You mentioned that you are in Georgia (I’m in Alabama) and the dealer you mentioned, Reel Lawn Guy, in in Texas. Where did you get your mower? Does RLG ship (I’ve noticed several online suppliers have free shipping)? Again, very helpful video-thank you!
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I actually ordered mine from Home Depot online. He does ship though.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback as well!
@elmoreglidingclub30302 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 I have a chance to get one of these as I just saw an ad for one a guy one town over is selling. Going to look at it tomorrow. It’s like yours-a seven blade, 20” with the Briggs engine. Hoping it’s close to as nice as it appears in the ad photo. Any thoughts? Advice?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
@@elmoreglidingclub3030 make sure to check the bed knife and reel to see that it isn’t damaged for sure and then compare to the brand new price.
@elmoreglidingclub30302 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 Bought it. Excellent shape. Looked like a new mower. I tried it out on a 1,000’ sq. rectangle of Bermuda I’ve been working on. Put it on its highest setting and it clipped off the very ends of the grass. Looks great! I’ll probably drop it down a notch or two and mow the rectangle again tomorrow. This is gonna be fun!!
@MrIsaacvillarreal3 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@reginaldw.gilchristsr.41142 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video. I recently purchased the same mower. Did you ever install the handle extension? If so, did you do a video?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! I haven’t installed it yet but maybe I can do a quick video on it!
@RB-hl3ux3 жыл бұрын
Love Murphy 😃
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
He is an excellent yard partner, he can turn a 20 minute job into 1 hour + lol
@dlandes142 жыл бұрын
So technically they want you to lift that lever every time you go to make a turn? I like this mower but the thought of damaging the grass when turning isn't ideal.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I see many people who do but I typically do not lift it every time. Once you get used to turning it, it is rare to cause any damage when you don’t lift. Even if it does scrape due to not lifting, I just step on the area and you can’t see it.
@thomashanan19962 жыл бұрын
Nice video..:: Can this reel mower be backlapped only and never have the reel taken for grinding at a facility? Thanks…
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I’ve only backlapped mine over the past 3 years! I feel like after some years I’ll want to do a full sharpen and tune.
@coolnojicson4u Жыл бұрын
Quick question, what's the high height califonia reel mower can cut. I know I can set my rotary mower at 4 inch, can califonia reel mower go up to 4 inch cut.
@sierragirl39753 жыл бұрын
You said that you were in Georgia, can you tell me where you purchased your mower?
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
The website should be linked in the description, they ship it 👍🏼 reellawnguy.com
@sierragirl39753 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 Thanks
@davidlau311 Жыл бұрын
From the reviews I have seen all say as a negative are lines left by the wheels. How bad is it?
@ryandelk04 Жыл бұрын
They do leave some tire tracks but it’s not a deal breaker to me. You can see in my videos how it looks.
@rosieotis3 жыл бұрын
Anyone using the HC version with a HOC at 1”+?
@ryandelk043 жыл бұрын
Mine is now over 1” after raising up the last time.
@jerryanker22892 жыл бұрын
Why aren't you using a catcher?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I don’t typically use a catcher, the clippings help add nitrogen back into the lawn. I only use the catcher if I miss a mow or two and the clippings are too long or if I’m scalping.
@marvinpyles32742 жыл бұрын
Hi.. I’m about to buy..is the Briggs engine still going strong?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve had no issues at all with it.
@marvinpyles32742 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 thanks for the fast reply! Can you explain in general what u you do for engine maintenance?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Of course, I happened to see your notification at the right time and didn’t want to keep you waiting! Honestly, I’ve only changed the oil on it. That’s only been 1 time this preseason.
@marvinpyles32742 жыл бұрын
@@ryandelk04 thank you!!!
@InDatParish2 жыл бұрын
What’s that height of cut? It’s gotta be lower with the roller than what you showed on the screen from the manual
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Yes, the roller does lower it maybe by 1/8-1/4”.
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
I normally start the season off around 5/8” and end the season around 1”
@bmfairweather2 жыл бұрын
What type of grass is that?
@ryandelk042 жыл бұрын
Bermuda, old builder install
@rockyshin1385 Жыл бұрын
PRICE??? SHIPPING COST TO MICHIGAN???
@rockyshin1385 Жыл бұрын
Is there dealer in MI?
@edmatthews46402 жыл бұрын
No more small engines will be made over there soon....or worked on.
@HandE2Go Жыл бұрын
I already know this is gonna be tax return impulse buy 🙃
@markwinnicki8802 Жыл бұрын
rollers do not work on fescue type grasses as the roller will flatten the grass and won't cut it you will need the standard casters to cut fescue period
@markwinnicki8802 Жыл бұрын
rollers are meant for bent type grasses not for fescue