Walk behind Lawn Mowers [Should You?]

[@stephenswindle3839]

If you like a walk behind, my preference is Exmark turf tracer HP 48 inch then you need to check out Kage Innovations Wheel Kaddy they’re a bit pricey, but once you get on one you’ll swear by and you’ll never buy anything else so check them out. either model that they offer has suspension built into the Wheel Kaddy and they have a 250 version and the 360° version I have one of each and you can’t go wrong with either one.👌👍

[@WichitayardbarberLawncare]

My business has moved primarily to smaller residential and bigger 5-15 acre properties, so last year I sold the stand on and went back to using a WB. Bought a new Cub Cadet and it's great. I love how light and easy it is on the lawns and stripes great.

[@chrisradano]

As a homeowner I just bought a used Scag 60" hydro. Mowed twice with it. I think a lot of skill is needed to use a walk behind. A lot to get used to. And with a 60" I can do a lot of damage if I'm not careful. My mower came with a one wheel sulky, but it will take time before I try it. I shopped around for a while before I bought mine...used walk behind mowers are much less expensive than used zero turn or stander. Many used walk behinds are ugly because they mow under stuff and paint gets worn. But I saw many for sale with 2000+ hours. And I'm glad I bought a hydro for sure! My neighbor bought a used Toro 48" belt drive recently. Looking at both our lawns, I think the Scag leaves a nicer cut.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Yea they take some getting used to for sure. You'll end up loving that sulky

[@jeffreywhite7657]

I like walk behinds. I have a ferris fw35 48" and I love it. I recently found a guy that has a crap ton of exmark walk behinds for sale in Texas and they are at a great price. I plan to buy some to fix and flip and use.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Hell yea

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@CountrysideStrong texas lans downe moody my buddy william sell ya reliable kubota walk behind mower wich im looking to get one from him

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@michaelmactavish1728 I'm set with what I have for now.

[@willlance6182]

Can you share that info please?

[@TNsher776]

I have 2 exmark turf tracers walk behind mowers, a 2016 X series with a 60" deck and a 2017 S series with a 52" deck on it. I love how nimble they and how you can mow under trees with them.

[@CountrysideStrong]

I loved that too. You could tuck it up under a tree and cut down on your trimming

[@brianpeterssr.4021]

I have a exmark turf tracer 60 hydro with a single wheel sulky from exmark and man that cuts fantastic! I think it out runs my Scag turf tiger and cuts better to. Bought it 2yrs old with 600 hours for $2700 it was a great deal. Won't ever sell it. Great video.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Thanks. If that walk behind us out running that turf tiger, the tiger has something seriously wrong with it

[@jeffreywhite7657]

You can find him on the Dallas craigslist farm and garden section. He is in White settlement, Tx.

[@joshmanske5896]

I have ran hydro walk behinds for 20 years, love em.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Hell yea

[@TopNotchLawns]

I loved my exmark turf tracer. I cut a lot of grass with that thing.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Yes you did. Good machine

[@ousamaabdu794]

Excellent video as always my man. Glad someone is talking about walk behind mowers. I live in the Washington, DC area and it's predominantly walk behind mowers used in my area. I run a couple belt drive Toro Prolines myself. Personally I love them. Sometime back you told me in a comment you weren't a fan of the Proline lol. Out of curiosity, what didn't you like about the Tbar Prolines?

[@CountrysideStrong]

Yea I had a 36 and didn't like the controls or the way it cut. I also didn't like the odd design of the front. Took up unnecessary space in the trailer

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

I just sold my 48” snapper pro walk behind. I loved it but my back and knees took a beating so now I’m off to getting a 52” Toro Grandstand I think !!

[@CountrysideStrong]

There ya go.

[@whatisthis9495]

Husqvarna has the w552 walk behind. 3500 bucks has the same controls as a stander. If it cuts as good as it looks it's a heck of a mower for the money

[@CountrysideStrong]

No Husqvarna mowers for me

[@outerspaceslandscapellc]

Well if you can tell from my thumbnail picture, exmark turf tracers are our main machines. 52 and 36. love them. Id put a reasonable amount of money on them as the best combo for residential properties in my area. Hilly north GA.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Very nice. With the ultra cut deck, awesome. Exmarks other decks were garbage

[@outerspaceslandscapellc]

@@CountrysideStrong agreed. first mower I ever bought was an exmark 36 inch metro. bought it used for 400, cut like shit compared to an ultracut, but was still better than push mowing. haha

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@outerspaceslandscapellc that's right

[@davidwittbecker8426]

I run a snapper pro 52 inch walk behind. I also have two riders and the walk behind cuts nicer. I have a lot of steep hills in my area.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Yea walk behinds do great on hills

[@strykerv1620]

I def have a scag 36 swzt with sulky. About to get the grass flap for controlling debris so i can save flower beds and save on clean up time. I wanted to get something to fit gates and learn my time. And once its paid off and I can afford bigger get a 52 inch and shave time off yards.

[@CountrysideStrong]

There ya go. Sounds good

[@tommyk1407]

What's your budget for a grass flap just did a DIY grassflap? I did one for my Toro 36 TB for under $10 you should look into @StrykerV

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@tommyk1407 I've made many, I have a bunch of videos on making them. Lately I just buy them. I like some of the styles that are out especially QwikChute

[@strykerv1620]

@@tommyk1407 bought the grass flap. Love it. Even got a grass gobbler from wright that works with it at same time.

[@jordankane2606]

Couldn't possibly run business without them. Most versatile

[@CountrysideStrong]

They def have there place. Thanks for watching

[@howardclem9885]

I had hustler 36inch very nice 👍 just didn’t use a enough! Kind of wish I keep it around! You know how that works! Dam I should have!😀

[@CountrysideStrong]

I hear ya

[@jjones9878]

I run a 60 inch turf tracer and it stripes good but the best striping walk behind I've used is a 48 hydro graverly. It puts my exmark to shame.

[@CountrysideStrong]

That's surprising. Even the guys in the Gravely ambassador program don't like the gravely decks. They love the mowers, hate the cut. I'd like to see some video of guys striping with gravely.

[@jjones9878]

It really supprised me, on my exmark it mostly just stripes where the wheels go but on the graverly (no stripe kit) it is white line like it was hovering. And it doesn't matter if it the first cut or the 100th cut it looks flawless every time.

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@jjones9878 Kelsey housten always has great stripe pics with his gravely. Not sure if he has a kit or not

[@jtklawncareandsnowremoval8256]

I love my scag walkbehind 52 sold that got 48 encore and just bought 36 Wright last year gonna save for 48 I do lot small yards i believe walkbehind way go I walk 60 lawns ever week I hate standers and zero turns

[@CountrysideStrong]

Whatever works for ya, stick with it

[@glennevitt5250]

Thanks Randy 😃🖐

[@CountrysideStrong]

Anytime

[@donniereidjr]

Thanks for sharing your video. I'm just wondering for a newbie at age 50. Should I go with a 36" commercial walk behind or 36" Exmark stand on? The reason for the 36" is anything larger will not fit through my gate at home. My initial thoughts: a. Getting older b. Mowing a few lawns per week c. Small slopes (not very many) d. Price. e. Space & design f. Any salesman price gotchas (ie striping, mulching, etc.) Please share your thoughts. Thajnks sir! Looking to make my purchase next week.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Can't go wrong with a walk behind and sulky. I'd prefer a stander but a walk behind will be cheaper.

[@donniereidjr]

@@CountrysideStrong If I could afford the stander then its best to go with that?

[@donniereidjr]

@@CountrysideStrong Thanks by the way sir!

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@donniereidjr no problem

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

I have seriously looked at one the other day at may dealer

[@CountrysideStrong]

They're awesome but I just can't use it as a full time mower anymore

[@medusa210562]

I am considering buying a cub cadet hydro walk-behind 336 can someone tell me anything about it? And is the 36 without scalping protection wheels a problem?

[@CountrysideStrong]

I'm not really sure on that one but maybe someone else can chime in

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

Would you recommend a 36" hydro walk behind mower instead of a 21" mower if you can't afford a zero turn mower at first. I am just starting out in the lawn care business.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Yup hydro is good, stay away from belt drive tho.

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

@@CountrysideStrong Ok would buy used or new?

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@charlesjacksoniii8787 well new if you can afford it

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

@@CountrysideStrong Ok, what do you think about the Exmark metro or Scag SW?

[@medusa210562]

Anyone know much about the cub cadet hydro walk behind 336?

[@CountrysideStrong]

I've never used one

[@garneslawncare3848]

Walk behinds are amazing on slopes. I mow some crazy hills with my 60” turf tracer.

[@CountrysideStrong]

That's for sure.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Another great video Bud. Just curious to know what da heck dat dangfangled little scooter lookin thing is getting dragged behind da mower is?? Looks like sumptin only lazy ppl. would use. I did da heel/toe express when I used my 32 Metro all day erryday Boyee!! Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@moneymakingmikeg.9555 🤣🤣🤣🤣, It's my mini scoot scoot.... It's high tech

[@rlawn]

do you have a site for privet questions? Thanks for your input about the walk behind mowers for the pro and cons! very informative.

[@CountrysideStrong]

No not really. And you're welcome

[@rlawn]

@@CountrysideStrong around how long dose it take to do a 2 acre property with a 52 deck? or the 56 side discharge. Thank you

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@rlawn all depends on the property, obstacles, etc. It's pretty quick if it's wide open

[@rlawn]

@@CountrysideStrong I think i will have to get myself a 48" deck . Last year it took me about 50 min. to do half acre property with the 36" deck . just the cutting and that was wide open

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@rlawn yea sounds like you need a bigger mower

[@ACMEMowing]

Excellent video! Loved the footage and the commentary.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Thanks buddy

[@grasshoppercrews1296]

Man this takes me back to that old gravely belt drive pro 50 , gee thanks randy lol , great video bro !!

[@CountrysideStrong]

Thank you

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I told Happy's Family about those walk behind forks you have! Not sure if that got with you?

[@CountrysideStrong]

I shipped them to a subscriber already

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@CountrysideStrong gotcha 👍

[@BlindTv]

Nice vid I Rembrandt using one of those

[@CountrysideStrong]

Nice machines

[@tonyslawncare]

Awesome bro

[@CountrysideStrong]

Thanks buddy

[@lawncommander]

I built my Pro Sled for practically free, best sulky every

[@CountrysideStrong]

Do a video on it

[@chandlerlos5728]

I have a scag swz 48 hydro walk behind

[@CountrysideStrong]

Very nice. I heard they're good machines

[@chandlerlos5728]

What do you recommend to increase the capacity of the bagger that goes on the side

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@chandlerlos5728 I would run an accelerator 6.2 jumbo. For leaves, use the custom bags. I've made many videos showing how I made them and use them

[@chandlerlos5728]

Countryside Vlogs I have a pack -em grass catcher

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@chandlerlos5728 I stopped using steel years ago. If you can do the upgrade to aluminum.....I highly suggest it

[@brianpeterssr.4021]

It don't seem like there any thing wrong . Scag has a 27 Kawi liquid cooled, exmark has a 23 kawi.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Everyone's coming out with EFI now, crazy

[@terrygreen3553]

I RUN A EXMARK WALKBEHIND IN MY BUSINESS, VERY WELL WORTH IT..

[@CountrysideStrong]

Nice

[@TopNotchLawns]

You look like a skinny rail in this video. 😎

[@CountrysideStrong]

Sure do, that was a couple years ago

[@seaneikenberry5366]

I think walk behinds leaves the best cut regardless of brand

[@CountrysideStrong]

Mine always did pretty well

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

👍

[@CountrysideStrong]

👍

[@alanclouner7021]

Mayonnaise ass? It sounds like an STD and I’m for certain I’ll be having none of that although I have been dragging ass before if that counts for anything!!! 🤣🤣🤣Big Sky Lawn

[@CountrysideStrong]

Lol, it could

[@robertmailhos8159]

Is faster alway,s bettet is the question of the day a.little wakling is good for you if you do it early.in the morning .back in the the school i went to we had yazoo sit down rider,s only thing is the streering was done by a single wheel with a chain and sprocket system we had one that the mower deck was took off & had a cage put on so we could go around to the different cottage,s and pick up the worn out washer & dryer,e & take the new one,s to put in their place only thing is when the cage had a machine in it someone had to stand on the back of the machine to keep the streering wheel on the ground otherwise you had no way to streer it peace out randy & billy aka(B19 by walker)😂😅🤣

[@CountrysideStrong]

I've ridden one. They were really popular. In the instances I would use a walk behind, yes faster is better

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@CountrysideStrong i have say this i wish someone had kept yazoo _ yazoo.kees going but no.one was interrested in doing such 😟.at one time i put a new engine on a yazoo. walk behind .in hine site i should have kept it but the person i did that for got it back we had one at the place i retired from it had air filled rear tire,s on it plus you could push it or engage the drive wheel,s one day i put air in the back wheel,s .she took me for the walk of my life .but i loooovvvveeee it 😀😀😊😊

[@shanebretey373]

Mayo Ass, I spit out my water on to my computer screen. Thanks.

[@CountrysideStrong]

Glad I could help 😉👍

[@ryanross4971]

Boring! Change your music! I wanna hear hank woman!

[@CountrysideStrong]

It would only be boring if you were in it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanross4971]

Woman plz i light up your life !

[@CountrysideStrong]

@@ryanross4971 someone's drinking again.....🤦🍻