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[@AlBeebe]

i came her for the lawn tips but i’ve stuck around because of the varied content. Will i ever get one of these, doubt it, but it’s cool to see!

[@spawn1086]

You may be able to rent one

[@Metalvox88]

We just picked up 3 of these, start aeration and overseeding Monday and had a training session yesterday. I spent the whole week toying around with them so I was acclimated before I trained them, I knocked out a 5000 sq ft section on our property in 4 minutes and 41 seconds, perfect square. Set it to 45 on the seed flow and it’s dead on accurate for dropping 5 lbs / 1000 sq ft. Total game changer, hopefully the guys are able to get them in most of the gates, that’s my only concern this year but they’ll also be taking some walk behind Ryan lawnaires as well. Awesome video Pete!

[@justins6875]

nice machine! Notice that the seed hopper is in front of the tines, so seed is dropping before the ground is plugged. It would be nice if they were able to figure out a way to drop the seed AFTER the tines for better seed to soil contact. It would allow the seed to drop in the holes.

[@thefnswits]

if it drops before, a lot of the seed may be actually pused down into the soil. i'd say it's the best method!

[@chrisc8229]

@@thefnswits pushed down into the soil to be pulled back up with the plug being pulled out. As seed is getting pushed down and pulled out in one action. I too wish the seed dropped after the holes were made. I'm sure with ample watering some seed will wash in the holes....I hope

[@ridgedowtin5520]

The holes are not for the seed to drop in. It’s to get more oxygen down in the soil. If the seed does drop in, it’s neither a good thing or bad thing. The only time you don’t wanna aerate is if a torrential downpour is coming. Otherwise your good to go.

[@Andr1019_]

@@ridgedowtin5520 you don’t even know what you talking about 😂

[@JoeRogansForehead]

@@Andr1019_it’s true . I work for Trugreen and the hole aren’t for the seed to drop in. It’s so the roots of the grass when it germinates have more oxygen and room to grow. When you compare the seeds grown in aerated soil to non aerated the roots of the grass are much longer . That’s what it’s for . Not for the seeds to go in the holes lol

[@FiveStarLawnCare]

The only thing I don’t like about these Stingers is 2 things: 1) The parking break/mud build-up issues and 2) It would be nice if the front hand bar was adjustable as it really makes the hands ache after running day-in/day-out for anyone with smaller hands. A good example of the adjustable hand bar is on the Ferris stand on mowers (Z2/Z3, etc).

[@jasonc5021]

Looks like we now have the Flash! Great video Pete. I really appreciate your content and the Christ like person you are.

[@Legendary_UA]

Looked like a Nascar pit stop filling that hopper back up. You go Pete!

[@dailyDIYdude]

I LOVED operating this bad boy with Pete a few weeks ago. Fast is an understatement.

[@dalewiley9208]

Wow, Pete. You really know your equipment.

[@richpicone7788]

Pete..... thanks for another great video and sharing your experience and expertise. You trying to help people by showing all that you do make a huge difference. You’re a good man. Thanks.

[@acoldguy2381]

From the size of the openings in the bottom of the seedbox that you could also fill it with Black Cow, compost, top dressing etc & apply that as you aerate.

[@musimowingmoreinc9031]

Pete, Thanks for the video. I was very close to purchasing before the video and now I am absolutley going to buy. We current use the old walk behinds, with no ride on so this will be a huge productivity improvement. Thank you for doing the video.

[@bobzilla6618]

Hey Pete! That's a cool machine! Saving time equals more $ in your pocket at the end of the day! Fun stuff!

[@southernlawnguy6598]

Cool machine! Time is money and that's going to be a game changer. Thanks for all your thorough reviews Pete!

[@FiveStarLawnCare]

Great video review. Been using this “Stinger” for several years now. The chains and belts breaking sucked on the older Exmark/Toro models for sure! I feel you on that. What ride on granular fert spreaders do you use/prefer?

[@typedbyben]

sharp looking rig Pete, love your equipment posts, even if only to dream for a while

[@RedRoyce]

Tim Allen of Home Improvement would grunt and be proud of you Pet!! More power you need to put a Binford motor on that thing though!! LOL

[@103eaglecrest]

Fantastic machine. My only issue is that the machine will drop seed prior to pulling the cores. Seems like it would make more sense to make your holes and open the earth up and then drop the seed. No?

[@Andr1019_]

100%

[@ngb09229]

Man, I'm not a business owner but if I can ever buy a used one of these bad boys at some point in my life, it would be great to have

[@adamdivine]

Yes. I plan on checking them out next week at GIE.

[@ExploreWithIsaac]

So when you aerate and seed do you double aerate the entire lawn? If so do you seed both passes at a half rate on each pass or do you wait to seed with the second pass? I have found over the years that when seeding, double aerating seems to get a much better germination rate for the new seed.

[@MrZipperhead16]

Your editing and shots are insane! If you ever want to get out of lawn care, try movies. Oh, nice machine too!

[@spawn1086]

The right tool for the right job, 15 minutes wow

[@paulburdett9521]

Pete I’ve been following your channel for two years and thank you greatly for all that you share with us. But as of yet I have not seen you address getting rid of gophers and moles. Surely you have battled this problem in your years of experience. Please share with us any tips you have found successful. Thanks.

[@SELCTURFMANAGEMENT]

Pete, can you put a spreader on it for fertilizer with the seed box where you can do it all?

[@Warrior4Christ-Ps.91-Selah]

🤣😂🤣 I'll give you time to check out..,..

[@LawnJohn]

Super nice machine! I doubt I could find one to rent this nice.

[@workinprogress5936]

I'd imagine you could top dress with that as well

[@skaterz49]

After i plug and seed can I use the box to drop fertilizer? Thanks

[@parickseaside2832]

Anyone have issues with the wheel hubs blowing out? Seems like we have to replace the hubs once a month. Other than that great machines...

[@brianandrews6781]

Thanks for the video my wife says we can get 2 now 36oo with seed box

[@aprilgeneric8027]

john deere has a better 3 point product. problem is it's 60" to 96" requires a sub compact or larger tractor and cost more than a brand new kia soul. totally worth it if you can line up the work to pay itself off in the first spring.

[@mattmoser6848]

If you are wanting to start over seeding in the fall would you still go with the same machine today? Thanks

[@craigsobol2176]

With the seed dropping in front of the plugger tines, do you get enough soil contact from plugs to ensure good germination? Would it be better if soil was a little drier so plugs were a little crusty and broke up better for better germination?

[@justinsigmon1878]

I'm over seeding with Kentucky 31 and wining colors grass seed with this machine as a rental today. What's best setting on the seed box?

[@williamrichards3097]

Thanks Pete For Video, It's a game changer thank you.

[@ethanvernonstrains9289]

Aren't all of his videos game changers? 😂

[@davew9477]

SO cool!! Must have! Thanks for sharing

[@103eaglecrest]

Instead of having a million turds on the ground, why not use the Ventrac aerovator on a non-aggressive setting along with the Ventrac seed hopper attachment?

[@jasonborders8311]

Can you provide an update on how well the machine has held up over the last two years...

[@Demonhumper9919]

Nice vid brotha

[@rossfornaro5912]

You did a great job on this video! Thanks.

[@yonihales9133]

How many sqft is a single BIO-STIMULANT PACKAGE good for and it being a "starter pack" what with and how often do I follow up? I'm in FortWorth Texas pretty darn hot , dry and sunny.

[@styga1969]

Question. Just got one. Hooked it up. There’s a pintail harness 1 wire that’s green. Where does that plug in? And does it have to be moving for it to work?

[@ryanshryock4243]

Tried to use the code "GCIFREE" you listed above for the free shipping, and it says its invalid. :-(

[@rooster3019]

Pete, you were having too much fun to call it work! I am considering the AERA-vator EA600 with seeder and aft roller for my Ventrac. Do you reckon this new stand alone machine is superior to that? Is this Stinger steep ground friendly? I am not a pro, so I really do not have to rush.

[@noacollins1976]

Or company just got one of these. Awesome video. My GM is wanting to have an outside company install the seed box. I think we can do it ourselves. What do you think?

[@lamontgraves1054]

Really Appreciate Your Sharing of this and content of this product. Been searching for something like this to do 2 procedures at the same time and save time while maximizing profitability. This is it Sound investment for a great return. Thank You Sir!

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Sweet, that’s pretty cool!

[@obsessedwithlawnoddswithgr2092]

nice!!! that's saves time for sure.

[@Lawnvolution]

Goooooooooooooo Pete!😎👍☕️

[@ethanvernonstrains9289]

@Striperman lol I do!

[@tkskagen]

So,... Your STINGER drops the SEED in front of the Aerator Tines? Wouldn't you get better GERMINATION if the seeds dropped AFTER the Aerator Tines?... Sorry, I'm just a bit confused... Could you "TOW" a Drop Spreader behind the STINGER with Soil/Compost to "Top Dress" as you go? I know, ALOT OF QUESTIONS! Before my Back Injury, I was a Landscape Engineer and did ALOT of Fall Preparations! Thanks for sharing your joy of life!😎 Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Western Washington State Seattle,Washington Area

[@gregsullivan8956]

Mr. Pete great to see ya good video.

[@musimowingmoreinc9031]

Pete, after 2 years ofnthe stinger can you share your thoughts. Thinkingnof buying one, any insight from a user would be fantastic

[@samuelasamoah6906]

Can tines be changed....do u have assorted tines that can be attached to this machine based on the depth u want to go?

[@kyles8396]

Is there a set way to open those seed bags by the string? I always have to finagle with it

[@BradyRaider2011]

Same way you open dog food bags lol.

[@kyles8396]

@@BradyRaider2011 I don't have a dog :(

[@LawnDad]

Great machine Pete.

[@bbtraveler8796]

All it needs is a chemical tank for application. One stop shop!

[@Derek-iq2ro]

@gciturf what is the most effective herbicide that you recommend for a TTTF lawn?

[@jwoody8582]

Hey Pete, I agree there is a lot of good with Stingers. Folks around here tend to like Scag. I use a 52" Scag to cut my personal yard. What are your thoughts on the Scag? Wondering if there would ever be time to put a video together comparing Stinger, Scag, BadBoy, etc. Maybe when the national lawn care convention comes up later this year? I'm not sold on my Scag. It's just what I'm using at this time. BTW, I know Scag doesn't have aerators. This was just a thought that entered my head while watching the video

[@Wombuffet]

J Woody stinger only makes aerators. Not mowers

[@jwoody8582]

@@Wombuffet thanks, didn't know that. I'm just a residential homeowner but I like a nice yard!

[@gregorycorbett8466]

Great content Pete..

[@haccuk]

Is this much better than using your Ventrac with the aerator and drop seeder?

[@GCITurf]

Bill Wileman basically the same thing. Ventrac is just wider

[@fixt100]

is that seeder dropping seed before you make holes? it was you who told me that the aerator holes where the best place for seed and if theres no holes for it to fall into??

[@davidcook5295]

The seed is dropped directly at the front edge of the tine assembly. By the time the seed hits the ground the holes are there and the plugs that where ejected are still falling to the ground. It makes great seed to soil contact.

[@michaelperry4398]

@@davidcook5295 you want seed falling into two inch holes🤔

[@davidcook5295]

Michael Perry You can put seed in 1/2” or 4” hole...whatever your pleasure...fully adjustable. I’m a big fan of slit seeding, but for basic lawn maintenance, aerating and over-seeding is a good option.

[@michaelperry4398]

@@davidcook5295 seed is going to germinate in a 4 inch hole??? We aerate and then slice seed at approximately a quarter inch slit. Seed in general should be planted twice the width. No more. How is seed going to germinate in a 3 inch hole.

[@davidcook5295]

The 4” comment was sarcasm and basically saying you can set the plug depth to what ever you want. People have their own idea what is best and trying to change that is futile.. I normally run a slit seeder around 1/2 to 1” deep with amazing results.

[@pubzman69]

That’s a great machine !

[@wunder8962]

Seed that goes that deep is wasted. Seeders will only plant seed 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

[@charlienatera467]

How does it look like when it comes up

[@claytonpegram6035]

Equipment crush!!!

[@harrison0550]

I’ll wait so you can check out... Nobody checked out.

[@saulmartinezjr.5980]

Good day and God Bless. Mr. Pete, will like to know the name of the Charity for the Amazon Smile. Also will like to know prices for your products. I live in El Paso, TX and it gets really hat during the summer time and my grass gets a beating, plus I need to water daily for it not to dry on me. What you will recommend? Thanks for the time in advance! Saul Martinez

[@beneua72]

How about the cost for this machine maintenance first 3 years e after 3 years? Any ideas?

[@beneua72]

How long you use stinger? Any help on the questions above?

[@mtrotts5578]

How you learned all this stuff did u go to college? Just wondering you do a great job 👍

[@justa_dude]

College of life experience

[@heresmytake2782]

very very cool

[@charlesduckett9303]

how much was the machine ????

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Great video

[@gregorycorbett8466]

Great content 👍

[@gardenmoose4648]

new show: Pete's Playground!

[@jesseison-bowman3964]

Sweet

[@HB-yq8gy]

Pete can you rent that machine?

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

No choke, fuel injection?

[@davidcook5295]

Yes, that unit has an EFI engine.

[@pete7321]

I didn’t check out lol

[@peteelvis517]

1

[@kennycooperkc]

I just posted my first video it would be awesome if you checked it out. A lot of people show their failures so I thought I would to. Definitely left a lot of room for improvement in future videos

[@rontech34]

Just showing off all his expensive lawn equipment

[@keithz411]

1st

[@kadecarter8910]

First