Allett Cylinder Reel Mower Review + First Cut 40mm to 25mm

[@MrJimduggan]

Lovely lawn and a great mower. Not only does Allett build top-quality mowers but they’re also very nice people to deal with. I bought one of their electric cylinder mowers a few years ago and am delighted with it.

[@jimmylad8714]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge , I’ve learned that the wee lumps of soil are worm cast so I can now find out how to treat it. Great vids 👌👍

[@gregcarnall9097]

looking good at 25mm, thats the height i go at. Another tip for worm casts is give them a quick blast with the hose pipe and it just washes the cast away.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks Greg, I'll try that!

[@stephenwilliamson2410]

A great video, I’ve ordered an Allett Kensington. I have a few spots of weed grass in my lawn. I tried roundup gel with mixed results. This week I have used roundup again but applied with a syringe, it didn’t take long but you can really attack each plant 👍🏼

[@michellemumof3]

Now we have rain forecast I’m going to start prepping my lawn for seeding. Really loving your channel 👍

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks Michelle check out the 4 week lawn challenge series for steps to rennovate!

[@crazystunts9186]

I mostly have acto ones I had b14 acto and a older acto it was a ride on with clip on seat

[@ringsidejudge4302]

This is just the video I was looking for . I usually cut with rotary at 3 inches and have purchased a Suffolk Punch 17sk . I tried a test cut , but even at the highest setting it cuts into the crown of grass . Any ideas or advice on gradually lowering the height of cut with the rotary , in order to eventually enable me to use the cylinder mower . Just not sure as to the actual process and time scale . Thanks in advance

[@1Craiig]

Lawn looks amazing! Much better!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks

[@roberthamilton2334]

Lovely garden borders and lush green grass. What grass seed did you use?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

It's this one Robert gardenlawncareguy.com/shop/grass-seed/all-american-dark-green-lawn/

[@normantaylor7708]

Helpful video. However I have a problem that small areas of my lawn grow at a faster rate than the rest and although I mow twice a week my cylinder mower ( Rasome Marquis) just flattens these areas, so I almost feel I need both types.

[@thegenderfaerie]

Now my petrol mower is working again, I've been cutting the front at 4 inches and it looks really green. It's also grown like 3 or 4 cm in 5 days

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Didn't you have soke issues with the lawn a few weeks ago? Think I remember your post, good to see it bounced back

[@thegenderfaerie]

@@GardenLawncareGuy yea when I cut it for the first time I think it was too short, and then the heat came, but now we've had rain it's looking way better. Thank god for my petrol mower !

[@carloambrosio2464]

Good job! I like that you changed the editing software, no more PowerDirector watermark on the videos! Are you using a new camera as well?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Same cam does the pic look different? I just upgraded the software too and found some new features :D

[@Diffbrookes]

Looks VERY clean at 25mm! That Afro comb idea is absolutely amazing I’ve just ordered one!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

ace!

[@Szdday]

Great overview of the Allet mower!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks AZlawn

[@illestabout]

Class fella, I am starting to twitch for the switch to the cylinder mower. Been looking everyday.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

That's where I started following eBay articles and other bits. You are hooked now pal! No escape 🤣

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Another fantastic video pal 👍

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@PierreVonStaines]

Fun Fact: If you wear that monocle we talked about when using your Allett mower you’ll end up having the vision of Sir Patrick Moore and be able to get straighter stripes as well as seeing new solar systems during the daytime. To infinity and beyond! 👍

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Made me think of toy story that quote at the end, what i film that was

[@grahammacklam4736]

Nice bit of kit. Do you think you will get the scarifying cartridge for it? It's interesting that on Allett's website they recommend using it about once a month during the growing season! It definitely helps keep the poa annual down with it being relatively shallow rooting.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah im hoping to get a cartridge at some point - I've also been eyeing the verticutter as that will control poa too. I have noted that the roller doesn't do as well as the rotarty for cutting the seed heads off but that could also be due to wet grass being rolled down. Need to see that long term

[@grahammacklam4736]

They say to use the verticutter about once a fortnight which is a lot more often than I thought it would be used but will keep the poa annua definitely under control. One thing I have found is just use the outside 2 or 3 tines of a spring tine rake and give it a good rake and it just comes out.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah i was raking alot and it reduced now its come back, loosing the battle!!!!

[@grahammacklam4736]

I've had the same problem. It's just a matter of keeping it under control. My Einhell scarifier will sort it out in the next few weeks (maybe this weekend?) and then it's a good overseed with my recent purchase of a1 platinum Pro with ryegrass

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Have the same plan with einhell and probably going for the plat on the back but still deciding

[@bvisual2864]

Love your videos. Can you make a video on how to measure out and put iron sulphate on a lawn. Thanks

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah sure, just got a new sprayer for this too

[@papamowslow196]

Great review. Is the drive wheel made of rubber or metal?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

thanks PML - drive wheel is plastic i think

[@uberdesign]

Hello, have you tried a steel front roller and rake on your cylinder?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

No would like to get a rake made up for it though!

[@ionutgroza8786]

Looks nice and green👏👏👏

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah buddy!

[@davidparry2301]

You could try a besom for dry worm casts. Works a treat

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

nimbus2000?

[@davidparry2301]

Garden Lawncare Guy Ha Ha. Nothing so fancy. Mines some small twig branches bound with a metal strap to a thicker branch. Was left in the shed of the first house I bought in 1992. Still going strong although the small branches get more sparse each year

[@paulusuk67]

Really looking forward to receiving my Allett liberty 43 later this month. Can’t wait to get some of those sexy stripes on my lawn 👍

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Jealous of the 43, that will be nice. Share some pics on my Facebook page with us if you have it!

[@y9art]

A bit late finding your review, like yourself I have been using a rotary mower but I am considering a cylinder mower. My rear lawn is probably slightly larger than yours but not flat, not uneven but the natural slope of the land, I am not a youngster so the weight is an important consideration so do you think a mower of this size could be manageable on a lawn that in percentage wise is 70% flat and 30% slightly sloping ? I notice this review is 7 months ago, with more time using the Allett is your opinion the same ? I live in Shrewsbury and getting to see an Allett at a dealer is not easy so your opinion would be appreciated, thanks

[@jillr6218]

How have you found the difference in weight from the rotary to the cylinder. Is it as maneuverable? Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Initially I found i noticed the weight and the manoeuvrability which is not surprising at the bosch was very very light but ive moved a few things around in the garden and got more familiar with the controls where I dont notice it as much now. The self propelling takes all the weight really its just learning the turns and transport from a to b

[@Terry11111]

What grass type are you mowing on?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Https://www.gardenlawncareguy.com/product/all-american-dark-green-lawn/

[@Terry11111]

@@GardenLawncareGuy thanks ...so mainly ryegrass

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yes that is right the lead is a creeping rye 👍

[@steverobinson2389]

Now is September what is the best way of getting ride of ants and the soil they bring to the surface. As far I have been washing the soil and eggs away the the hose. Is the a better and more effient way?

[@humbledgentileimage4448]

Loving your channel thanks for all of the great tips and information. I’m thinking of getting an Allett cylinder mower myself next year, your striping looks brilliant! I have read that Allett recommend emptying the grass box at around 70% full to avoid overspill as you experienced but also to prevent unbalancing the weight distribution. Will you be doing an autumn lawn care video at all?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah, im covering monthly steps in this playlist which will be month by month lawncwre calendar if thats useful Lawncare Calendar: kzbin.info/aero/PLE2oZRSQ2Rcn3ehAl1msgToissO03wzfs

[@M3Benn]

Would say you need a perfectly flat lawn for a cylinder mower?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Not perfectly flat no, my lawn is not flat perfect and has peaks and troughs. They aren't perfect by a long stretch but its not terrible either. Hoping to do some measurements before levelling so will show that in a vidi

[@BbBb-hw5pq]

I want to overseed. What grass is that you have? Is that A1 Ryegrass?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

amzn.to/3hdjRsq yeah prem pro on the front lawn

[@BbBb-hw5pq]

@@GardenLawncareGuy Thank you very much

[@Addika97]

Hi! I’m not sure if you’re interested in another mower but I have a Rover 45 mower (it’s what Ben uses in Australia!) if you are interested! People are going crazy about them in Australia so let me know if your interested and I can get you some photos sent over!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Send them over on the Facebook Adam, ill take a look

[@Addika97]

Garden Lawncare Guy I just sent some photos! 😁

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Nice just saw that

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

Looking good. I was in the market for buying an Allett, stumbled upon a John Deere greens mower instead, oops 😬

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

How you finding it?

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

Have not cut with it yet, only thing left to do is set up the reel to bed knife. It is overkill for my garden size and my lawn is like a rollercoaster (new build) planning an autumn levelling and overseed. So won’t see the benefits til next year. Also it is 100kg!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Wow that is a BEAST! 100kg you will get a workout

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

Garden Lawncare Guy ...and that’s just getting it out the shed 😂

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

Steve A thanks for your advice, I was not planning on getting this at all, but got it dirt cheap. Currently refurbishing it, needs a few new parts. Will then sell it on no doubt. Either that or keep it until I can get my lawn sorted. Never say never 🤣 you are right max HOC is about 25mm I think.

[@rajdeepsarkar8112]

What is the grass variety?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

gardenlawncareguy.com/shop/product-category/grass-seed/

[@ljones396]

Nice one! I find the bucket starts to spill even when its only half full, ends up spewing on the lawn too. Maybe the balmoral/liberty bucket design is an improved version? Probably my only criticism about the machine, oh and the deadman switch is a little awkward 👀😂 Have you got your hands on any cassettes? Been waiting over a month for mine 👀😪

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yeah i think the handle mechanism could be improved a little, i know its a different bit of kit but the ratchet thumbscrew mechanism on my spreader is alot easier and quicker to adjust. The dead man's isn't as user friendly as the bosch one was and my petrol cap design isn't as simple as I would expect. But overall these are small points for a otherwise great machine!

[@ljones396]

@@GardenLawncareGuy I was using a Honda rotary for years, and from a user perspective - the drive and blade levers were much easier to use. But overall as I'm sure you've found out; great cut eh!

[@lk3_v_st3v83]

Can anyone recommend a good weed killer for weeds on the lawn. Have a lot coming through and taking out by hand is becoming more work. Cheers

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/laaQoGyvnL1gZrc

[@lk3_v_st3v83]

Garden Lawncare Guy Thankyou mate!🙏🏻

[@robdiss387]

Nice, you won't regret getting a cylinder! Double cutting will burn the stripes in even more. I will defo be getting the comb, great idea! Are you going to be back lapping the cylinder yourself going forward? Cheers

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Hi Rob, yeah I need some tlc on the blade. Getting some washboarding right now. Ive got the paste and watched the allet video just need a Sunday to have a go

[@Boodieman72]

I prefer my cylinder mower unless the weather is too hot when I use my zero turn ride-on mower.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Never used a ride on does it give a similar cut?

[@Boodieman72]

@@GardenLawncareGuy No. It's a ride on rotary mower. I have 10,000 sq ft to mow and when its 35C walking behind a cylinder mower is a real PITA.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

I can imagine, that's a decent sides lawn

[@Boodieman72]

@@GardenLawncareGuy I used my Kensington 20H when it's cooler.

[@vedivalumuthu1967]

I need to get this one... how to contact you....i for Malaysia....

[@stenchosmells]

I’ve found many times many times that lowering the depth of cut gives you no where near the density of stripe that you get with say a 70mm length of cut. It’s just my opinion but your Bosch gave an incredible stripe unlike this !

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Interesting!

[@movingforward1981]

Looking good, do you find the cylinder will miss some grass if they get too tall or not come across that with this lawnmower ?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

only just got it but im keeping the rotary for the front incase

[@garethparry6673]

Retire the rotary mower and stick with the cylinder mower, go lower and core aerate and level with sand. The difference in cuts is chalk and cheese.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yes I think the cylinder will be go to on the back and rotary on the front is ill keep it longer as a constrast

[@johnb8956]

Get in there! 😂 Were you ever tempted by electric or did you go straight for the petrol?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Yes very tempted by liberty. Maybe in the future :D

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

P.s. I was waiting for your comment will haha the pressure was real!

[@johnb8956]

Garden Lawncare Guy 😂😂 I’m after a corded 14” model. Under £200 on eBay. I’ll survive with the push for now though 😂

[@Kanabaro]

nice vid. Would you consider doing any paid gardening work?

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

not yet im an enthusiast really but maybe at some point

[@lesliewhicker7409]

Didn’t fancy a battery cylinder mower

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

I've got one now :D

[@BestUserNameUK]

Lovely👍🏼

[@rosscraddock6241]

6 months late, but get some of the wife’s nail polish, and on top of the grass box, Mark where the width/edges of the rollers, then you have a visual aid and you won’t over or under stripe...

[@normanrhone2791]

Afro comb turn lawn tool. We ain't seen the half what to come.

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Necessity is the mother of all invention :D

[@dtbdel]

Right then, who’s the saddo who down voted? Jealousy is a terrible thing and will eat you up inside. Just appreciate another’s efforts and advice, and move on🙏🏻🙏🏻😎

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Thanks pal, I have a small handfull of serial down thumbers. Everyone is entitled to their view i guess!

[@mohedaicebear]

He farted 3:40

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Ha ha

[@bobbymintaboiboy7104]

😍😍😍

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

🔥🧯

[@ianpurcell7266]

1500 sterling with a 150 sterling engine. Why. Why a cheap made in China engine. Even a briggs would have been better

[@kevinparker5363]

You need to get out more mate … sad 😞

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Don't you like lawn mowers?