Introduction / Demo eXmark 36 Inch Turf Tracer S Series Hydro Walk Behind Lawn Mower

[@mddale]

So many times I have sat on zero turn mowers thinking they were the ultimate. This has completely changed my opinion. This is why I love to watch and listen to you. Thanks a bunch. Saved me from making a big mistake.

[@DansVlog]

Happy to help

[@briankelly2257]

I've watched as you started with the push mower, in the truck asking how many yards can you do in a day. From there to trimming/ edging guides, now to this. I thank you for not changing on us little neighborhood landscapers that look for advice. I thank you for all your interest in us viewers, and most importantly I thank you man to man for helping me establish my law care business

[@DansVlog]

Brian Kelly I didn’t start out with a push mower in the back of a truck asking how many yards I can do LOL. I was already a well-established lawn service for over 20 years. That was just a video series to help show people what they can do with a push mower in the back of a truck

[@rjskum688]

@@DansVlog if you wouldn't have said anything that would've been inspiring as all get out lol the American dream restored and dreams do come true lol

[@sandyweaver9329]

I just purchased a zero turn mower. Prior to my purchase, I've watched hours (maybe 50 or more) of KZbin videos on zero turns. As I'm waiting to get my first mow on the new zero turn I found your video. I must say, it is the BEST video I've seen talking about ANY law mower implement. I learned much from this video. (believe I will still like my new zero turn, but understand how your Walk Behind would be much more useful on certain jobs.)

[@DansVlog]

Zero turns are great! You will be very pleased. Congratulations on your purchase

[@TheRealityDealerTV]

I love my 52” version like yours. A real Cadillac compared to other mowers.

[@DansVlog]

You got that right!!

[@jsaANC4509]

I just bought this mower brand new today and it was $9500 😂 wish I got it sooner like this guy 😅but LOVE this mower. A 100% must get for smaller yards

[@jackmeeker6194]

Nice mower. I've owned exmark, scag, and ferris 36" hydro walk behinds, and I think the exmark has the best operator presence controls. You'll love the exmark; it's a quality mower, trouble free, easy to service, and provides a great cut. Congrats!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Sir

[@frankrodriguez1977]

What a beautiful machine. I wouldn't even want to get it dirty. Congrats Dan you deserve it. Happy mowing.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Frank

[@derekjones4094]

Thanks I just purchased the 36” exmark and I’ve been having a time controlling it. Your instructions are right on and to the point. Thanks Dan!!!

[@DansVlog]

You’re welcome

[@darinstenger7123]

Just picked up a 2009 exmark turf tracer hp... absolutely love it and its perfect for what i do. I bought a 600.00 exmark sulky also and its really nice. Congrats on the new machine

[@TheOpsops]

Congratulations Dan. What a beautiful machine. May it serve you well. God Bless.

[@adamcarter5678]

Great demo Dan, congrats on that Exmark. If you don't want to mess with the washers to vary from 1/2" to 1/4"cutting increments, you can just set the 2 back pins 1 hole lower than the front 2. For example, for 3-3/4" - set the front 2 pins on hole 6, and the back 2 on hole 5. For 3-1/4"- set the front 2 pins on hole 5, and the back 2 on hole 4. That's worked for me for many years. Hey... keep the cooking videos coming too!

[@DansVlog]

I was thinking that too but worried about premature wear on the belt rubbing the pulley? I do that with my honda pusher but I figured 1/4 inch washers is going to be easier on the machine

[@adamcarter5678]

@@DansVlog Honestly never experienced any excess wear on the belts, replaced them as you would expect. My Turf Tracer is old, a 2001 model, on its second engine. But still has its original spindles and pumps.

[@glennwilson3089]

As others have all ready said, CONGRATULATION on the new purchase . That was a very informative vlog on how the controls operate and how easily the controls are to use .

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Glenn

[@PopPop017]

Learn more from you on any video in two minutes than other people yappn for hours! When you want to learn n not fall asleep Dans the mower man!👍

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@tommymann69]

I love this first video of your ex mark mower

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Tommy

[@brenthill5596]

Awesome mower. Congrats! Add a quick chute blocker and you're ready to rock n roll.

[@DansVlog]

Will do, looking at them now. Dang they are expensive

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

Thanks for the video Dan. Been watching for months now. After months of learning from all you guys, and scoping the neighborhoods around me, The Velky 36 is clearly the wisest first choice. I've got lots of gates and lots of slopes. Will have to hold off on the bigger mower. Gonna need a 52 also in time. These yards are big, but I'll miss out on the ones with the gates without a 36.

[@DansVlog]

Gary Cecil Garrison Great decision Gary!

[@crocythecrocodile8843]

My brother is a landscaper he loves this kind of stuff thank you Dan yeah awesome my love X Mark will use it as well

[@James-lu9jf]

Excellent post Dan and love your new set up which will not only make things easier for you but able you to cut the bigger lawns quicker

[@DansVlog]

And be less fatigued! Thank you buddy!

[@James-lu9jf]

I've never seen lawnmower like that here in the Uk but they certainly make sense considering the size of the lawns you cut as well as the intense heat so if it makes the job easier and eases fatigue it's well worth the money

[@brentkelly5445]

lol. if someone tells me 3 is too high and 2.5 is too low I say "thank you for your business up to this point"

[@DansVlog]

LOL you may be the one saying it. I think 3 looks a bit shabby and 2.5 is too short. I find 2.75 is nice and clean and looks manicured (centipede grass)

[@brentkelly5445]

@@DansVlog true. actually never thought about that. dont know all the grasses. and actually from my perspective not theirs, 2.75 sometimes makes the difference between a 'clean cut' and a mess to clean up after at 2.5 or less

[@son_gogeto9128]

I mow some of my yards on 4 to 4.5. The higher you mow, the better the stripes burn in. Of course I'm talking about tall fescue grass.

[@brentkelly5445]

@@son_gogeto9128 is your tall fescue any good in shade btw

[@son_gogeto9128]

@@brentkelly5445 Actually yes! It seems to thrive in the shade around the big maple trees. I'm not sure if it's my climate, "Tennessee ",or what.

[@revfred2008]

Now I love the hydro walk behind.

[@afterdarkvamp1786]

Looks like a winner! Thank you for the Mother’s Day wishes.

[@DansVlog]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@JuanMendez-jz9pd]

Been using these for years amazing machines

[@reggiegleason6044]

Dan I'm a walk-behind 36 inch man I agree with you that's all you need and that's all that I use

[@DansVlog]

Thank you. Remember tho, it is all I need (emphasize I) for my style lawns and how I like to work.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Congrats, Dan!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Johny! Happy Mother's Day you Mother Beeeeeeep lol

[@G224u]

Congratulations sir!!!! That's a badass mower. You always put out amazing content and I'm always excited to see new vids from you. Keep up the kickass work Dan!!!!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you very much

[@beautyyard3864]

Glad to see you back on a walk behind...thats where I remember you started, back on trimmers. 🙂 That’s a super nice hydro mower! I love it.

[@DansVlog]

Yup! I had a $500 32 Inch Belt drive walk behind with Pizza Cutter tires. It was an Encore.

[@sbuzz5889]

your 2 nd best video ever good knowledge thx- next to buy insurance, for killing a/c units or like i did taking out the sprinkler system.

[@lexingtongreene400]

Great machine and your explanations about it's benefits versus larger deck units and belt driven or zero turn are excellent. I'm not in the business but you've certainly educated me in a big way. THANK YOU!

[@DansVlog]

Awesome. Many people just blindly follow other KZbinr’s advice. I like to educate and allow people to make informed decisions.

[@kathrynjoseph2599]

Seriously, that's a kick-ass piece of equipment. Congrats on your purchase!

[@DansVlog]

LMAO I didn't know you cuss?!?!?! Thank you Kathy!

[@kathrynjoseph2599]

Normally I don't. It's not very lady like but jeesh that is one heck of a machine!

[@Metal_Guy-dy1wx]

I sure do love mine!!

[@DansVlog]

Any issues I need to watch out for?

[@Metal_Guy-dy1wx]

Only thing I had was the scalp wheels were to low which were making them drag on low settings so I raised them up some! But other then that I love this mower so much!

[@mikemalone6862]

Congratulations Dan the man!!🔥💪🔥💪

[@tommymann69]

I still love my old belt drive mowers. 52 bobcat. 36 inch scag

[@DansVlog]

36 inch scag was my first WB in the 90's

[@tonym6920]

Sweet! Good luck with it Dan! 👍👍

[@dorightlawnservicellc2462]

Congratulations Dan!!!!!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@kytacomaguy]

Congrats Dan !!! Excellent buy. The side hustle just got more productive and enjoyable !!!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@kennethtuggles8370]

I really like your mower and it’s really sharp.

[@tommymann69]

You need to keep this mower to do your lawn & to help friends from time to time

[@karenturner7983]

Congratulations on the new mower. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@patron1015]

Well done Capt, for your lawn. Your 32,36, walking is cool. Sitting, standing, is next. Keep a open minded view. 900 a month $$ with just a lot or field is a husle.

[@jaimebooth4833]

Wow that’s nice! Just what I’m looking for. I’ll try and find a used one first! Thanks pal

[@DansVlog]

You’re welcome

[@AlfredoR21]

Good video! How do you deal with the grass that get throw away and somethings goes to the mulch?

[@redgersbeck5005]

Congrats on your new rig, you have got me thinking my next big purchase, cheers from down under

[@DansVlog]

Thank you buddy. That's my point, think about YOUR business and ignore all the noise from all the youtubers. Everyone wants to tell you to get what they got cause it's the best since sliced bread but that may not be so for YOU!

[@seanwatts392]

I work for a big lawn maintenance company that uses these. My boss has some that are years old and maintains and fixes them in house. We maintenance really big apartment complexes so we put alot of hours on them. The issues that I've noticed the most are the pull start mechanism sucks. These little plastic arms that when you pull the string it catches and spins the mower always break and the string will never catch or the string won't retract back. And sometimes the hydrolics will make the mower turn to one side more but can be adjusted. Other than that it's a very good mower. Just always keep extra arms for the pull start mechanism. Doesn't happen to all his mowers. He has about 15 exmarks and it happens to about 6 of them all the time.

[@timberhills1778]

Thank You for the video,I'm researching getting one

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Dan congratulations 🍾🎊🎈I purchased a 48”snapper pro walk behind for $5700 for this season I like it so far I wanted a Exmark but I couldn’t justify spending 8k for it I love Exmarks!! After I pay this machine off in a few months I’m hoping to purchase a 36” stand on Exmark and pay it off November 2020.

[@nellof1244]

Beautiful machine. Congratulations

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@freshcutlandscapinginc]

Congratulations very nice. 👍. I got 32 encore rage stand on ($6000 90% of my customers won't fit even a 34 like you said depends on your area (Hollywood fl) and I got the 42 ZTx gravely like you had and use once in a while I use the 32 most and a self pro also I learn so much from you You help me start my business almost two years ago and I'm still learning thank you so much love watching your videos and so happy for you getting the mower you wanted enjoy and be safe. Thank you Guy (that my name lol 😀)

[@DansVlog]

I grew up in Hollywood Florida. I used to run a 36 inch Scagg belt drive and it would fit through most chain-link fences but definitely close

[@freshcutlandscapinginc]

Dan's Vlog I remember you talking about your time here in one video. I wanted 36 but it won't fit on most back yard gate on my client Trust me I try and their back yard are big I had no choice but to go with 32 Again that in my clients don't know why most got small gate

[@DansVlog]

Back in the day, 33 inch chain link gates was the big thing. I remember Them all too well.

[@freshcutlandscapinginc]

Dan's Vlog lol 😂. Exactly That my problem But I am getting new clients with new house that have big gate so in the future I will add the 36 hopefully When I have enough of them

[@toms641]

I have an older 50" Gravely belt drive + a larger ZTR with hydro. The Gravely is starting to wear me out. Nice new equipment you have. I see the logic. Good luck with it.

[@DansVlog]

50 inch belt drive will definetly make a man out of ya!

[@toms641]

Yeah, lol. Half the time it's more a drag-behind than a walk-behind.

[@chucknorris5907]

They are great mowers. I run 2 60s and a 48. They last quite a while. One of my 60s before i traded it in had a little over 3000 hours on it

[@DansVlog]

52'2 and 60's are monsters! They look freakin awesome with the anti-scalp wheels.

[@chucknorris5907]

@@DansVlog the only costly work ive had to have done on mine in the past is replace the hydro pumps on the back. And when one of them goes you have to replace the wheel motor on the same side. Wish they werent so expensive. I think i paid 8900 for the last 60 i bought 3 years ago. And my front deck 52" diesel grasshopper with the bagging unit was around 14,500. Only use it for spring and fall clean ups. Ive tried all the big names and that grasshopper is the best for sucking up.

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Nice mower now a bigger trailer, it never ends bro

[@bboyclow]

I have the Exact same Walk behind mower for my business and I love it! I'm running the jungle Jim sulky and the excelerator grass catcher.

[@DansVlog]

I was looking at Jungle Jim on Amazon last night. I like the 2 wheel model.

[@Jenniferboyette941]

Dan's Vlog check into the wright velke... a little more pricey, but when backing up it’ll fold up under and reverse without having to pick it up or ride it. I’ve got the exmark one and wished bought the wright velke.

[@revfred2008]

I would love to have a 36" like that and have a 48" zero turn. Rock both of them and I am all the way good.

[@LilybetMells]

Love the new toy Dan and very much deserved. Hope you have many fun mows with it xx

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Lilybet and Happy Mommy ‘s Day

[@marksingletary8309]

Fine mower. The first commercial walk behind I ever used. Climbed a privacy fence the 1st day. LOL It wants to go & cuts like a dream. Enjoy!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Mark

[@billylawerance3108]

Nice mower Dan, I have a gravely compact pro 34 and I put larger tires on back and it still fits thru all my gates and does not rut.

[@DansVlog]

Smart putting the larger tires on.

[@RockJay2NayMe]

I've been waiting for a long time for you to get a 30+inch walk behind the mower!!! Wooh!!!

[@DansVlog]

LOL I am very excited

[@jordankane2606]

Dan this makes me happy for you. I love my turf tracers. Congrats

[@DansVlog]

I've wanted this since the 90's but never got one. I always settled for belt drive.

[@Seren1624]

Congrats...so happy you got your dream come true...

[@DansVlog]

Thank you! Happy Mother's day hun!

[@Seren1624]

Thank you so very much!

[@aaronjones5372]

I run a 48 inch turf tracer and I haul it in a Ford E-150 Van..no trailer and Always out of the weather.. works very well..

[@DansVlog]

Heck ya!!

[@jackslawncaredanielewing2164]

Dan I have the 2013 48" model and I will never get rid of it I have found that the walk behind is a little more versatile for hills, back yards .

[@DansVlog]

oh for sure, and "reaching" under trees, bushes, awnings etc. I have owned a ZTR and Walk behinds and hands down, the WB is far more versatile for residential properties with gates, fences and objects in the yard

[@tommymann69]

You make it look so easy

[@DansVlog]

I am just the conductor, the machine is singing along with grace and ease

[@rellmonger7935]

Great choice. I bought my 1st 36" Bobcat walk behind hydro floating deck. I love it, but now people with 1+ acres calling me. So I might buy my buddy 52" Exmark. He bought a new 60" Emark WB.

[@DansVlog]

Freakin awesome! Do you have a trailer to handle both machines?

[@rellmonger7935]

@@DansVlog not yet. I just bought a 03 Dodge B2500 Cargo van too. I will get a trailer if I buy the 52.

[@ntsreviewsandvlogs9005]

Highly Recommend!!

[@aleemsmith9507]

Reliable versatile mowers man

[@DansVlog]

Love this thing!

[@scottburns4515]

I'm looking at a exmark viking hydro 48" cut tomorrow. It's not new but a nice used unit. Anything you think I should look at while looking at a used mower.

[@DansVlog]

Wiggle the blades to see if spindles are good. Should be no wiggle. Obviously check oil and air filter condition. Fire it up and run the blades. Feel for bad vibrations. Other than that, not much more I can say. Not sure the seller will let you tear into the hydros so... it’s a crap shoot... good luck my friend

[@scottburns4515]

@@DansVlog thank you for the help. We will see how it goes. I've been want one of these also so hopefully it's a good machine.

[@keithbrookshire]

Congrats on the sweet piece of new equipment. I have a walk behind brush mower with a 17 HP Kawasaki. It's a smooth running powerhouse. The only drawback is Carburetor service. If you ever need to do more than a basic cleaning you're looking at a $200 replacement. Rebuild kits aren't available. At least for mine. I'm looking forward to seeing you make this thing pay for itself.

[@DansVlog]

$200?? OUCH! Let's hope anything that happens happens under warranty!!

[@Bobtrain007]

When you go to start the-mower do you have to put the lock lever?

[@dairyashford]

Congrats. Can you explain why you chose a walk behind versus a stander?

[@devohnmitchell]

for that much money i don't plan on walking. And from what i understand the standon mowers function like walk behind mowers

[@henryrodgers3409]

Congrats Dan . What a great video . Just found your channel and what a great channel it is . You give out lots of great information on your experience on mowing lawns and stuff . This is a really good learning channel . Thanks

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@tlcsnowteam]

congratulations dan on your new mower

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Jorma! You too!

[@tlcsnowteam]

Well I didn’t get the Timemaster yet but I will be getting towards the end of season I’m going to wait and see special starts

[@marksreviewsandrants8554]

Good looking mower,I did not know you was getting one.

[@jimdangelo6842]

Real nice mower Dan. Thanks for the demonstration. Good luck with it.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Jim

[@hammeroklaammerman3089]

Hey Dan, What made you go with Exmark? Did you consider Toro...Scag...Gravely? Did you consider a stand on ? Also how many yards are you doing that you wanted to change to this commercial?

[@jerrodg938]

So you would prefer that kind of pushing lawn more than a stand up mower?

[@DansVlog]

Ya

[@jdlawnman7495]

Man! New upgrade! Nice dan!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you!

[@scottsmith7337]

How do you like the mower after 2 years ? I’m about to pull the trigger on one

[@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324]

Congrats on new mower

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@BILLYBOB923]

Dan - Sweet machine. I agree the one con is the rutting that comes with small tires. Would you consider making the side hustle a full-time hustle?

[@DansVlog]

Thank you. Only if I have to. I enjoy my job very much and the benefits matter

[@rexhargrove5172]

Excellent review

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@victorrippe5845]

Very nice mower congrats.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@pnwtundra07]

Congrats on the new mower some day I'll be able to afford a walk behind good info on the differences

[@gregau21]

She's a BEAUT Dan! This mower will last you forever. Congrats. Do you think you will add a mulch kit since some of the yards are kind of small for side discharge?

[@DansVlog]

A mulch kit, no… That is too permanent. I’m going to get a chute blocker so I can mulch or I can open it a little or I can open it all the way up.

[@jayfirebaugh]

Wow! Sweet new mower!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Jay!!

[@PapaByrd07]

Congrats on the new mower....I'm excited for you. Can't wait to see it in use on future vlogs.

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@claudiomurillo5080]

Congrats man wish you the best this season

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@angelo60415]

Congrats on your new mower, have fun!

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@jc51373]

question; how is the speed adjustment on this thing? Is is infinite? Meaning no detents on the gear lever where you have to put into or is it slide mechanism so you can adjust and dial the speed right to where you want it?

[@DansVlog]

No indents. Easily tap the lever for minor speed adjustments or move it in larger motions as you wish

[@jc51373]

yeah from what I've learned exmark has that patented so the Wright WB I have, every bit as good quality build and cut, has detents. It sucks because it's like your locked into the speeds they chose. I need to find out if it's adjustable somehow or this 2 day old mower goes back for the exmark.

[@jc51373]

Got the 48 and freakin love it. Put it through it's paces today, beautiful cut on these mowers and I am coming from a simplicity which cuts super nice. I love this mower it's very smooth, glad i went with Exmark.

[@gordonhutchinson529]

Awesome mower, smart purchase...

[@DansVlog]

Thank you

[@tommymann69]

My deck on my honda three speed self propelked push mower .the cracknhas gotten longer under the deck time to buy a aluminum dexk or try to fix the old plastic deck.

[@pab6069]

About a year ago I saw you tested drive one of these, but it was a smaller one I guess(stand behind) right?

[@DansVlog]

Yes a stander, it was cool but not what I like. Nice tho

[@joshua7999]

Thanks for the review. Do you think that that model (36”) has enough power? As far as I know, it is only available with a 14.5hp engine.

[@DansVlog]

Plenty of power

[@Dsheppard1828]

How is this machine on hills? Looks like a great mower. Thanks for another great video Dan.

[@DansVlog]

Being a hydro with low center of gravity it will be phenomenal on hills but I don’t have any to play with

[@joeyyoung9517]

Congratulations on your purchase 👍

[@DansVlog]

Thank you Joey

[@flashlawnservice]

Congrats! Exmark Turf Tracers are awesome mowers. However, I would not recommend disconnecting the safety handles. If the mower gets away from you it will continue forward on its own with the blades on and may cause serious damage to you or property.

[@diamondstripes678]

While dan has great awareness of how his machine operates accidents still do happen. I personally have witnessed new guys who never used a WB but claimed they have. and get behind one only to let go of one handle and the thing gets away from them. if it wasnt for those safety handles, the mower would have caused alot of damage to property. simply just letting go and the pto shuts off and the mower just dies.

[@DansVlog]

I blame the owner for handing over a machine to someone with little to no experience in an area on a property where damage can occure. Relying on a safety switch is ass-backwards but, what do I know?

[@andrewjohn9813]

@@DansVlog fully agree safety switches are only to protect the people with lack of knowledge and training that should not be using the machine in the first place

[@flashlawnservice]

Good points. Just thought I’d put that out there for those who are not as experienced with commercial mowers. Looks like it will be a great machine for you. Your videos are very informative.

[@shyguy2481]

I'm sure I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for the safety handles. But I run it on 6 all day with the hydro springs on the highest settings which are under the fuel tanks by the hyrdos. I also use a velke.

[@vicslawncare712]

Hey Dan, I’m trying to decide between this exmark and toro 36 walk behind hydro 44410 model. I bet it’s more expensive. But besides the price what would you recommend?

[@DansVlog]

If price is close to each other, try out the controls to see what fits you best and be aware of warranty and dealer/service support

[@mikethomas4570]

Good video as always! I thought about a timemaster vs 36” a lot before finding a Ferris 36 with 190 hrs. Love it! And with my sulky a great backup for my Ztr

[@DansVlog]

Great job on the Ferris. Hard to find WB’s in good shape.

[@kathrynjoseph2599]

Whoa!! Now that's a lawnmower! While others will comment on the mechanics, I'd like to say a word about your fashion sense... matching shirt and lawnmower colors. Very cool. (Such a girly thing to notice, ha!) Congrats on your new mower (toy?)! ;-)

[@DansVlog]

I also waxed my eye brows for this video! LOL

[@scottuptain260]

@@DansVlog HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@kathrynjoseph2599]

LOL You are quite witty this morning, Dan! Enjoy your day...

[@jordan367]

Congrats on 46k subscribers

[@DansVlog]

Thank you!

[@joegutierrez6021]

Great work Dan! So when did the mulch chute attachment come in. I know you’ll share the buying information on it. Or have you already done so?

[@DansVlog]

Did a video on the chute blocker. Search "Dan's Vlog Grass Flap"

[@SoManyDogs]

Did you happen to look at the new Gravely Pro Walk Hydro 36"? I compared them side by side and ended up with the Gravely, primarily because it was heavier built, had a better deck adjustment system, longer warranty and most of all, their Intuitive Steering system. There is nothing else like it and I found far easier to use vs the lever system the Exmark and all the other walk behinds use.

[@DansVlog]

I looked at it but I’m just not a stander guy.