Life After The Honda HRX 537.

[@lancenoble3863]

Been gardening for over 30 years and all I use is Honda HRX 537. Best all round reliable, mower and it’s great for mulching. Don’t bother with roller mowers as customers are not interested in stripes unless they have a bowling green somewhere in their garden! Looks like your 537 has a few more years left in it still.

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

I find it's gardeners who want stripes. Not customers.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing.👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Your so right Gary.

[@swiss300173]

The Hrx 537 is a great mower, I picked mine up at an auction for a steal, 250 quid, love it .

[@gregnichol8290]

Rob speaking from experience here, if you can get another hrx537 then get one. By far the best lawnmower going. I've used them all, maybe not all but a fair few of them. Stihl, hayter, John deere, etesia, toro, cobra, ebrauer, Mountfield etc. There is no lawnmower that's as good an all rounder as the hrx. None. Honestly. On my nicer jobs with easy access I use an hrh 536 or hayter 48 pro and it gives a great finish but the hrx is a great finisher just doesn't do stripes.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Very wise 👍thank you.

[@saabmatt]

You can get another 10 years out of that mower, I'm using a 2002 model (brought last year), only changed the oil and plug last year, this year the cables and drive belt, runs like a champ, never let me down, I do between 12-16 lawns a day with it, don't waste you're money, keep it! OR sell it to me 😄

[@TheRis81]

Every day of the year aye

[@gregnichol8290]

The drives are bad on the hrx's. They don't last all that long if they get used all day everyday. Honda don't seem to sell the grlearbox for them as a part its pretty frustrating because they are great mowers

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I will keep it as long as the drive holds up 👍

[@mycolliesandme268]

If it ain't broke , still does the job keep it . Good mower that. At least keep it for back up,mine is still going after i think 7yrs. Just look after it, and it'll serve you for many years. And sod the stripes, just cut the grass and do a good job. You've been tempted by the saltex sweet shop.😊👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

That's the plan! All the best.

[@jamesparker9079]

Hi Rob, i would definitely stay with your 537 they are great mowers!! For a 19" id say etesia pro 46!! Very well built not too heavy and they pick up great!!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks, the etesia don’t leave the greates finish, so I hear.

[@rusrad74]

I'm on my 4th season now with my HRX 537, I love it, it's certainly taken a beating over the past few years tho

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

They are a great lawn mower. 👍🏻

[@SimseFalk1819]

I have used the Makita PLM4621N2 for a season now. I dont have many customers, but everyone is happy about the quality. It has a briggs and stratton engine on it, starts first or second pull. It Mulches perfect, cuts high grass great and packs the bag completely full. 46cm cut and weighs 33.8 kg

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thant sounds great , pleased you’re happy with it.

[@darrenupton5500]

I love my Husqvarna LC551VBP. Best mower ive ever had. I wouldnt personally look at another mower now. You need to speed the engine up a bit when you first get it and the blade clutch takes a bit of getting used to. Shes a savage!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Darren.

[@jasonburns9138]

I’ve got a cobra rm53 21inch Honda engine . Fantastic mower for my gardening business here in Suffolk . Leaves Lovely finish Rob 👍

[@jasonburns9138]

I also have the 19 inch cobra mower for around £1100 that’s decent as well . Although like you say the collection isn’t great when wet . All those mowers with the Honda engine are very similar so you’ll be spoilt for choice 👍

[@jasonburns9138]

And just for the record I have the small hayter pro 41 and that is absolutely dreadful even if it’s only a dew on the lawn 😂 when bone dry it’s decent

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, all bases covered. All the best.

[@ecp4500]

I got the Makita XGT 40v 480mm lawn mower with 4 swigback hi lift blades. It cut through 2 foot tall Kikuyu like a hot knife through butter. 2nd mow hear in Australia, was close to a foot tall in very wet grass. No issues packing the catcher full. Excellent mulcher. The rear side discharge chute is good but not for overgrown grass. It tapers smaller at exit so will block easily. Got the matching blower and powerhead combo system. Mower is about 32 kilos. I can manage lifting into boot without the batteries. Its a strain with two 8ah batteries onboard so removed them when loading/unloading. Beats my dads 140cc rover and grandfathers Victa Classic. No contest. On max power expect 50 minutes with two 8 ah and self propel under a good load.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s appreciated. All the best

[@chrisbucks1192]

Thanks Rob, I took the plunge and bought the HONDA 537 HY as its only 4cm bigger deck than the 476 and the weight is the same...….I'm sure it will be a big improvement from my big lump of a Hayter 😎 Enjoy the sun...…..

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

A great mower . I love mine . Good luck with it.

[@Luke-pt5rn]

Hi Rob, don’t know if you remember but I bought a Honda hrx537 key start at the beginning of this year it was my first hrx537 I’ve been cutting grass for nearly twenty years and your absolutely right Rob the hrx is just awesome although I had to stop using it when September came along so i got the old Etesia pro46 18” cut that saved the day! But hrx is still the best stick with it 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Luke.👍🏻

[@timward3912]

Rob,its all about opinions. Ive always been a hayter man.best finish for me by a mile. I know it has faults .i once bought a honda pro.i soon went back to hayters. Brilliant videos always pal.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.👍🏻

[@adamstockton67]

Look forward to the channel update Rob. Keep the content coming.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Adam. All the best.

[@dogmangreengrass736]

i never had one but people say lawn flight . basically a honda . ❤❤❤

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Lawn flite are great mowers , on the heavy side. 👍🏻

[@simondalzell5635]

I charge £12.50 for this. Not next year . I've been doing it for NOWT. I watched your pricing video. Thanks for all videos. Useful to a Novice.

[@Raven-qj8xk]

£25 minumum price per lawn is the best thing ive done. My best day of the week has 7 lawns on two adjacent streets, all take between 20 and 35 mins... im slowly swapping all my bigger jobs out for postage stamp lawns. I did the same as you when I started...tenner an hour..doh. Good luck

[@simondalzell5635]

thanks.@@Raven-qj8xk

[@tomjones9383]

​@@Raven-qj8xk What would you charge for a lawn the size of the one in video? I've been charging £30-£40 depending on if its a new or regular customer, but I often worry if its too expensive

[@Raven-qj8xk]

@@tomjones9383it all depends on cost of living where you live, I live in the sw England, my buddy charges £55 min lawn cut but lives in Surrey where house prices, services and food etc are all more expensive.. In my area, with a lawn in that lovely condition(superb work Maxwell) I agree I would charge £50. There is opportunity to quote for a couple of extras like tree n shrub trimming and its always worth showing a local garden centre catelogue/price list for plants, shrubs and flowers to customers but source from a local nursery instead... for instance I provided 3 white Cameila sourced at £6 but garden centre price is £21.84! Do same with turf and any ceramic/clay pots, free standing barrels for trees, fencing/ partitions etc! But I make the.most from lawns n hedges and try to avoid fence work unless im certain of depth of topsoil.

[@Raven-qj8xk]

@@tomjones9383 forgot to mention on Camellia example I also charge for my digging and planting time.I was trying to show an easy way to get mark up on plants/materials!

[@robpgardens7592]

I've just bought a new 537 to tide me over for the next few years. I've also got a smaller roller Hayter (!), which works really well for my smaller lawns.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, good luck Rob.

[@petersellers6104]

Been in the trade 40 years, mainly commercial. The 537 HRX HY is without question the best mower available as an all round machine, we mulch mainly but the convenience of being available to collect with just moving the handle and not messing about with mulch plugs or changing blades is very convenient. We run 2 and we do not service them EVER only replace the blades when needed, we take the view that it is cheaper to fix something when it fails , both mowers are used for around 30 hours per week in the season and are 5 years old with no failures or breakages the no service works for us financially. Think you will regret buying a Wiebang from what I hear from dealers and contacts in the trade, I would stick with the HRX.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you for that. You have made my mind up. All the best.

[@BrittanyLazyLiving]

Get a battery mower with spare batteries. No petrol or exhaust fumes, much lighter and cheaper to run. I use an Ego 21”

[@BrittanyLazyLiving]

Oh, and they are quieter which is good for everyone and you won’t need to wear ear defenders!

[@amgdigitalservices]

I got the ego with extra batteries- add on roller kit which is easy to remove so works in almost all weathers. And it’s much lighter 😀

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I am not a fan of ego. Thanks for sharing your experience and good luck.👍🏻

[@TheInvisibleDipplin]

I it's Chris from grass barber garden services Bolton Lancashire you got a good videos

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks very much.👍🏻

[@chrisodonnell1143]

Hi Rob, thanks for the video, as a hrx537 owner for many years I'd agree it's the best 21inch all rounder. But for a perfect medium size mower I would recommend an etesia pro 46 without hesitation. That's the only medium mower I would ever use. The hrx 476 collection is absolutely terrible. A hint of damp/wet it clogs immediately due to the smaller deck and poor volume of airflow. Etesia pro 46 - it's a game changer mate

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Chris. I heard the etesia offers a poor finish. Good for commercial use not fine lawns. Is that correct.

[@chrisodonnell1143]

Good Morning Rob. Tbh the finish isn't as good as the hrx due to not having the rubber strip at the back, however if the blades are sharp and the grass cut at a reasonable speed the finish is definitely acceptable, I've had no complaints from any customers. I would highly recommend you having a free trial at a dealership where you can try them all out. I done that and bought a good second hand one. That's up to u mate but I wish I had bought it years ago. Hope that helps mate

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Chris, appreciate your advice.👍🏻

[@cameronbarker4201]

I love my Honda isy nice a light bags pretty well in the wet got enough power and leaves a light strip

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@jameswyeth8223]

Rob you love the 537 get another one, or the smaller version. keep the old one for rough tidy up jobs its made by Honda so it will keep gong a few years yet. When i was a young mechanic age 20 in 1993 a customer got a new Honda civic, i'm 51 on Sunday and she is a garden customer now, and i still check the oil for her now ! 😉👍. And you're right about this weather i've lost about a 8 days recently, but looks good tomorrow. You're spoiling us with two videos this week 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you James. All the best.

[@trucker9462]

Rob. Your HRX will last for years. If its not using oil, and the drive is strong theres nothing wrong with it, anything else can be easily serviced/replaced. Give it a full engine service, take the wheels off and grease the axles, replace the cables, and it'll be as good as new. If you are looking at a replacement front line mower to reduce the workload of the HRX have a look at the HRN the top model has a 170 cc engine, blade clutch, only two levers for wheel adjustment, mulching lever, and variable speed, they are priced around £800. Good luck and all the best.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant advice. Thank you.

[@philgardener7018]

Thats a nice garden. If your happy with the HRX 537 I would get another HRX 537 or the 19inch version. you cant beat Honda for reliability. Keep an eye out and if Honda do stop making petrol mowers buy one of the last HRX 537 too even if your not ready and it will keep you going for years. I dont do much mowing but I do 2 with a Honda HRH 536. its very heavy (at 58kg it weighs more than my assistant!). As I dont do many I let everyone else choose which mower they wanted and that was the one left as they didnt like the weight. Im happy to put up with the weight as its the most reliable mower we have.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Phil. All the best.

[@markhubb45]

Hi rob I got he estesia 46 pro about a month ago after i killed my stihl 650v hit a drain. Its really expensive but i a really liking it has a great cut wide chute awseome collection for wet grass and at the minute the leaves. And one thing you would also like having a small van is it is nice and compact, the speed up kit is a must on the self propel check out Lewis garden services he shows how too fit it. Keep running the Honda for as long as possible then blow the budget on the etesia 46. More intermiten weather next week just do what you can do, everyone wants everything done straight but you cant control the weather i have still got last cuts to do.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Mark. Brilliant advice.

[@markhubb45]

@lewisgriffiths694 got pro 46 fixed speed it's nice speed now and box is great easy on and off and holds a good amount the stihl 545 is also a good light machine for the wet

[@markhubb45]

@lewisgriffiths694 yes the phts3 with honda engine it not light but I have ramp drop straight out of van side door. I thought the 650v would be lighter than it's was but it is a bigger machine. Smaller mower makes more sense most of the time. Pro 46 wet or dry suits most situations gets my vote. Or smaller budget stihl 545rm in and out small lawns can't go wrong

[@user-qo8bo6ge6s]

Buy another Honda hrx 537 rob only mower I changed from Honda to weibang and am changing back to Honda hrx again weibang to hard to maintain Honda has better options also for cutting 😊

[@deanbird3720]

I've heard weibang parts can be hard to get hold of. I use hayter 56 pro for the nicer lawns and I've had a Toro commercial for about 12yrs for all other lawns. I've literally abused it and it just keeps going. Never let me down.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant. 👍🏻

[@eddiesmith7896]

Have a look at the HYUNDAI petrol mowers ,I have two ,one roller and one mulching mower 196 cc 21" cut .I have had them 3 years now never missed a beat.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Eddie.

[@tomreviews9668]

I own the same mower as you. Knowing what I know now, I would be very tempted to go for it's sister; the Honda HRN 536. It's still 21", still does mulching, but slightly lighter and a smaller, more efficient engine. The height adjustment on the wheels looks a sturdier design too.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Cheers Tom, I will have a look.

[@HardingsGardenandProperty]

Agree with a lot of these comments. I’d go for the HRX537 again…..but there is a caveat, Rob…..I have a Stihl 756 which is a bit heavy for smaller gardens, especially when the ground is damp and soft. I took your advice and bought a HRX and since then, the stihl hasn’t seen daylight. The HRX is better in almost every way except, there is a live product recall for the Honda engine fitted to some of the HRXs which my dealer apparently wasn’t even aware of (but that’s another story for another day, Honda dealer selling a brand new machine with a live recall outstanding on it!) relating to a compression relief valve. Just make sure that either, the recall work has been carried out or that the engine number is not on the affected list. But other than that….when it comes to a 4 wheel, lightweight, durable lawnmower for the jobbing gardener, I don’t think there is a machine which shines better. All the best Rich

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Rich for sharing your wisdom. All the best.

[@joechubb]

Great video Rob as always. Iv been watching you since I started my small business 2 years ago. This season I got the weibang virtue as well as weibang legacy pro (very heavy)! The virtue I use more than anything and it’s the best mower Ive had. Can’t fault it so far and it even leaves a nice finish especially for a 4 wheeler. Joe. Love your lawn UK.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Do you find that you’re forever cleaning under the deck and having to remove the under guard over the drive belt to clean that area? Thanks

[@darrencarney6771]

Had weibang g for 7 years excellent mower.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Cheers Darren. I do like them. A bit on the heavy side.

[@t008mx]

its not the mower its how people use the mower keeping the blades sharp buy 3 blades (like buying pars of shoes ) keep them sharp and rotate regular ,very few people do this , the difference in lawn cut is massive , also the build up of muck under the deck /bag , as per your video Does Honda do high lift blades ? weibang have them, great for cutting in the wet Great video have a great weekend

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Extremely wise, thank you for sharing your experience.

[@paulrowles9448]

Rob I've used many over the years but I love the husqvarna LC551vpb takes abit of getting use to but bags wet grass well But I would say if you are happy with what you have stick to it Keep the videos coming 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Paul.👍🏻

[@adamslawnandgardencare9403]

Rob. No such thing as the perfect mower! They’re all a compromise, I’ve run all the top end brands over the years including the Weibang SSD which I’ve mentioned before. I’m pretty much settled on Stihl 19” 4 wheels as my main wheeled mower with the Stihl 21” roller as my stripper but have now bought the Cobra 19” pro roller with the Honda engine to replace that. Great mower now that I’ve increased the revs to speed it up. Superb finish in wet and dry, has the fan thingy that picks up everything. Great post.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Adam, appreciate your input.

[@williambrown3762]

Great video, I'm thinking about an etesia pro 46 for next year, not maybe as a direct replacement for the hrx537 but as another mower for smaller lawns and the wet, the honda should be able to be fixed / maintained for a good while yet , but maybe it could be demoted should we say , still part of the team , as I always say you can never have enough back up machines , even new stuff can give trouble or have a break down

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Very wise , thank you .

[@williambrown3762]

​@@lewisgriffiths694I still haven't bought any new mowers this year yet, still in pressure wash/ garden tidy/ hedge planting/ trimming mode , need to get organised with what all I'm buying for the new season soon , I do have an etesia pro 53, a very heavy machine not for everyday / every garden use, too awkward and heavy in smaller lawns , a real beast of a mower for large areas or heavy going,the smaller etesia is supposed to be a great job in the wet, it's hard to beat the all round of the honda hrx 537 and leaves a nice finish, it might be harder to get the hold of one but, not sure if they are stopped or stopping making them or not?

[@justincase7539]

I have been cutting grass now for 27 years used many different mowers, then in 2009 I bought my first etesia pro51k which I still use regularly. Apart from the usual wearing parts being replaced they will run and run. Early this year I thought about replacing the oldest mower and I thought about a webang mower as a new dealer started up a few miles away from me, as I was unsure about the thing when I was looking at it in the showroom in a bid to get me to buy one the dealer said they had one for demo so I was lucky enough to use it for a couple of days. And it was absolutely rubbish compared to the etesia my 2009 machine beat it hands down. If you are not looking for one as big as the pro51 the pro46 is just as good. But at the end of the day when ever you buy a new mower you get what you want. Keep up the great videos thanks Justin

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Justin. What is the finish on the Etesia like. Is it ok for domestic lawns. 👍🏻

[@kevinprendergast3259]

I have a pro 51 it's excellent etesia

[@justincase7539]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Hi Rob, I use it on a lot of domestic lawns and the finish I think is good. But it is not a mower for striped lawns when the grass is lush if you go up and down there is a bit of different shading to it. Also I don't think the wheel mark's are any more visible than you get with other 4 wheel mowers. As with other mowers keeping the blade from getting to dull helps. The blades on the etesia have a little notch on the side and when you have sharpened back to there that's when it is time to replace the blade. I have all ways found it to be good on lawns and just areas of grass. Hope this is a bit of help. Many thanks Justin

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Justin. It does help.

[@justincase7539]

@@lewisgriffiths694 Hi If I remember Wright it was the same one it was one that you could bag or mulch with. It was one that they had they took to shows as a demo mower. I use the pro 51 etesia's but if I bought a pro 46 I would go for the pro 46 phe3. Etesia's aren't cheap but I really do believe you get what you pay for with these. They really do perform in the wet. Hope this is a bit of help for you many thanks Justin

[@Grahams-Grass]

Think if your down sizing to smaller gardens you need a smaller mower that 537 is a big unit to be throwing round a small gardens.. I'd keep the 537 aswell sure it will still get some use ... just semi retirement 🤠😊

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I will keep it as long as the drive keeps going.

[@Grahams-Grass]

@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices are those not hydrostatic gearboxes .do you have to change the oil in the gearbox .. .. if the cable is adjusted and it still seems slow and its not had a belt for a while I'd try a new belt ...

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@johnsweeney1712]

Rob, replace the Honda HRX537 with another Honda HRX537, you know what they can do and as there’s a fleet of them out there parts will be available for the foreseeable. I’d get the one you have serviced by the Pro maintenance guy you already deal with… it’s a few bob to spend but he’ll leave it so that it’ll do another season at least and you’ll have a backup for the new replacement when it’s in maintenance. Keep up the good work.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you for the advice John.

[@joenotley5911]

The gears in the wheels are the first thing to go on a hrx . But you can get new ones . The engine will l never stop

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Joe.

[@mowingprolawns]

Hi Rob, no such thing as the perfect mower but I think the HRX comes close. Remember the dealer here trying to talk me out of buying my first one because it wasn't classed "commercial grade" lol. Light on the turns, best mulcher ever and bulletproof. What more do you need.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

The only part of the mower that’s not commercial is the drive. It’s still a brilliant mower. 👍🏻

[@albe013]

no new honda lawnmowers at the end of this year in any market because they cant meet pollution requirements i have 2 rover mowers one from 2005 560 procut 22 inch and a 2007 pro cut 50 20 inch apart from regular service and they keep going they have cut many thousands of acres of grass and 2 foot tall grass , cut in 3 inches of water and they cut and collect wet grass without alot of blocking up have 2 petrol hover mowers also have hayter 41 / 48 /56 / hayter hayterette and rander 53 pro also a 16 / 18 inch macallister mowers have never used honda mowers but been told when they break they are expensive to repair hope you find the mower you want thanks Albert the mower man

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Albert, appreciate your input.

[@garryedwards8451]

Rob great video. Don't go for the Weibang mower mate. I've had 2 running in the past, there so heavy, lifting in and out the van all day. I went back to Lawnflite. Lost money on them. Garry Solihull

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Garry. Very wise.

[@mr.tidygarden]

Rob really enjoyed this video great to see you in action. I fully agree after four seasons its time to upgrade. Have a relaxing weekend. Damien from Cork City🙏

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Damien. All the best from Newcastle.👍🏻

[@nealwilson6488]

I'm in the same position, had mine about the same time "Bags a bit turn on the corners" thinking of just getting a new cover for it. It's still a good mower really but sometimes you feel like you need another toy to play with. I was thinking of the Stihl 655VS but you saying the Stihl doesn't quite leave as good a cut Puts a little doubt in my mind. Decisions Decisions🤔😂 My son's got the Weibang & it's heavy , the handle broke on the turning "not sure if it was because of the weight" Who knows, probably just a one off.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I think running the hrx into the ground then buy another one makes sense.

[@AndrewSmith-el5fs]

Gotta love a Honda !

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Andrew.

[@ched999uk]

As long as the Honda is working well and you service it then keep it going till it fails. Keep the money in the bank for a new one just in case.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

You have read my mind. All the best.

[@user-bk6ng8cd6q]

Great videos Rob, many thanks for all the advice. My Hayter 56 pro is 7 years old and still doing well but only used for the better lawns! not sure what i will get when it comes to replacing it, could do with something a bit easier to get in and out of the van! also have a Striga Multicip which is ok for the rough cuts

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.👍🏻

[@jamesbooth5820]

Got 5 Hondas here all 536. Oldest is 1997, Weibangs are heavy

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks James . 👍

[@marcusd2380]

Honda every time. It’s not just the engine it’s the other parts the quality is just there. Don’t buy smaller. Get a set of van ramps. Great looking garden there too

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Great point! Thank you.

[@dazza14778]

Hi rob, i think ive said before but my go to mower is honda hrd 536, a great mower but not so good in wet grass, ive got stihl mowers with plastic boxes that are great in wet weather

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Do you find the hrd a little heavy. Thanks

[@dazza14778]

Bit of a heave to get on the back of my tipper truck as im getting older 😅 Not as heavy as the weibang and apparently they have many issue's but ive never had one

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Maybe stick to what you know and like, you know tho I'll say the pro 46. If I've said it once.....they may be expensive but mine do thousands of hours, do tens of thousands pounds worth of work, hardly ever let you down and after 4/5 solid years you can sell on for a couple of hundred quid or keep for rough jobs. Try a demo possibly if they do for that size mower. I've heard mixed reviews on the weibang but should try one at some point I guess. Enjoy the down time 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Cheers Nathan. Does the Etesia leave a nice finish, suitable for domestic lawns. All the best.

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices sharp blades as good as the old Honda's I used to use. Deffo demo if you can

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@craigpyper6366]

Wee use honda izy 18inch and honda hrx 21inch and 19inch. We have alot gardens with stairs. So honda izy gets used the most. Nice n light.. honda hrx for flat gardens for speed. 2 man team 15 to 20 gardens done a day depending on weather. West coast of Scotland we see alot of rain

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing . Good luck going forward.👍🏻

[@EByronMann]

I apologize for taking your time, but I need your help, with closed captions. You always have them on and several people I would like to know more about don't have them. Some say they don't know how, others claim youtube does it. Can you give me any guidance to give them. Thank you for your time. I am not a gardener, but I find your van talks thoughtful for any business. Good luck, as always.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I don’t understand. Do you mean the comments section being open so you can leave a comment?

[@EByronMann]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I am sorry I was not clear. For the hearing impaired, KZbin provides a written transcription of your comments that run across the bottom of the video. As you always have them on, I thought you could tell me how you activated it.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sorry I can’t. 👍🏻

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

Rob. You know I sing the praises of Weibang. I love my 53ssd shaft drive. But if I where you I wouldn't get the one your talking about. I've owned one and taking that cover off underneath is a pain! It's easy. But it's a pain. Thankfully. I don't have that problem with mine being shat drive. My advice then. Keep what you've got. I'd be very surprised if its really coming to the end of its life. Rust will kill your mower before the engine dies. Even if Honda are no longer producing new machines. Parts will be available for older machines for many, many years to come. This approach is the cheapest and best option in my view.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Gary, I will keep it as long as the drive keeps working. After that who knows, maybe another Honda. All the best.

[@funkyduckproductions.8844]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices If the drive goes repair it. Cost of repair against the cost on a complete new machine. No brainier imo. As long as the deck is solid. I'd keep it as long as possible.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Gary. I will look at that.👍🏻

[@waynehammerton5698]

I've always been one for sticking with what you know machinery wise Rob but having said that I'm by no means any sort of expert

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Wayne, I think your right.👍

[@waynehammerton5698]

Absolutely no problem whatsoever Rob

[@ianwilliamson2980]

stick we same mate its worth it

[@Perkii6]

should get a good few more years out of it , my john deere the old girl I've been using for the last 17 years ( new engine about14year ago sawn off washing pole sad day ) it were made in 2000 so the body coming up for 24 . I wouldn't swap it for any mower but its slowly on its way out , I probably will replace it with a HRX537 looks ideal and similar to my JDeere . I'd stick with the Honda for now if I were you. Its been the worst year ever for the weather never lost so many cuts , my dad been doing it for 40+ years he's never seen a grass cutting season like it.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing your experience, fingers crossed for a dry year in 2024.👍🏻

[@moorgunandmarshes]

My best mower `ever' was the SABO, both 47cm and 53cm. If you wanted to cut regular in the great British weather, those mowers would cut long wet grass clean. The fan assisted blade and `no spout' design of bag meant no deck blockage till the bag was full. They got taken over by John Deere who then sidelined the non commercial deck ( which was lighter ), only keeping the great deck design on the commercial steel deck lined heavy machine. They also made it impossible to get replacement Kawasaki engines for my existing fleet of aging Sabo's. Needless to say I've never forgiven, or would ever buy John Deere products again. Etesia had a similar deck design, but again it was the weight that put me off. I found the Honda HRX 537 when they came out, liked the design, engines and the mulching option and the weight but knew they were never going to be great on wet grass. But having been in the business for over thirty years I picked up enough knowledge to know how to operate to minimise that failing. Like you said, keep the bag clean, scoop out the deck regularly, alter the cut height and forward speed and the finish is just the same. I'm on my forth machine, I bought another one earlier than planned just in case they became unavailable ( the other three are still working, just not reliable enough for my business, one has a hydrostatic fault, low oil, which i could fix but the one downside of the Honda, like most modern vehicles is to get to that one part you basically have to take the whole machine apart, and that takes time ... and time is better spent making the money ... for a new machine ). My advise for what its worth, buy another HRX while you can as you know what it is capable of in work and not out of a glossy brochure. You can then put off what to get next for at least another four years.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. All the best.

[@user-qo8bo6ge6s]

Buy another Honda hrx rob excellent mower buying another one the year as a changed from Honda to the weibang an changing back to Honda hrx again 😊

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I agree Honda are the way forward. All the best.

[@user-qo8bo6ge6s]

Thanks rob 👍

[@geraldfunnell7932]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻🤩

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you.

[@shanedavies6846]

if you have been happy with the 537 why change mate . if it suits you and your business keep them going well mate all the best shane

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Shane. 👍🏻

[@costaernest]

Bear in mind Weybang is very heavy.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Too heavy, I think.

[@Grahams-Grass]

Honda IZY HRN 536 VK 21" Variable Speed Petrol Lawn Mower worth a look 36kg

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you. I will have a look.

[@OptimusPrimeV2-es4sr]

Why you don't take a HRH 536 ? It's a very great mower !

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I have tried them. In my humble opinion they are very heavy. All the best.

[@OptimusPrimeV2-es4sr]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices The HRN536 ?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sorry, I thought you said hrd.

[@garryturland7254]

I was told by a gardener whose been in the game for many years that Honda has reduced the revs on their engines as a contribution to reducing emissions. Also by reducing revs this results in the mower not picking up as well as you are not getting the same vacuum effect from the slower engine….does anyone know if this is true?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I have heard the same, Honda rpm is usually around 2900, if you increase them to 3200 the mower preforms better. However I am no expert please speak to your local lawn mower mechanic. I hope that helps.

[@vincentsgardens870]

The perfect 4 wheel mower is somebody else mowing fir ya lol 🤣

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Made me laugh.👍🏻

[@neilward8545]

Stick with it Honda last for years. USA are fazing out petrol equipment but not the rest of the world.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Neil.

[@kevinprendergast3259]

Hi Rob,go for a etesia Pro 46,good machine light and good in wet grass,I run etesia and honda PRO'S, the honda engine is the best,the honda pro might be a bit heavy for you but they are good

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for the tips! Whats the finish like from the Etesia?

[@kevinprendergast3259]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices the finish is great with pro 46,but I recommend you get a speed up kit on it,because a bit slow without, the pro 51 leaves some tram lines,but not bad depending on weather 😉

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Kevin.

[@olivia1uk]

Stihl do a dedicated mulching lawn mower. I was just wondering if you think it would be a bad idea to start out a business with this lawn mower only. It is the stihl RM4RTP. I love the idea of mulching. But do you think there are times when I would need the collection bag option?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I wouldn’t start a gardening business with a mulching only lawn mower. They are great when the conditions are right. I would recommend a mower that bags and mulches, this will give you the best of both worlds. Good luck going forward.

[@chrisbucks1192]

I mainly cut small to medium size lawns and I have heard the Honda 476 does not pick up well in the wet due to the smaller deck. Should I get the Honda 537 HY or the 476 HY? Any advice would be great?????????????

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Do you have the 476 rear roller? I find that the Honda collects fine as long as the blade is sharp and the bag is kept clean. Yes it struggles on soaking wet grass. The stihl models collect better but the finish in wet grass isn’t great. I hope that helps , there is no perfect solution. All the best.

[@chrisbucks1192]

@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Hi Rob, Thanks for the advice. Currently, I have the Hayter 48 Pro, but it's just too heavy, mate. Should I get a 476 or the 537 ?? Thanks, great videos, by the way.....:)

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

They are both great lawnmowers. It all depends on your circumstances and the size of lawns you cut regularly. I would recommend putting your hands on both before buy.

[@richardsheppard5881]

HRX537 again

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good advice. Thank you.

[@JarrowGardeningservices-rf9gn]

Them 537 can last for 20 years a light all rounder is the etisia pro.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .👍🏻

[@anthonygee6805]

Get another one rob for they disappear if you love why change

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I agree.👍🏻

[@jackroberts1807]

Hi Rob. Mower too heavy, ramp might help?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Jack. 👍🏻

[@Ziggie2u]

Get a stihl mower, they’re great

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I have one. The finish isn’t great.

[@sheepfarm7560]

Hi Rob why change something you like stick with the Honda .

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Very wise.

[@benhowlett7693]

You not had problems with the gearbox on to them?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

No I haven’t. It’s been great thus far.👍🏻

[@benhowlett7693]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices nice 👌 I’ve had gearbox problems but I’m not sure if that was from using it on bankings which I now don’t use it for as it’s just not upto it!

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

gustharts stocking weibang mowers now.i bet you can get more than another year out that honda.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I am going to try. A man recently said to me , running your business on a shoestring budget is the best advice you will ever receive. All the best.

[@Falconsfall6996]

Stick to what you know HONDA!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@TheInvisibleDipplin]

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[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@russelldownesdownes5618]

Stihl RM 756 YC

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@bartverhaagen]

Try a Toro SR4 !

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I will have a look. Thank you.

[@parrot340]

I think if you watch your own vid back. You have answerd your own question. Another HRX 537 it is.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@phillipspratling9682]

i would stay with honda

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks Philip.

[@matthewevans4413]

If there is nothing wrong with Honda why are you replacing it?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

The drive is slowing down. I will keep it as long as it still works.👍🏻

[@robertblount3143]

Better the devil you know. That's all I will say

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Correct. Thank you.

[@rodneyfiddis]

Honda no good in damp wet conditions, doesn't collect, weibang Pro shaft driven all day long

[@jasonhewlett1283]

There is no such thing as the perfect mower. We all have our likes and dislikes. Sorry that doesn't help you out though ! 🤔😉

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It does help. Thank you.

[@user-qo8bo6ge6s]

Buy another Honda hrx 537 rob only mower I changed from Honda to weibang and am changing back to Honda hrx again weibang to hard to maintain Honda has better options also for cutting 😊