Solo Saturday leaf cleanup with Scag Clam shell bagger

Working solo all day on a Saturday picking up leaves.
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[@troyledbetter6597]

It’s nice to see people taking pride in their work. The yard looked beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@pitchpines3851]

Lots of leaves there. Had to do mine today too before the rain hits for the next couple days. Great video as always!

[@captainel7196]

Sorry you lost a customer dude but you have a great attitude I drink a beer while watching this this morning and I really enjoyed it thank you for sharing with us peace

[@donaldtate3372]

Audience he did a great job, I would hire him to do my yard..Thumbs up Sir..Your work is quality...Yikes lol

[@Itskaren_xo]

Wow great video 😊😊

[@jeffdc66]

Another great video. Take care brother. 👏

[@hankbridges5055]

Don't do like he did and blow the leaves around. Use the machine first. He wasted time doing the leaf-blowing first. Time is money! Leaf-blowers scatter leaves everywhere. If their leaves go into a neighbor's yard, the neighbor can complain.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

@@hankbridges5055 so you would take an hour with the mower to suck up all of the leaves then spend a half hour blowing the leaves out of everything scattering them all over the yard and spend another hour sucking up the leaves. Where are you saving time? Take a half hour blowing the leaves into the yard and and hour with the mower to suck up the leaves.

[@Novisk58]

no more tank top at the intro. we had a good wind storm in our area which knocked off a lot of the leaves which was a shame because the fall colors were really going strong. Its a shame that customers don't have the consideration to call when they want to switch or cancel service. I'm sure that's an uncomfortable call to make but at least it would give you a chance to find out what the reason is. I'm lucky enough to be able to afford to have my lawn cut and sometimes think about that call. I'm pretty happy with my lawn care company and any issues I had were addressed. Only real issue was leaving gates open and having my wife and I chasing our dogs through the neighborhood. Its kind of a mutual venture IMO between us certain things we take care of like picking up after the dogs and not having things laying all over the place. I guess its called consideration. Nice job Mark and I look forward to seeing you in the tank top with snow in the background at some point :-) looking thin, good job on that also.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. You might just see me in a tank top with snow in the background if conditions are right.

[@Novisk58]

your welcome. I think that might be funny sipping s cup of hot chocolate throw in a Santa hat. I hope you get a warm spell to finish up those clean ups.

[@lindabenn7771]

Nice video

[@bobklimple7526]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

the leaves that are going in trailer....how are they removed ? great vid btw i worl alone also and love it

[@tehboxkat]

What’s the model# of that tiger cub? I have the 48 in advantage deck on my tiger cub and I can’t find any bagging systems for it. Don’t have many Scag dealers in my area, most sell exmark so not much help there.

[@igoski1582]

But you left out where, how, and how long it took you to empty the leaves from the trailer. All of that is a curiosity and concern as well.

[@mikeymikieb]

Like that chain smokers type beat lol good video tho

[@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324]

That is a lot of leaves.

[@groundcontrol2795]

Cool video. Hey, when you have leaves piled up like that in the 5 and 6 minute segment, back over them. You'll find that they grind up much more thoroughly, and greater your capacity by a significant amount. : )

[@MrTacoma2008]

Thought the exact same thing when he started piling them up! It def makes a huge difference when they get thick

[@BlackBinderGames]

Ground Control just make sure it’s not too many leaves. Mine bunched up so high they hit my engine and I almost lit the pile on fire lol

[@FeedingHope273]

Can you hear me just joking get a pair of ear plugs You’ll be less tired after. Loved the video helps

[@Masko1992]

Cool trailer bro. I like the set up.

[@sebastianmelendez9477]

Great video, what’s the last song called??

[@Robey1Kenobi]

How do you empty the trailer, with the blower?

[@chungthanh7268]

Good

[@ScottWhalen81]

I know this is from 2018 but I would suggest mowing it 1st while they r spread out, less back & forth with the caster wheels spinning 360°. Then get the perimeter spreading it out. That vacuum system u have on it made it look real nice tho, still looks good!.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Doesn't matter how it is done, still takes the same time to clean up

[@ScottWhalen81]

​@@Marksmisfitworldlol somewhere out of the 17 years that suggestion ended up being way faster for me, sry may not for u.. I don't have to slow down for piled-ups, adding stress on the equipment trying to mulch in bulk. However, the 360° turn of the caster wheels rips up the lawn adding to the repetitive back/forth which puts a beatdown on the lawn... I'm not saying the job u did was "good, bad, fast, slow", each to their own. It was just a public suggestion that worked from the person who suggested it, sry if it doesn't work for u. Out of many years, it has shaved hrs off, less wear/tear to equipment, & less damage to the property. With the leaves spread out, I can mow/mulch as if I'm "just mowing". The only pile-up I have to worry about is the perimeter blown onto the lawn that I didn't want to pile in yet but I got a little wonder leaf vacuum to take care of that. That vacuum was WORTH it lol.

[@johnheidmann1616]

bamboo rake and 10' x 12' tarp with wire stakes at corners works for me.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

Have the Cheetah with 60" deck just wandering with that dump setup does everything drop out or are there times you have to get off to help clean it out.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

There is a sweeper bar inside to clean it out. The hose does have a tendency to plug up with wet heavy leaves so you do have to get off of the mower once in a while to unplug the hose. I increased the drive pulley from a 4 1/2” to a 5 1/2” which helped reduce the hose plugging up.

[@kevinmcmahon2437]

Hey Mark, I have your same setup as you and was wondering about your deck baffle setup. It doesn’t appear you experience blow out. Do you have your front deck baffle set at the lowest setting or do you just have your deck set lower? It’s hard to tell from your video.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Kevin McMahon it is both. The baffle is as low as it can go and the deck is at 2 1/2 inches. It scalps some spots in lawns if I am not careful.

[@kevinmcmahon2437]

Marks Misfit World Thanks Mark. By the way, its because of your videos I went with your setup. The clam shell is the only way to go! Cheers.

[@MyF-qx1tp]

awesome vac setup, are you running the high lift short tails or gator blades for 🍃🍂 cleanup?

[@markpikulinski8435]

How many times did you empty claim shell on those 3 properties?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Don't remember exactly but probably around 12 times.

[@12333jimmy]

How did you prevent the typical scag blow out from the front of the deck?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

I lowered the baffles as low as they would go.

[@anthonydesalvo6392]

My friend Tyler is a landscaper

[@bobbybrown614]

That bagger works well. I have a non powered one on my Hustler and am surprised how well it works. Kicks the leaves out to the right a bit so kind of have to go clockwise. I might try the gators with it but I think it will loose its oomph. Does it work well on paved areas?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

If you put the gator blades on you will loose a lot of air flow to push it up the tube. It does ok on the paved areas

[@seancahoon9133]

Could do a high lift on discharge and gators for other spindles.

[@greenwaylawncareandlandsca2961]

What kind of blades do you run when doing leaves? I run mulching blades and it works phenomenal to spread up the debris and I have no issues at all sucking up small pieces, has as much suction if not more than high lift blades. Saves a bunch of room in the truck too!

[@Marksmisfitworld]

I use gator blades for the whole fall season for the same reasons you are saying. The high lift blades to me has a tendency to scatter the leaves more.

[@leonardomigot4165]

@@Marksmisfitworld how are you

[@Marksmisfitworld]

We are good

[@leonardomigot4165]

@@Marksmisfitworld yes

[@sew04ss]

You need one of those push blowers also. They move some serious leaves

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Mr SS I have one of those, we only use it on a few yards

[@sew04ss]

Marks Misfit World ok cool

[@wh8085]

Hey Mark , how do you charge for leaf clean up ? Is a multiple of what you charge to mow or what ? I don't have much call for it where Im at but places in my area do. Just wondering if I should try picking up some fall work in those areas, probably 20 miles from where I live . Would appreciate some incite. Ive been mowing full time for two years , running a 52" Tiger Cat and a 36" Vride . Trying to figure if it woiuld be worth my time to venture into leaf clean up.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

The yard depends on the amount of leaves from the trees on the ground. Light leaf cover double. The more leaves the more charge, I try to be around $100 per hour for leaf cleanup and removal. It is harder work but it can pay out pretty big. Start with some smaller yards to get an idea of how long it takes. It wont take you long to get the hang of it. How do you like the 36" Vride? We are thinking about getting one.

[@wh8085]

@@Marksmisfitworld Thanks for sharing the info , it really helps . I like my Vride. It was my first commercial mower. I bought it for getting into back yards in Feb 2017 before I even had one account. The Vride II 's are out now and they are a little more compact with a shorter front and the standing platform between the driver wheels . I think you will be happy with one ! They still have the velocity deck and mow sweet. I've mowed a few bigger lots with mine and it really makes my ankle hurt after a couple hours in one setting but the younger guys don't seem to have that trouble. I'm 64 , guess it's catching up to me ! LOL. One thing Be sure and get the FX600V 19 hp instead of the 15hp version. Thanks again !

[@Marksmisfitworld]

If I do get one this next season it will be with the bigger motor. Rather have to much horsepower than not enough. I will be using the mower on all of my city yards that are on the smaller size. I just see it as making things faster to get done earlier.

[@thelawnbarber9038]

Is the dolmar blower 4 stroke also is the makita 4 stroke because the one I am looking at is 4 stroke

[@Marksmisfitworld]

The lawn Barber yes it is, Makita bought out Dolmar and just rebadged it.

[@Nahhmah]

With this bagger system...how does one know when it is full? Anyone?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

When the leaves start to blow out of the front of the mower deck.

[@andrewk1191]

Hi Mark, I am not in landscaping business. I have a older 52 inch velocity deck turf tiger Scag that I recently rebuilt. What would you recommend I do for leaf collection system: clamshell or bags from Scag? Or the pull behind DR? I have about 2 acres residential property. Thanks

[@Marksmisfitworld]

If you are dumping on site without hauling anything away and want to dump everything as fast as possible I would be looking at a Scag Clamshell. Run gator blades when bagging, it will help cut down the size of the leaves and have less plug ups in the hose.

[@andrewk1191]

Thanks. Which gator blades do you use? Oregon? Or OEM G3 or G5 Scag?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

I get all of my blades from expressmowerparts.com G4 blades.

[@andrewk1191]

Thank you! I couldn’t find G4 blades but T4. Did you mean T4?

[@74superglide]

I wonder why people just don't leave them or just mow them in. It's really good for the ground.

[@mikeymikieb]

No it’s not kills yard but then again so does winter soooo ya hmmm

[@shki8311]

If you mow them its an additional application of nitrogen. If you just left them on your grass, it'll cause lawn disease

[@rjpropertymanagement5163]

Hey Mark it's Rocco from ct did u ever think about getting a box truck with vacuum on it's The way you are doing it is the way I did when I first started in business just figured I ask it looks like you do a good amount of cleanups and have to remove leaves on a good part of them is a pain in the ass.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

We have been looking at dump trailers with the vacuum on the front. We don't have the room to park one at this time, we have been looking.

[@georgemyers6518]

A dump trailer with a vacuum would certainly simplify leaf removal in the fall. It would also enable you to haul and deliver bark mulch,crushed stone,topsoil,etc in the spring and summer.that would help pay for that trailer

[@swimbait1]

Scag doing a great job. How do you like the clam shell?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

I love the Clam Shell, that thing has saved us a lot of time

[@markpikulinski8435]

Been looking at mower collection systems, and the clam shell or hopper style look the best. Emptying 3 bags every time is silly. Better to just dump it and go.

[@FranciscoRodriguez-ku1nl]

En mi tiempo no teniamos esa pinche maquina ...puro guevo

[@lechandler4041]

Would it not be preferable, and just as fast, to mulch first for the fertilizer benefit.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Customers in my area don’t want it mulched up into their yard. This yard gets cleaned up 3 times like this. Putting that much mulch on top of the yard and the sprinkler system is not always a good idea.

[@E.L.C.]

Why didn't you mulch them first ?

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Mulching wet leaves in that small of an area would make a huge mess and smashed into the sod suffocating the grass all winter.

[@E.L.C.]

@@Marksmisfitworld okay I usually mulch them for the nutrients in the lawn then bag and haul away for the customer. But I get why you didn't in this situation

[@Marksmisfitworld]

We only bag a handful of yards the rest we mulch.

[@bikes7777]

Rake and trash can would be just as fast. That mower is just a leaf plow.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

Just stick to bikes...u know nothing about mowers, apparently.

[@bikes7777]

@@atomicwedgie8176 lol suck it dork

[@YourMom-qk5hy]

😂😂😂 You have NO IDEA what you’re talking about Phil.

[@user-hw9ex9dl6z]

Mulch then suck. Less time wasted

[@FixNewsPlease]

Is this considered hard work in America?

[@nikkonich7285]

Fix News no

[@FixNewsPlease]

@@nikkonich7285 Sure it is. Americans are hard working. lol

[@nikkonich7285]

Fix News some are

[@FixNewsPlease]

@@nikkonich7285 Some.

[@hunter6099]

Hope you get ya a bigger blower. 8010 is the best out now.

[@Marksmisfitworld]

I bought a Stihl BR800C. Had to wait until it was in the budget.

[@hunter6099]

@@Marksmisfitworld Nice, The 8010 will out blow the BR 800 $100 less. I have both. Ck them out next time you need to replace it.

[@ronaldledgerton878]

Commercials? Deleted and subscribed

[@user-gv4jf1vw6p]

A lot of noise

[@tonyawhite2834]

Cc

[@roccity5859]

Wow not impressed at all. Left leaves ontop of the shrubs, left leaves in the tree box, deck height seems to low, put that scag thru hell for no reason -

[@Marksmisfitworld]

Thanks for stopping by