Reel Mower VS. Greensmower : WHO WILL WIN?!? McLane Reel Mower or Toro GREENSMASTER 1000 ?

Get Ready ! Todays match will be the Toro Greensmaster 1000 against the McLane Reel Mower to see who will win and who is a better fit for you! - Reel Mower VS. Greensmower . Are you in the market for a Reel mower? Today I will be comparing two popular Reel mowers and talk about their benefits and disadvantages. The Mclane reel mower is a residential reel mower and is very agile while the Toro Greensmaster 1000 is a commercial mower meant for sports field turf. They are perfect for bringing your grass low and are great at stripping your lawn!. If you are on the fence about getting a reel mower, this video is for you!
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[@SteveYoung359]

Wow, THANK YOU for the link to that Duct Tape video!! I just got a used Mclane today and found out about that gear immediately...

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem dude! That gear is a son of a gun! But duct tape will work lol

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Another great vid! I'm glad in have a 02' greensmaster. I never knew they changed the motor after that. Keep up the good work!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks! the older models are deff the way to go!

[@mikedisher30]

Great video guys great stuff 👍👍

[@hollywood2125]

It was this video that motivated me to buy my greensmaster 1000, I also bought it from your home state NJ . Keep up the great content.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Awesome Buddy i appreciate that! i hope your enjoying it! Also is live in chicago, not NJ lol

[@stevejewell5989]

Good for you, your lawn looks great.

[@UT110]

Thank you for all the informational videos! May be you can do a video on how you store all these equipments in your garage!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem! i did do a garage tour video if youd like to check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHOammdmpqqtb68

[@lxiong1077]

That's a good tip on the Greensmaster...I'm in the market for one...Thanks for the comparison vid..

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No Problem conner good luck! Keep an eye on fb marketplace and set keyword notifications and youll find a good deal! just subbed your channel, look foreword to your content:)

[@lxiong1077]

Princess Cut Lawn Care thanks man 🙏 I’ve been monitoring FB market and some decent deals but not steals :). Found some JD220b too but I’m still in research and be patient mode.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Greatness comes with time, be patient and you will be rewarded the fruits of lawn care

[@petepapadopoulos6639]

Do you have a grass catcher on the Greensmaster? I have a 20" McClane and I wonder if I can get a the striping wheel for my unit?

[@MrJohnnycearley]

Excellent video!!!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thank you very much!

[@CallmeZimm]

Bought one last year for $300 and mine came with a grass catcher and roller. Just recently back-lapped it as well have it an oil change and filter change. If your an entry level reel mower it’s def worth getting it.

[@mattdegooyer5870]

Awesome and real review. I own both as well and have similar opinions. Love my Toro with the Kawasaki motor.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Matt! Gotta love those Kawasaki’s:) they don’t make em like they used to!

[@drewmania6034]

Beautiful vid my Greensmaster brotha👌🏼

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thank you bro!

[@SuicidalAlex08]

The beginning killed me😂

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Lol we had a lot of fun with that:)

[@abrothersworld8843]

Cool vid. We made one as well. Your yard looks great! Keep up the great work.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate it! What did you make?

[@abrothersworld8843]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare A reel mower/lawnmower vid(sorry). Love watching these, so, we wanted to make one. lol. (not as good as yours, though)

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@abrothersworld8843 sweet I’m gonna check it out now!

[@brucewhiteford5237]

Great video! Thanks. What is the diameter of your roller? I bought a GR Series and it has a 3" roller. The cutting heights are higher than 1/4" - 1 1/2".

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Awesome, congrats on your purchase:) Im not sure the exact diameter but its the grooved roller from reel rollers

[@robertfletcher2641]

I have a cal trimmer. It's a tank. Very heavy. But no roller on back hurts striping

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Heard nothing but great things about the cal trimmers

[@YardBrah]

Lol slackin at the gym! haha why you gotta call me out like that brotha lol!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

You n me both dude!

[@btrook1981]

Love my GM 1000 with the Kawasaki engine, one pull every time. The more I see about the McClanes the better I feel about not buying one. Great video as always keep it up 👍🏻

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks bud! Honestly I still love my mclane, there something satisfying about getting a nice reel cut with hardly no effort, if you find a deal pick one up and try it out, you’ll be pleasantly surprised:)

[@suhabu1055]

Lawn looks phenomenal 👍🏽

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Suh abu thanks man, that got a few spots that need to fill in but it’s getting there!

[@mahidikarif2123]

Princess Cut Lawn Care, how much did the Toro cost you?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Mahidi Karif guy wanted 300 but settled for 250, it was in pretty bad condition, started right up but I had to sharpen the reel and clean it up a bit

[@mahidikarif2123]

Princess Cut Lawn Care, wow, that was a good deal. I see the 1600 between 2K-4K, I'm trying to figure out what's a good deal. Thanks for the info.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Mahidi Karif don’t be afraid to get an older model. Mine is an 89 and runs excellent, these machine are built to last forever. Check Facebook marketplace, if you don’t find any right away, the is a option on marketplace to notify you based on custom keywords. Set the keyword “greensmaster” and you will get notifications, just be patient and you will find a deal

[@penelopemaynard9016]

Love ALL your videos, you're intelligent, kind, and just pure brilliant. You've taught me so much and you have a great sense of timing and humor, thanks ever so much. Additionally, your daughter is precious and your wife is lovely (and heroic pushing that massive Greensmower A+++)! I live in zone 7A in NY, I'm redoing my 1/4 acre lawn with Kentucky Blue and Perrenial Rye from the SuperSeed Store and I'm about to buy a the McLane 20" Reel Mower with Grooved Roller, brand new from McLane's ... I watched your recent video when you went to TruCut's Factory but I'm a 90-pound weakling, and yikes, I fear their equipment is too heavy for me. So, do you still approve of McLanes? You are by far my favorite lawn channel, and your opinion means a lot to me. God bless you and your beautiful family ... oh, and gorgeous lawn! Thanks very much :)

[@apolloprime49]

Good vid! Does the McLane leave wheel marks on the stripes even though you have a front roller on it? Thanks!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks! As long as the ground is dry.. you can’t tell too much

[@apolloprime49]

Princess Cut Lawn Care thanks dude, I stumbled across reel mowing videos online about 6 months ago and I can’t believe most Americans haven’t adopted this type of lawn care. Game changer and props to you for showing people how it’s done 👍🏼

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks buddy I appreciate that, once you start reeling... there’s no going back;)

[@jnicksnewstart]

@@apolloprime49 I'm an old fart. This is all we had in America up until the mid sixties, when rotaries started making their debut in gaining popularity. King-O-Lawn, McLane, and Jacobsen were very popular front throw reels, and we're considered more upper end. But, Craftsman sold tons of reel mowers with rear discharge. It seemed like almost everybody had one.

[@BermudaBrian]

I don't know how I missed this video.... Best part, "ooooo, stop it, stop it" to wife's 1st time on reel. Loved the mclane review. I wonder if it's possible to put a drum on the back? It's got that tire back there

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Lol Thanks man, that was a funny intro scene I dont think you can change out the drum, hows the mclane treating you??

[@BermudaBrian]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare not warm enough to do anything... I'm taking it to be grinded today. Will put roller on when it comes back and then just count the days until Spring........

[@BermudaBrian]

Ohhhhhh. And you're right! That engine is LOUD. If it gives out, I'm going to Harbor freight to get their 6.5 HP

[@reellowlawncare7571]

@@BermudaBrian harbor frieght engine upgrade best thing I ever did

[@333cparker]

I just picked up an old Toro GreensMaster 1000. Need a little bit of care as it was not used for 10+ years and sat in a basement all that time. We pulled it out added oil and gas. Well it did not start on the first pull but it did start on the 2nd pull and I think it will be 1st pull from here on. Needs a good cleaning and tune up. The spacing actually seems good to the cutting bar and I will backlap it tomorrow while giving it a tune up - Fresh pugs oil. Believe it or not the filter looks brand new. If you want to try something insane... Go look at a locke mower or find someone that has one. I was tempted today to buy one - but the thing was too much of a beast as this one was what is calles a triplex and had side wings that fold down for a 72" cut.. But if you find one near by what an awesome blast from the past video that would be. They used to be the only mower to cut the white house lawn with and they perhaps still have a fleet of them.

[@MrSubielove]

Bro. you know where i can buy reel and bedknife replacement? Mine has no more life.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Always best to get straight from toro, if you have a golf course mechanic who services it then he can order it for you. If that’s not possible you can buy them from r&r products but I highly recommend you go the dealer route

[@rey3472]

If you slow down the throttle, it would not jerk like that. The engine speed is too fast for a lawn that small.

[@4XLibelle]

I saw your video where you picked up (from the factory) a Tru Cut. So, do you prefer the Tru Cut of the McLane?? Honestly, as I watch videos, read, and shop, the McLane looks like a great choice for a home lawn. I like the drive system and it looks like the maintenance would be fairly easy. Always helpful videos, George! Much appreciated.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

I think it really comes down to where you can service the mower. They are all great mowers but service is key. Do you have somebody close that can service a mclane? If so it’s a great mower 👍

[@4XLibelle]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare There are no local or nearby places that service these mowers. Thus my decision on which brand will largely be determined by ease of maintenance expectations. Not only are there no dealers or service centers close, I've never even used (or seen up close, really) a reel mower. I'm hoping to find someone who will let me take a close look at theirs soon. It's a lot of money for something you can't try out first! Thus, I am most appreciative of your informative channel.

[@8_one_8]

Thanks for the great info. $200 sounds like a great price. I found McLane that is actually electric. I did not know they made electric ones. Debating if I should try it since they want $40 for it. Or if I should wait on a gas one.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

wow never heard of an electric mclane, cool!

[@8_one_8]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare right ? Worth a look. Do you have to over seed more often since bare spots won’t be hidden due to the low cut ?

[@jetskiergh]

Never tried a toro unit but I’ve had 3 McLanes. Back lapping is easier w the drill adapter. I’ve not tried the backslapping kit that McLane sells but you’ve got to back lap if you want those fine clippings. McLanes are easy to work on and simple for most people and short learning curve. My current McLane is a 20 in 10 blade with the smoothe roller and wishing I had the grooved roller but still works well compared to the front wheel kit which I have and it will never see the light day. If you want a reel mower you have to pony uP for the roller or you won’t be happy, it stands the grass blades up, distributes the weight of the mower and like this guy says it keeps you from scalping if your lawn is not good and flat. Happy mowing!

[@antoniozerillo7028]

How can l buy It from ltaly?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks for watching! See how both mowers stripe against each other at 6:23 . Don't forget to Subscribe!

[@lxiong1077]

If you don’t mind how much did you for the greens master?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@lxiong1077 its an 89 so he wanted 300 and i gave him 250. Keep in mind it was in bad shape and i had to replace belts, oil, grease, sharpen reel etc. so all in all, it cost me about 500.

[@lxiong1077]

Princess Cut Lawn Care that’s good to know. So you’re all in about $800~

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

for both mowers AND combined, thats still less then i paid for my honda lol

[@lxiong1077]

Princess Cut Lawn Care dang that’s awesome. 👏

[@YardGuy]

Cool info! The Toros are awesome. I have yet to use one though.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Hey man your pretty close to me, we should do a collab one day!

[@YardGuy]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Where are you located?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Chicagoland area

[@YardGuy]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Sweet. Not too far at all.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@YardGuy email me at [e-mail] and well plan something once all this madness is over!

[@MJorgy5]

Would you run either of these on moderate hills?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

You would have better traction with the mclane because of the rear rubber roller, it can be done with the GM but not preferred, check out Ron Henry’s channel, he just made a video showing how he mows a slope with the GM

[@MJorgy5]

Thank you!

[@apolloprime49]

Got the McLane. Hit a rock and now it makes grinding noises when the reel is engaged. Ever happen to you?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Not a rock but ive hit a piece of mulch, made a small burr but no grinding. Did it make any significant damage to the reel? Is it still cutting Paper? how tight is the reel to the bedknife?

[@apolloprime49]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare the edges of the reel are cutting paper but not the middle. The reel itself looks fine and so does the bed knife

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@apolloprime49 did it cut paper across before you hit the rock?

[@apolloprime49]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare no actually, it didn’t cut paper at all but it was still yanking grass out

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@apolloprime49 if possible take it to get a grind, if not, backlap it following Andrew Barry’s video, it can take some time it get it to cut paper. It should be cutting paper with hardly no contact. And I mean hardly none, you should not hear or feel any type of friction between the reel and bedknife

[@rotarycomptech]

I’ve had both before and no longer have the McLean and wouldn’t buy another one although I do have a green Master 16 that I love very much

[@jerbsherb4391]

What happens to the clippings?

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

You can bag them by attaching the grass catcher or leave it off and let them be mulched

[@jerbsherb4391]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Oh I thought it went in it somehow lol

[@tiffanywhite2121]

Hate to say but I'll need my husband to help move some of these... Honestly that was the last thing i was thinking about... 😒

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

That’s what husbands are good for!

[@tiffanywhite2121]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare That big strong lovable goofball ❤

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

sounds like an awesome dude:)

[@tiffanywhite2121]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare its why i put a ring on it 😉

[@jro1560]

Do you really have 16 mowers??

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

i might have been exaggerating a bit been its gettin there!!

[@CalUSAF311]

Seasoned professional?!?!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

You stayed until the end!

[@CalUSAF311]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare oh yes!! I just bought a house with 6000sq ft of hybrid Bermuda that wasn’t taken care of. I’m in the process of killing the weeds, applying pre-emergent and aggressively applying fertilizer. By next season I’m looking for a reel mower and 3 tons of sand.

[@mynameisneb]

Why are these mowers so expensive?! 😭

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

haha good question!

[@puchdrunk1]

Take the knobs off and you'll gain almost a 1/4"

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Will try that out, thanks for the tip:))

[@boostedfools]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare You can do that but then you will have a more difficult time setting your HOC. Just installed knobs on my old GM1000 (its the same model as yours)

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@boostedfools Thanks, i tried this yesterday and i had to use a hammer to get the hight of cut just right, ill stick to the knobs for now and if i need a higher hight of cut ill just use the mclane

[@koshabull208]

Perfect sandals to do that job if you want a new wife without a divorce; plus, no eye or hearing protection for bonus...

[@bross824]

That is some shit music, don't need that!

[@DeVincey]

Does he speak another language or just talk strange?