Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower - Best lawn mower 2020

Reel Mower VS Rotary Mower - Best lawn mower 2020
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Reel mower vs rotary mower is a greatquestion. One step to achieving the ultimate lawn fix is to select a mower that cuts well. The best lawn mower 2020 in my opinion is allett mowers. I prefer a reel mow vs rotary mow because the cut quality of the reel mower is superior. No matter how you look at it a push reel mower vs a push rotary mower the reel mower wins. The reel cuts like sharp scissors where the rotary mower cuts like a machete.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for watching today's video. Check out the description to see the products I used today. If you're looking for the best treatments for your lawn, check out my favorite products: Fertilizer 🛒 Propeat Fertilizer (Home Depot): tinyurl.com/vfmrs480 Yard Equipment 🛒 Sun Joe Scarifier and dethatcher (REQUIRES 12Gaugae Extension Cord) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MPTHQG 🛒 12gauge 100ft extension cord Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MQ7hn3 🛒 Thatch Rake Amazon (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/rimz6luc 🛒 Spyker hand held spreader Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3jAMP6V 🛒 Levelawn Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31Ry6e9 🛒 Rain Gauge 10 pack Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3dWEoQU 🛒 Thermometer (Taylor digital thermometer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/30fvZ7v 🛒 FlowZone Typhoon 2V Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3rH6ncR DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/423najqv 🛒 FlowZone Storm Backpack Sprayer Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aTOeSt DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/53g8qmog 🛒 Solo Handheld Sprayer 2 Gallon w/ fan nozzle Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2O2ApHy Herbicides for Cool Season Grass 🛒 Speedzone (For hard to kill weeds) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2UkBVpC Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y3emhy5a 🛒 T-Zone Herbicide (For hard to do weeds) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWLy3L Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y4tqhy3o 🛒 Tenacity (Crabgrass and annual grass control) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2L9xzP0 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y2go983a 🛒 Non-ionic Surfactant (to be purchased with Tenacity) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2LduNIk Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y653upkf 🛒 Methylated Seed Oil Duo Stick (Purchase with quinclorac products like drive xlr8) Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/yxt5q2zo 🛒 Drive XLR8 Quinclorac (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer) Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/48b8jssy Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWZI4N 🛒 Quinclorac 1.5L (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31ywx53 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/m48nud7m Herbicides Warm Season grass types (READ LABEL FOR GRASS TYPE / WEED TARGET) 🛒 Weed Free Zone (general weed killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aPRdeB Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/4tlraqeq 🛒 Dismiss NXT (annual grass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3qbtBaB Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/10xoaovn 🛒 Certainty (annual grass killer/crabgrass killer) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3d0Lt4c Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/14o52u3i Bug Sprays 🛒 Demand CS (Great to control most pests inside and out) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2muP9Ue Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/v133017a 🛒 Transport mikron (Great for ant control and general pest) Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ntfDW8 Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/2de4vs6f As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked as “PAID LINK” are affiliated.

[@dienal-hakim8649]

Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower kzbin.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Same!

[@mikephillips950]

Had a Allett REÈL mower now for 33 years , still using it ,fantastic machines 😊👍

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad!

[@scaldinghotcoffee3206]

How fun! Thanks for all your info here through the years. With your instruction Ive picked up 3 more customers this year from word of mouth of how "our lawn never looked so good." Thanks again!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome! Love hearing this

[@kellkelley5743]

I just started reel mowing.. I have a true cot 21 inch and I bought a Sun Joe cordless 16 inch cut. I use my Kobalt 80 volt to do the trimming or outline of curbside and driveway, sidewalk. I remove all grass with my sweeper. Ok. Back to the reel mowers. Since I've started reel mowing, my yard looks 100 percent better. The Bermuda grows tighter or more dense. It's unbelievable the difference. Now it took about 3 cuttings, but you notice it. I cutt my Bermuda twice a week and only trim once a week. I like both reel mowers, but favor the Sun Joe. Quieter than the tru cut and also the tru cut will work the hell out of you. The Sun Joe you do have to push. But the reels are power by the ion 24 volt battery... I also purchased a Sun Joe Scarifier to use next year. I bought a dethatcher but quickly learned, you don't Dethatch Bermuda or any other grasses that have runner's. It will YANK the grass out of the lawn. Bad advice from someone on KZbin about using a dethatcher on Bermuda. Have fun...

[@pestandlawnginja]

great feedback kell.

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

Reel mowing is addicting. Bought my Swardman in the fall and cut every other day. The cut and stripes are amazing. Your going to have a blast, congrats.

[@curtmorehouse1]

I have an Electra and love it! What's your IG?

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

curt morehouse .... LOL. Sorry I don’t have one. I don’t even have Facebook. This is about as advanced in technology I get, commenting on You Tube videos.

[@curtmorehouse1]

Ron Hunter dang! Would love to see another Swardman owner’s yard.

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

curt morehouse .. My profile pic I have here is a glimpse of my yard, KBG-PRG at 1/2”. Were you located?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'm super excited to get started

[@TurfCulture]

Allett casting a wide net this season, love it!

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's a pretty organic net. I paid for the mower and attachments. It wasn't cheap. they're not giving these things away

[@TurfCulture]

Pest and Lawn Ginja no kidding, I spoke to Roland about getting one for myself, sticker shock.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Unless you go used you won't find an upper end reel mower for cheaper than $1500 that's ready to go

[@deanjagger1190]

I would like to know how much did it coast you for the new mower with all it gadjets? I would also like to see you in action with this mower.

[@joelchoquette5674]

This reminds me of my youth when all the yard service people had power reel mowers, back before rotary mowers became cheaper and more popular. They do cut very well, if adjusted properly.

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes! lots of adjusting that has to be done.

[@charles-y2z6c]

I am old enough to remember when all lawn mowers were Reel type. Fact

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad

[@Zechs113]

Grew up in the 80's and I remember cutting the yard with a manual push one, We also had the hand held cutter the one with double sided serrated blade you swung back n forth trying not to hit your shins with lol.

[@thepurdychannel8866]

@@Zechs113 you mean a sythe

[@ignaciofuentes2642]

I'm old enough to remember when nobody had a leaf blower. Everyone raked and swept. And you swept your clippings out of the street. Now everyone just blows debris in the street.

[@rosshageman951]

I too mowed approx 0.5 acre with a no engine reel mower. My dad was concerned with the safety issues of the power mowers of the 1960's. Then the drop dead engine was invented and I got a power mower and was glad . I have a 12 year old mower and when it needs replaced a 'reel' mower is being considered. Grass and debris in the streets ? Not back in my day.

[@rbarr775]

Reel mowers were common in the 60's, but they were top-heavy and fairly unwieldy, even propelled units, so it took an older teen / adult to operate it. I suspect the rotary became dominant simply because you could pawn the mowing job off to 11-year-olds. This was when I was around 11. Now I'm really showing my age, because I don't recall seeing a kid of ANY age mowing a lawn in at least ten years, so we've come full circle to an adult-only chore.

[@pestandlawnginja]

That's a great point!

[@ajhieb]

I still have the same Snapper 21" rotary mower that I used back when I was mowing 30+ yards a week in high school. (early 90s) The B&S finally gave up the ghost 2 seasons ago and I replaced it with a (DON'T JUDGE ME!) Harbor Freight engine, that has run like a champ thus far. In my opinion this thing has far and away the best self propelled mechanism of any mower I've used. It's easy to engage and disengage, it's rear wheel drive so it will still pull itself when you lift the front wheels up (if you want it to) it actually has a differential, so it doesn't tear the grass up when you make turns and the turntable transmission is dead simple and gives a great range of speeds. Having said all of that, I'm _trying_ to get my lawn level but with some medium/large oak and maple trees the roots are making that a challenge, but if I can get it decently level I may look into getting a reel mower at least for the front yard.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Don't get down on the harbor freight motors. they're basically re-purposed honda engines. same parts and everything. I buy them for my service company. wouldn't have it any other way. predator for life.

[@ajhieb]

@@pestandlawnginja I can't tell you how much that just brought a smile to my face. My late father (who's lawn I inherited and I'm trying to level) used to say "I wouldn't have it any other way" all the time. It was pretty much his catch phrase. Also glad to hear a good review of the predator engines (from someone who's opinion I trust) The reviews on the site were good, but you never know who is writing those. Thanks for the reply, and thanks for all the great content.

[@pestandlawnginja]

👊😁 that's awesome.have a great night

[@markingram692]

That Snapper had it going on! My father had a lawn and garden shop and we sold a ton of them.

[@jasonsummit1885]

Most of our decks are of the 42" variety. My dad and I used to repair and refurbish Craftsman riding mowers, not too much anymore though.

[@pestandlawnginja]

thats pretty cool.

[@Euphman06]

Well then...I just bought the sun joe because of you and now you unveil this beaut! Come on, I need another job!

[@pestandlawnginja]

LOL I love me some sun joe!

[@skylinecoach4148]

I thought you wanted a 4 inch grass blade with Kentucky blue grass. Do you just have to water more if you use a reel mower?

[@JC-un4bg]

The spring tine scarifier is well handy as they don't damaged the lawn but pick out the moss really well

[@pestandlawnginja]

Totally agree! Been preaching that for years.

[@fondeegoh5577]

The set look complete for all the lawn work. Really wish I have one. But I can't find a service center here in Malaysia when my Machine and cylinder need service. I used to have the Cylinder mover. But throw away after a yr later when the cylinder stuck during cutting the grass. B'cos the blade need to be sharpen and I can't find a service center here. That really piss me off and spend more time on my lawn work due to the blade issue....

[@pestandlawnginja]

You'll be hard pressed to find one here in the USA too. I have had to send mine by mail and its been expensive

[@drum6560]

Buy once and Cry once!!!! 🤣😂😅 That’s hilarious! Good one Ginja.

[@pestandlawnginja]

My moto for life hahaha

[@SuperTA329]

Definitely had my eyes on Allett brand for a while. I'm liking the Liberty for my small lawn. The maintenance side is what makes it hard to pull the trigger. Congrats on an awesome mower.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I hear yah! it was my concern as well. you can backlap for a little bit to keep the blades tip top

[@howlis]

I've used this type of mower for many years and it's not necessary to have it professionally sharpened every year, unless you hit a stone and dink the blade. These mowers don't like stones, any lawn should be well raked with a powered lawn rake to remove anything that could damage the blade. The design of the blade is such that the two blades sharpen each other as they cut, once in a while I attach a sharpener to the bottom blade and run the blade while the machine is static for about five seconds, that's all it takes. An oil change and a new spark plug once a year is all that's necessary.

[@billpapakostas5382]

It looks really sick! Top choice! You realise now your gonna have to make some vids mowing with THE BEAST! Bang on!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Coming soon! It's a great machine!

[@danielgiovingo5543]

awesome video ginja! Deck size matters!

[@redtwin1968]

Buy once... cry once... I love that expression!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes! It's great and so true!

[@timbarton5316]

Praying that everyone is doing great,your lawn looks awesome, here in Lakeville Mn. The turf is still waking up, as always awesome videos and great info 😂😂👍👍⭐️⭐️

[@pestandlawnginja]

It will be great again! Waiting on the soil temps to rise a tad

[@petedetraglia4776]

I remember many years ago my grandmother had a manual push reel mower and I hated it at the time. Now I wish i had one. The only reason i don't is because my lawn isn't level enough for a reel mower to work on it at this time. My personal opinion is the cut on the reel mower is way better and will keep your grass healthier with its amazing sharp blades and the ability to cut real low. Low grass blades promote better lateral spread of KBG which is my favorite grass type and with less energy being used up top of the grass, the roots will grow stronger and deeper... The reel mower is the REAL DEAL and i now wish i owned one. Great video...

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great comment pete! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@howlis]

I own one of these, a beautiful mower. In the UK we call them cylinder mowers. Anyone who likes to look after their lawn uses this type of mower!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes! thanks for watching. Love this mower.

[@arielrodriguez6980]

Does the rotary take care of bumpy lawns as far as cutting even at the same height?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Oddly enough yes. The cylinder keeps it more even than 4 wheels in my opinion

[@SalZal81]

Ginja, you are the man. How do you like your Allett and where do you get your blades sharpen and mower maintenance at? Looking on investing on a Allett Kensington 20H, but wanted to get as much input before I go ahead and spend over 3500$. Do you think it would be a great mower for Meyers Zoysia?

[@Kinann]

Grandfather had a Pincor reel mower. Some tall weeds just get bent over, not cut no matter how many times you repeat.

[@pestandlawnginja]

yah, makes sense. the machines are meant to take a little off the top.

[@wayneessar7489]

It is so quiet! You can't even hear it running at all! 👍👍😁

[@pestandlawnginja]

😂😂😂

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Ah man it looks like they accidentally delivered my mower to your house!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Dang it! might need to swap for the ride on hahaha

[@dronemaddness5148]

Swap it out for a Swardman

[@pestandlawnginja]

NEVER!!!!

[@dronemaddness5148]

RUDE!!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@dronemaddness5148 dude

[@dannyd5697]

My dad has a reel mower. It's maybe 50-60 years old I'm guessing. Last year I started taking care of his lawn. I got an EGO electric mower last year to trim around all his trees, so we got rid of his push mowers. He had about 5, none of which worked. For whatever reason, I wanted to keep the reel mower. It was more for antique value than anything. I had no clue about em at the time. Barely know about em now. To me it was sort of like keeping a black and white tv. Now I'm leaning towards trying to fix it up and seeing how it cuts.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad! great find. many of those old machines cut soo well! Glad to hear you're restoring it. You'll enjoy the mow even more!

[@ryansabia8393]

I just picked up a Mclane reel mower, super clean. Great condition.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Right on! You'll love it!

[@senna4281]

Hi I have a question I use liquid fertiliser, I have a 25 gallon sprayer. Can I mix iron sulphate and Miracle Grow Plus Weedkiller Weedol in my 25 gallon sprayer what proportion of mix would you recommend. Forgot to say I have just over seeded as well.

[@pestandlawnginja]

If you just over seeded I wouldn't do any herbicides for at least 9 weeks. the herbicides will cause issues and potentially kill the new grass. To answer your question on the sprayer you'll need to figure out how much liquid is coming out per minute, then you'll need to figure out how fast you go through 1000 sq ft. I have a video that helps people understand calibration. highly recommend you watch it.

[@Mark-ho2cn]

I own a McLane 25” but purchased the Kensington 20H last season and couldn’t be more pleased. I didn’t see the aeration cartridge on your wall. Do you have any thoughts on its use in place of plug/core aerating?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I've been dying to get that aeration plugger. my thoughts are it doesn't have wide enough holes to be a true core aerator. with that said i believe it has a ton of value and can be used every 6 weeks. its on my list of buys.

[@troyhenry3267]

Do you DIY your sharpening by backlapping the Allett??

[@pestandlawnginja]

No. Video coming this season about that

[@RRW359]

I don't have a lawn/lawn mower but for whatever reason I'm interested in the engine types in lawnmowers. Are there any mowers that have a motor (gas or electric) but can also be used manually?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Not that I’m aware of.

[@ChadWilson]

Please tell me about that double blade on the rotary.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Its the honda quad cut system. works well. has a lift on the blade to help cut the grass clippings smaller. that tech has been around for about 15 years. Still doesn't resolve the need to sharpen or replace the blades every 20 mows.

[@gardenmoose4648]

Yes my Allett brother!! Just got my Liberty 43 this spring. It’s working like a little champ!! Can’t wait to hear your reaction!

[@pestandlawnginja]

#metoo!!!!

[@williamwade7059]

Since peatmoss is good at holding moisture would it make a good lawn leveling material

[@pestandlawnginja]

Little too spongy in my opinion.

[@attheendoftheday8969]

Thanks for the informative vid. I've been curious about the classic reel, makes me want to get one now

[@pestandlawnginja]

do it! You'll never go back after you see how happy the grass is

[@attheendoftheday8969]

@@pestandlawnginja im on it!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Perfect!

[@Agent77X]

Reel mower use on the golf course putting area!

[@pestandlawnginja]

It’s true

[@glennsebring2498]

Where are you able to buy the Allett I have been trying for a year and I am told they are on back order

[@pestandlawnginja]

I purchased them direct from Allett. they ship out of california or texas. be sure to call them. they'll give you a straight answer. Tell them I sent you.

[@geraldrivard5767]

hey ginger, what is the cost of that set up with all those extra accessories, thank you newgland. and where do you purchase.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I spent close to $4500

[@whatupbigdawg]

What made you choose the Briggs over the Honda motor?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It was dramatically cheaper and the shipper was less too

[@rondapro]

Thanks for your video, writing from Puerto Rico and looking to do a super upgrade on the lawn and making a real putting green. My grass is Zoysia and I know I need to get a reel mower and loved the Allet, Toro and JD I am starting to make all adjustments. Stating with getting rid of weeds, dethaching, aerating, leveling, fertilizing and latert star to take the grass lower. Any suggestions will be great. Big hug

[@pestandlawnginja]

Sounds like you have a good plan of action. Look into verticutting

[@rondapro]

Pest and Lawn Ginja I Have a few questions and notes if you can give me a few tips. For example I am taking this kind of a project I have been in quarantine for a few weeks and looks it can be 4-6 more weeks perfect for trying to figure this out🤣. I am sorry if this is too long but here we go. Like you know Zoysia is very strong and we have sun here 365 years a day so where ok there, I just started using Basagran for thin weeds and Comfort for the others let me know if I am ok there. Also my lawn is 85% ok I believe don’t have irrigation working on that also, I need to know how many times I need to use the Basagran and Commfort and how many times and timelines for fertilizer. Also how tall the grass shout be for the top fessing? Should I do the fertilizer after the aeration and before the top dressing? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks man great content. Send me your logo, I will make some hats for or T-shirts for you when we open.

[@rondapro]

Pest and Lawn Ginja also I want to buy a really good feel machine but I think I should buy a rotary to take the grass down so I don’t have to be messing around with the reel meaning I can buy an $400 machine that gets it to 1 and then use the reel to .5 until is ready to go lower. Do you think is a good plan? Also I don’t know how much water zoysia really needs.

[@pestandlawnginja]

all great questions. I like to spot spray herbicides as I have active weeds. keep in mind your biennial weeds will be coming for an additional 18 months after you start using pre emergents. It's just how it works. so I would plan on spot spraying every 4 weeks or as necessary. when it comes to aeration and fertilizer, doesn't matter really. I would do your top dressing after you aerate. just personal preference. gets the dirt into the holes where it belongs. I would buy the reel you want, buy once cry once. just know you have to increase how many times you mow per week the lower you go.

[@rondapro]

Pest and Lawn Ginja Thanks Ginja the good thing is I don’t have the weather problem here is basically 85-95 all year plus 300 days of sun minimum so from what I have read the grass is pretty though and reacts super to sun and I can control the water. They recomended me 2 different herbicides 1 for broad and 1 for thin weeds (Basagran and Confort) but I think tenacity kills both and it will be simpler to use but again I don’t know. So you said to spot herbicide every 4 weeks but how frequent should I fertilize and sorry for all the questions but I am a super rookie on this.

[@GideonScott717]

I own an exmark commercial 30" mower. I personally sharpen the blades and they cut through a piece of paper like a razor. I get an excellent cut from the razor sharp blades. I would love a reel mower one day. Congrats on yours!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

That's awesome robert! so far it's been a fantastic machine to own.

[@monkeyg7613]

Your puppy is so cute! Love the content and knowledge you share!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Joshua! Hes a good little dude

[@myatix1]

Deck size maters! Oh my god that is funny! Great job Ginja! Nice reel mower I have been thinking of buying that exact mower so can’t wait to see it in action and get a review of the various attachments

[@pestandlawnginja]

Alan you my friend must have great taste hahaha. Get on it! You'll love it

[@AaronBrownStudios]

“The size, the thickness and density of your deck... does matter”. You heard it here first! Lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

That's what I'm talking about

[@maxdoubled4800]

If you mow for more than a month you should know that......

[@earthbros6508]

LOL

[@DimiArhontidis]

Like the Allett but how will you get the reel sharpened? I’m leaning towards the swardman just because of the fact you can send in the reel and they send it back to you sharp.

[@pestandlawnginja]

They have 20 service centers. you can either send it in or you can take it in person

[@DimiArhontidis]

Pest and Lawn Ginja yea I called my local center (the only one in Texas) and they no longer work on them so I’m not sure what I would do if I got one. Do you just mail them the reel?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Depends on where you're at. I would just call or email them and ask. they're really cool and they won't sell you down the river

[@Ryanfordgod]

Deck size matters ... 😆😆love it..

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes!!! so important LOL

[@glidercoach]

It depends what type of lawn you're cutting, right? A fescue is better suited with a rotary mower and a saint Augustine or dichondra lawn, a reel mower...

[@pestandlawnginja]

not really. cylinder / reel mowers will have better cut quality. its just the mechanics of the machines.

[@earlbigod]

Deck size matters! I have a Qualcast mower with a 148cc Briggs and Stratton engine. It's 9 years old, working like a charm. But I'll need to get the welding machine out this winter. Unless you have a suggestion?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Love these mowers

[@grassthief1280]

Things R getting REEL, awsome grass, GINGA NATION 👌👍🎯

[@pestandlawnginja]

super stoked!

[@davidbrown9458]

Awesome mower but out of my budget. 15 year old TroyBuilt 22 rotating, followed by Scott's manual reel to finish dressing and in budget

[@pestandlawnginja]

awesome! sounds like you have a great plan David.

[@Mike-oh9yg]

I live in the Midwest, is this reel lawn mower good for blue grass and fescue. ???

[@pestandlawnginja]

totally! I've been putting it through the rigger and so far its going well!

[@DIYDad1]

I’ve seen quite a few of these introduced this year on some channels did Allet just start importing into the US recently or something? They look really quality, the cartridge system is very similar to swardman mowers. I just wish I could find a reel mower that’s less than $2,000 the wife won’t let me spend that much on a mower 🤣. For now I’ll just stick with my $20 Craigslist special lol. I did my first cut of the season this year at 1” and it does a beautiful cut for being a manual push reel mower. Just a ton of work and no rollers. I wish more people used reel mowers around here so the second hand market was bigger.

[@pestandlawnginja]

If you were closer to me I could get you a very used toro under $1500

[@DIYDad1]

Pest and Lawn Ginja oh man don’t tempt me, that would be a nice drive though! 😁

[@jonathanschabowsky5807]

@@pestandlawnginja I live in utah and intrigued by the toro you mentioned. Define very used and what model? ;)

[@pestandlawnginja]

They commonly have the toro greensmaster 1600. pm me on facebook if you have any other questions.

[@charles-y2z6c]

Well it’s been two months. I bought a Fiskars 5 blade push. I have to say it’s great for exercise, it cuts great but not even, so I find myself cutting twice and often. The blades cut clean and you don’t see the brown tips on the grass next day. If you want a reel push mower get a 7 blade.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ldrc85]

The biggest mistake I see people make when they compare reel to rotary is that they compare a manual reel mower to a gas powered rotary. You did this right. Apples to apples.

[@pestandlawnginja]

💯 💪😁

[@donniereidjr]

What version is the reel mower Ginja? How much$$$ does it set one back?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Its the kensington 20b, the b stands for brigs and stranton. the motor type. it was $2300 and some change. paid for out of my own pocket.

[@103eaglecrest]

Did you purchase the machine and attachments?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I purchased everything

[@brocktrease3021]

I just got a new house I have two big dogs that are beating up my back yard. I wanted to try and Aerate it and over seed to try and fix some of the problems. I think I am running into a thatch problem all over the yard. cause I have had the dogs out front and they don’t pee in the same spots but it is killing the grass every time they pee. When I part my grass I don’t see dirt. I have ordered the sun joe de thatcher it is coming in like two weeks I wanted to de thatch and aerate then over seed the whole yard would that stress out my lawn to much?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Itll stress the lawn. Part of the process. Itll bounce back in about 3 to 6 weeks if you follow my instructions in the videos

[@brocktrease3021]

Thanks man appreciate the response

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome

[@curtmorehouse1]

I'm a Swardman fan myself, but congrats on your step into Reel mowing!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Curt!

[@collinwailes6358]

With reel mowing, I know you need to mowing every day or every two day's. I live in Utah and how much extra water does these short cut KBG grass require?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It doesn’t require any extra water. That’s a myth. See myallgreen.com/watering . It’s all about keeping up with evaporation. I kept my lawn at .65” all last year and didn’t change any watering habits

[@lazylearner967]

Looks like a fun mower Ginja! Me, I got a 21" deck (Honda HRC) last season and love it! Since your 20B cuts cleaner, can you violate the 1/3 rule, or not really? I just stepped my mow height down to 2" and I am scalping in spots where it's uneven. I am mowing 2 times per week right now. I think if I were to cut at 1" I would have to mow every other day.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I've tried and failed many times with a rotary mower. The upper line reels you can violate a bit and get by

[@williamwheatley6853]

Here in the UK they are called cylinder mowers not reel. These mowers were the original mowers most push driven before petrol or electric versions became available to the general public. A good cylinder mower cant be beaten however 100 to 150 dollars for a blade sharpened seems somewhat steep to me. It a 10 minute job if you have access to a.cylindrical grinder.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Hi william! motor powered cylinder mowers are fairly new to the home owner market. there isn't a ton of access here to grinders and it presents a problem as a result. I totally agree that they are the way to go. much better cut overall.

[@seanmani9132]

Hey Ginj! Great video! Why did you buy the Allett B and not the H with Honda engine? I’m on the fence with buying one if these. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks and keep making great videos!

[@pestandlawnginja]

It was $500 cheaper and to be honest these brigs is a solid motor that got a bad rep from a long while back.

[@seanmani9132]

@@pestandlawnginja Thanks champ - greatly appreciate it!

[@maxviking3210]

Great video as always! But.. the cost to sharpen the reel mower.. I don’t know what the cost would be in US but I do it myself and what you need is basically a sharpening paste and at least here in Sweden that doesn’t cost a fortune. The lower blade.. I can’t remember the name in english you rarely have to sharpen but you simply adjust it so it gets a little higher (very simple but just adjust she screws very little). with the blades you take of the sides.. and switch side of the eh.. thingy that spins the blades.. that makes it go backwards.. and then you add a little sharpening paste and just let it spin around for a minute or two.. the switch the.. hm thingy back and put it all back as normal and.. there you go.. sharp as when you bought it.. simple and not expensive. Thats how I do it at least. Many videos out there how to sharpen a reel mower if you didn’t understand what I meant with thingy and so on ;)

[@pestandlawnginja]

The term is called back lapping. It works ok.... it costs about $100 to grind the reel and sharpen it.

[@ginovolta6122]

I would love one of these, but I have fescue. I’ve been told to cut it tall.

[@kyleoglee]

So, the big question. Are you gonna cut stripes?

[@pestandlawnginja]

every day!!!!! feels soo good! video soon

[@DBautell]

Good on ya. Surprised to see what looks like a solid front roller. All of "my" mowers have grooves.

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's a well made machine! Excited to get to know it

[@FoxSleeping]

I have St Augustine which requires 3 to 4 inch cut. Fiskars wasn’t a fail on KZbin. Advice?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's a good mower for st Augustine. One of the few options. Just gets tiring to push mow after a while

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Good morning. I have a request: Could you make one or more videos about lawn weeds? How to identify them? How to get ride of them and so on. I now believe that the crabgrass in my lawn could not be crabgrass at all but either St Augustin or more likely clumping wide bladed fescue, but I cannot be sure. Any help would be excellent and a blessing. Thank you and have great day.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Happy to. Check weedalert.com

[@FrenchieFrench1555]

Thank you

[@heymanders2356]

Hello, I live in Ohio. We bought our house a year and a half ago and our yard is infested with crickets (mostly small), but we have these mack daddy size crickets get in the house. I've looked them up as Camel Crickets. Do you know what we could do? The neighbors says they dont have this issue

[@pestandlawnginja]

common issue is they over winter near concrete. a general pest control application would be best. both spray and granular applications every month or every other month.

[@spencerbennett7841]

Thanks for clearing up the 20B and 20H difference in the Kensington. Any reason you went with the Briggs over the Honda engine?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Just price. The stigma is Briggs suck. Truth is there both over powered and it saved me $500

[@Whappers1]

Ginja, how does the Allett compare to the Toro Greensmaster 1600 you gave Jimmy recently?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great question. My yard is smaller by comparison so the larger machine was harder to maneuver. Overall I prefer the Allett. The blade control and throttle control are at your finger tips. the toro blade controller is off to the side. I like the 6 blade of the allett because I'll be cutting above .5 of an inch. cuts up to 1.25" no issues with having to go over it 3 times or more. I can also adjust the height of cut with the twist of a knob. I do miss the wider deck the toro gave me. I like the heavier rollers and machine of the toro. but we're comparing a $16,000 machine to a $2300 machine. Overall the cut quality has been awesome on the Allett and I'm super pleased.

[@Whappers1]

Thanks Ginja! Stay safe! 😎

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@Whappers1 you're welcome! Thanks

[@Jonathanjweir]

Thank you for this video. I've been searching for a reel mower and wanted to go green. Found the Liberty 43 battery mower after watching this vid. Birthday coming up, might need to procure one!

[@pestandlawnginja]

nice! its a great mower for small lawns.

[@jefferyw4867]

Looking forward to your new season of video little disappointed thought you were going to show off your new reel mower in action guess for another vid would be cool to do a half now of your lawn with traditional and the half with your reel to see what the difference between the two over the season once again awesome vid buddy

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks Jeff! It will be out cutting very soon! Thanks for watching

[@chevyvega6622]

have you compared this brand with the popular US Mclane reel mowers? Been looking at them, some like and some hate.

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes! I felt this was a better buy over the long run. felt it would last longer with less repairs and better quality of cut.

[@reelsroses3268]

Welcome to the Allett family. I highly suggest you get to work right away with that Turf Rake. You’ll be amazed what it pulls out. Start up at 2-3 then work your way down to the “S” Scarifiy.

[@pestandlawnginja]

good call! I'm super excited

[@theleadlifereloading5742]

I like the cut quality of the reel mowers, however...I feel that TTTF monostand, at 4" is best with a conventional mower. Course, I went and bought the Honda HZA key start, and I'm very happy!

[@pestandlawnginja]

keeping it long is a great easy way to go. I love the feel of long grass

[@eugenieandrews8874]

Super cool mower Brett. Does everything but drive itself...you're taking it to the next level! Have to say I'm a little bummed and not because of the obvious jealousy, lol. One of the things I loved most about your channel, besides we are in the same area, is everything you did was within my budget. So I'd look at what you were doing and the results you got and knew/hoped I could see the same results following your advice. I got a Sun Joe after seeing what it did for your lawn and love using mine too. But this is next level and beyond my budget. And while it probably doesn't make a significant difference, there will always be a voice in my head wondering will I be able to get the results I see in your lawn. Those reel mowers must be worth it, they are on absolutely every lawn channel over the past year. Hope you love yours and enjoy each mow!

[@pestandlawnginja]

You'll do great! I have done everything up to this point without expensive equipment! Keep slaying that lawn!

[@raymondjoyner8600]

Congratulations on the new mower! I have a California Trimmer being delivered this week and I also ordered the Sun Joe dethatcher. I purchased the levelawn at the beginning of Spring.

[@pestandlawnginja]

nice! you'll llove the sun joe! its a personal favorite.

[@ncrpejxi]

Is Reel good for St Augustine?

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes! you'll need the fiskar's that goes up to 4"

[@chevyvega6622]

been researching a new push mower, looking at honda ybravo toro xmark and it seems universal among these lines that you the consumer are the test bench for high priced junk. 21inch too narrow 30 are just garbage and the 25 bravos ive seen numerous problems with. Is there any decent commercial push mowers out there? Reel mowers are very cool but youll scap the heck out of a uneven lawn, otherwise id look at them . that box come from overseas?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'll be doing a review soon on the toro personal pace battery mower. It's high quality and the battery is beefy. Same deck as the normal personal pace

[@sorrito7]

Hey a merle bulldog. Nice 👍🏽. We breed them ROYAL BLOODLINE BULLIES. Great video! Looking into buying a reel mower to try them out

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad! Bulldogs or no dogs! Jonesing to get a frenchie in the future.

[@conniew2578]

Love your videos! They're very informative! Love how you explain in detail about how everything works and the symbiotic relations between each component of care and maintenance. My lawn is a hot mess right now, about 5 years worth of dead grass, debris, and other stuff that the cats have hunted, as well as at least 5 different types off weeds. Hoping to finally tackle this lawn and make those weeds my B... 😂

[@pestandlawnginja]

Get it Connie! Go slay that lawn!

[@wyattfarrar6653]

Yes sir

[@minoutv7347]

Congrats Gina! Very happy for you. 🤩 Only question I have is are they worth it for tall fescue cutting 3 - 4” high?

[@pestandlawnginja]

yah man. get a fiskars or a trucut. fun to cut with a reel.

[@minoutv7347]

Pest and Lawn Ginja LOL - I was checking out Fiskars last night online. I search for Trucut next. Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

awesome!

[@EmptyGlass99]

Don't forget that with that heavy roller you get amazing stripes.

[@pestandlawnginja]

good call!

[@MrWhoevr]

My lawn is uneven so a reel mower is a no go from the start. I wouldn’t replace my Honda anyway. It’s a great mower and it’s really reliable. I probably wouldn’t get a British mower because my brother had a British sports car.

[@pestandlawnginja]

LOL love it! I think too many people get caught up on thinking the area has to be flat to use a reel mower. it doesn't. the roller causes less friction than the 4 wheels on a traditional rotary mower. There are plenty 2 wheel reel mowers as well.

[@stephenspencer8224]

The Allett reel mower is used by many professional stadiums in the USA, liked for the quality of the cut and their reliability. Not to be compared to old British sports cars of yesterday. The quality is awesome.

[@TheBasher05]

We’ve got them here in Oz branded Rover. Unfortunately not a good mower as they are too light and can “skate/slide” over the lawn, especially if wet or in an incline. Cartridge system is a fantastic idea though.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Great feedback Ashley! The weight and build quality makes a difference between a $2,000 machine and a $16,000 machine. time will tell. I'm very optimistic.

[@Cdrop20]

Allets look simple and efficient. However I like that you can send in a swardman reel and have it sharpened. I wonder if allet is going to try and figure something like that out or not.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Gotta love a direct response from Allett!

[@Cdrop20]

Allett Mowers thank you for the direct response! Very impressive. Is there a dealer in Utah by chance?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Love this answer. getting a lot of these questions.

[@jeffruiz9478]

Looks REEL sweet homie. Enjoy the mow!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks jeff!

[@SteveBueche1027]

Any chance of seeing a side by side comparison between the push (rotary) and the reel mower? Oh and I’m sorry there wasn’t that home stereo entertainment system on the pallet 🤪

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes! In the works. my soil temps keep getting into the 40's so i'm not seeing enough growth for the rotary

[@SteveBueche1027]

Pest and Lawn Ginja cool beans! I’ll wait in a cat like state of readiness for your video.

[@pestandlawnginja]

LOL

[@Sitdown570]

How do you mulch with a reel mower?

[@pestandlawnginja]

The allett and swardman come with several cartridge attachment options that slide in and out of the machine. Its very handy.

[@Sitdown570]

@@pestandlawnginja I have a atco cylinder mower but I didn’t know it could mulch so I have a mower with wheels too

[@mk1rabbitguy958]

Love how the pup just sat down and wanted attention lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

He's pretty hilarious

[@charleybates8174]

Idk even with a cheap push Reel mower I was amazed how much healthier my lawn looked.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Totally agree

[@raymondpalermo4998]

I have the honda with the composite deck and I paid 700 for it so I hope it lasts a while for me.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad! I’m sure you’ll love it

[@EAcordeon]

Awesome video man. Answered a ton of questions. Thank you.

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome!

[@paulcampise3050]

I have contemplated purchasing a reel mower but opted for a John Deere tractor instead because of the size of my property. It would be interesting to see a reel tractor. My uncle had one when I was a kid, he gave the impression that he was scared of his mower.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I had one for a brief time. they are a lot of fun. check your local golf courses to see if they have any used ones for sale. it'll shock you at the discounts they're willing to give to move it out of there places.