Start Reel Mowing with Sunjoes $200 Mower

[@craigbunyea6794]

Another benefit to reel mowing not often mentioned is that sheering a blade of grass (vs tearing it it the speed of a rotary) is less stressful to the plant i.e., more healthy for your lawn as well.

[@copisetic1104]

When I was kid mowing lawns with a reel mower was all we had. Reel mowers mow a beautiful lawn it looks groomed like a golf course. Golf courses use reel mowers.

[@kbgking7921]

I definitely need this! I often mow with a manual reel early in the morning from time to time

[@EvilEye1986]

is it often or is it time to time? lol

[@nunyabusiness863]

Thanks for putting this up. Very informative.

[@johnmicalizzi126]

I never seen grass so perfect Nice job

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I appreciate that🙏🙏🙏

[@Uncle-P2600]

This mower sounds like a good solution for a new home owner. Appreciate the video. I feel I could go a few months with this product and save for the more expensive unit down the road. I could easily flip this mower to one of my neighbors since it does a good job.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It really does a good job for the price. And i did sell mine to my neighbor as well! It's just so small!

[@liveyourbestlawn]

I'm getting the itch to try some reel mowing and found this video..thanks for the review. cool channel!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thank you! This thing is little but can get the job done. It also reduces the washboard effect that manual reel mower produce.

[@lawn2learn]

I love my Sun Joe reel mower. Works great brand new. I’ve moved on to a Greensmaster 1000. The cut is way better. Don’t hit any rocks or pebbles that things done.

[@christopherhurst7477]

@adog3336 no it is not.

[@dbproductreviews6319]

I'm sure that's a solid machine!

[@adamzx3]

Great video! It’s a great way to dip your toes into electric reel mowing. Some tips for the long haul… 1) buy a metal file for your first reel bend (for me it was hitting the ground at a low spot). 2) use fluid film before each use, it will cut the noise down a lot. 3) add the DIY front roller if you’re going to mow at 0.6”, otherwise it’s a real pain. 4) backlap as needed, this blade doesn’t hold an edge super long Otherwise I love this little machine!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I have a file just in case. This little guy is awsome though. The allet is a superior cut but for 200 this might be the way to go!

[@adamzx3]

@@TheNeighborDominator absolutely agree that it’s the better value! Punching above it’s class. Their warranty is also really good, they’re sending me a new unit when they’re back in stock for the bent reel (they don’t offer a replacement reel only)

[@YardBrah]

Love my Sunjoe!!! Great vid brother 😊🙏🏾🤙🏾

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thanks my man. For something at cheap it does a great job

[@dekonfrost7]

I needed one of these for the bank on my front lawn. Wow. Awesome deel

[@TheNeighborDominator]

They do the job nice. Especially if you are going super low with it

[@TimeSurfer206]

Only 40 seconds in, and I'm already sold. Now... "If I only... had a lawn."

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Lol. No lawn... you must be rich! I never knew having a lawn hobby would be so expensive 😫

[@TimeSurfer206]

@@TheNeighborDominator Actually, I don't. I have such an Abundant Overgrowth of English Ivy, I really need to get a goat. And, really, the only reason to have a lawn, is so we can _pretend_ we are rich, and have Lots of Sheep!!

[@eddie429]

“He did it” hahaha thanks for another great video!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Hahaha since then I have adjusted the height. I think it was at putting green. Height hahaha

[@Striperman]

SunJoe beat me to it. I always wanted to but an electric motor on one of my manual reel mowers. They all already had striping kits on them. Oh well I will stay poor lol. Nice machine and review bro.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

You would be impressed with this little machine Keith. You would be able to release your other two manuals into the wild

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

That little mower is surprisingly good!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It really is. I was surprised how nice of a cut. Worth the 200 for sure

[@aznboycols]

It helps to have a nice lawn. My lawn looks like it has five varieties of grass. Some sections are greener, grass blades are wider, some are finer…a real hodge podge.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

That is how this lawn was. I had to reset and start over!

[@TurfTherapy]

That's dope 👌🏾🌱

[@neustkg]

I know reel mowers don't mulch cut, but I was wondering a few things: 1) how would the lawn look at 2 inches (I cut mine tall with a rotary mulching blade) at a fairly high cut and 2) how would the grass look if you didn't use a grass catcher (but mowed every 7 days)? I hate to toss grass clippings since I fertilize and you're throwing away fertilizer.

[@spunky181]

I might buy this just to make a little putting green LOL

[@drfe21]

Good vid my friend!!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thanks! The Allett has such a better cut and striping ability

[@peterpavuk2524]

Good day, I would like to ask you if you could look at the exact values ​​of the electric motor, watts, and revolutions on the spindle mower from the video. I want to order one too, but there are many of them in the offer, thank you Peter

[@daves9355]

Can you use this mower to scalp the bermuda in the early spring? Thanks.

[@db4695]

Thank u for this video brother

[@TheNeighborDominator]

No problem. I hope you can find one. They are hard to come by nowa days!

[@YardGuy]

This thing looks interesting.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It's really fun to use. Worth every penny

[@christopherortiz8713]

Great video.. i probably need to scan the yard for any mulch chips that sometimes end up on the yard before I cut. Do the blades seem easy to bend from chips?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It has not personally happened to me but my buddy hit one little stone and he has to file the reel because it got hung up on the bed knife.

[@machonsote918]

To sharpen the blades for a push-reel, you have to use something like a valve compound and spin the blades backwards. Can you do that with this one?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I don't see why not. I would have to take a look at it and get back to you.

[@bigtdawg2626]

Ok, that lawn has to be a filter or something...that looks amazing!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thanks Big Tdawg! I appreciate the kind words. No filter here! Lots of frequent cutting and spoon feeding

[@amyk8488]

Good video.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thank you!

[@adventurefuel5172]

This might be the perfect solution for me. I have about 9k sf of back yard and was considering building a small putting green maybe 4 to 500sf. I didn’t want to spend a lot in case I didn’t like it or it was too much trouble.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It's honestly a nice little machine. Check out earthwise as well. They just came out with one.

[@everetttokio5405]

Yeah, if you're doing a putting green (even a small one) I can assure you that this mower will not cut low enough for that. Plus I doubt that this has a roller available for it which is very nice to have when maintaining a putting green. Just my two cents!

[@dw300]

I think you need to cut at 3-5mm for a green.. most cheap mowers go 15-25mm lowest.

[@thelifeofmatt0306]

That waviness (marcelling) can be avoided by keeping you blades sharp and changing the direction of your cut every time. Beautiful lawn you have there!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thank you for the kind words Matt! I have tried that and it does work well cutting it a couple different directions.

[@kennycooperkc]

That’s a cute little toy

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It would go right next to your radio flyer with all that sand

[@AdrepKeith]

This may or may not be a problem depending if you buy one for exercise or speed. Dominator go back and count how many laps back and forth doing the job. At 15" that's a pretty small cut, lotta up and backs. So count the number of laps to do the job. Laps x number of yard feet will give you a distance walked. You probably walked a mile doing that cut.

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

Is this for people who prefer to cut almost daily?

[@adamzx3]

I’m really curious how much louder/quieter the Liberty is compared to this one? I’m planning on picking one up this winter.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I don't have a decibel machine but the sunjoe is higher pitch and the allett has a hum to it. I would say the allett because of pitch.

[@adamzx3]

@@TheNeighborDominator awesome, thanks for the comparison!

[@gergemall]

Nice video

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Thank you sir! I wish they still made it!

[@kellymiller3136]

Good deal the only thing is that the lawn didn’t need to be mowed yet? Will it cut 2-3” long?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It's a reel mowed lawn. I keep it at 3/4 of an inch. To go by the 1/3 rule to not stress the plant out it was due for a mow

[@VMH.]

Hi, would I still get a clean cut on bermuda if I walked about 30% faster than your recording?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Hahahaha. You're better off buying one of these. It's 50 bucks more than a manual!

[@VMH.]

@@TheNeighborDominator yea, I bought it and am waiting for it. I'm just curious if I can walk faster and get done. I saw some videos and they walk slow to cut.

[@Bill-tz3wg]

I don't care about noise where I live. I do like the electric option given where gas prices are. My question is whether there is a qualitative difference between how this mower performs versus a propeller-blade mower. Does it do a better job and make the lawn look better than a traditional mower?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It does cut better but this is not a mulcher and it cuts the lawn lower than your normal propeller blade. It is not as durable at all. If you hit a stick or rock the reel and bedknife will have issues.

[@Bill-tz3wg]

@@TheNeighborDominator - Thanks!

[@nelsonmarin301]

Lo puedo conseguir aqui en mexico?

[@davidmorin6118]

So after 9 months would you suggest someone that's trying to get into the reel mowing to get one of these or not? Also have you or are you still using it?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

If you have a relatively Rock and stick free lawn, or you pick up before you mowz this thing is a better cut than any earthwise, fiskar, great state, etc. It's only a 15 inch cut so it will take longer. Scotts makes a 20 inch manual reel. I personally don't use it because I have added another 2k of Reel mowing so I'm at 4k so it would take me longer. But I do use it at my cousins house where he has converted over to reel mowing his 1500sq ft yard.. how much are you reel mowing

[@06retd22]

Have a 70+ year old reel mower, manual, powered by me. So simple.

[@dw300]

The moral of the story is buy something that's good enough to last util you are 70, and it'll probably be the cheapest and most rewarding purchase.

[@vincentstivali1561]

I have a sunjoe but its not battery powered, is this one much easier to push ? Btw, ur lawn is AMAZING!!!!!!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Aay thanks! This is very easy to push. Earthwise has one now you might want to check out before you buy this!

[@McGuire2778]

I'll stick to the Fiskars reel mower. its manual but also great blade speed 18" blade and about the same price. Also, 1-4 in adjustment but can easily be modded for .5 inch as well. Also, if your getting your clipings are too much your probably trimming too much off. Just cut the grass 2-3 times a week.

[@dragon6ft5]

Why not cut it every day?

[@McGuire2778]

@@dragon6ft5 you could. But you would just be dulling your blades for what, a millimeter or two of gras? Not to mention it still takes time. I sometimes gut mine 3 times a week. Just depends on how fast its growing. Every situation is different. Alternatively you can run over the clippings and often chops the smaller which with help them to drop through the grass canopy. As they decompose they will add nutrients to the lawn while not being an eyesore.

[@momteacherlessons7296]

2-3 times a week....we do one 🤫

[@robertlevy4613]

I use Fiskars too but I’m gonna convert it to an electric version but it’s a very good mower

[@ELKORA2388]

Are their any manual or electric reel mowers that cut at .5 or even better 1/4 in

[@stevewode]

Hudson Star

[@Xanduur]

I’m glad that I am happy with green and generally healthy grass and nothing more. What a rabbit hole! $2000 lawn mower, stripping kits, etc….Yikes.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I know right! It's an expensive hobby. But most are right! You can have a nice lawn with the bare minimum!

[@nedg3740]

What is up brother? This might be a cheap way to try out reel mowing for us rotary guys.

[@thomasfencil]

This is exactly my thoughts. I got that Ego Select Cut and I love it, but if I can get into the reel mowing market at a reasonable price without going the manual route, this seems perfect.

[@marymclester8169]

I bought a used one and can’t figure out how to charge it

[@Deploracle]

Have you tried a Webb reel mower (non-powered)? The reel turn 10x faster than you are walking. They go for about $106 USD.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

No i haven't but am curious how well it is. It is a cool looking little machine. Where can i get one?

[@patrickcornelissen63]

$200 with the battery included?

[@melvinjones3895]

Have you tried a Brill electric mower.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

No I have never heard of that. I will look that up. Do you have one?

[@smetljesm2276]

I guess you could push it slower tonget even less rippling effect.

[@imowlow8919]

33 lbs is pretty light but it looks a lot easier than the manual aka Mike powered reel. Cheers dude.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It is light, no stripes, but it's clean. The cleanest 200 I've spent!

[@clsherian]

I loved my old manual reel mower until i put out fertilizer. Then it was too thick to push. This might be the answer. I really dislike the way the rotary mower leaves the swirly scalps. I only have about 8000 sq ft of really thick bermuda. I'll probably go ahead and buy an extra battery...maybe two extra batteries.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I'm not a fan of the lines that rotary mowers leave either! This little guy isn't bad at all but he is small...

[@golfshoe9321]

Did you get it? I have 7K bermuda and wondering how long it would take to cut.

[@JC-un4bg]

I want to get a sun joe then strip the electrics and make a steel chassis for it

[@TheNeighborDominator]

That would be sick nasty. Can you do that?

[@harold1901]

The problem with battery mowers if your grass is thick or tall, it's going to drain your battery even more. I tried a battery mower and it came with 2 batteries. With corner lot in the city, still didn't finish it. Next day took mower back and got a gas one.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

For sure. I hear ya on that. When reel mowing though you are suppose to only take the tips off. This thing lasted pretty long. As far as a rotary, i could definitely see that happeneing.

[@davidgoldstein3475]

Why don't they make one of these w/ 20-24 in blade ? That would be great .

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Man is they did, I would not own any of the other ones! They would make a killing

[@TheAleman03]

Can the reel be backlaped..

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I honestly am not sure. I will have to take s look and get back to you

[@SuperHooverdam]

I watched a video where a guy took the strippers out and they were hollow. He replaced them with these metal rollers and it striped pretty good.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It was probably my buddy yardbrah. Genius that man is!

[@jamerican_usnavy]

What's the model #

[@andyespenan5919]

Where are these available?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I appreciate you commenting. I was stalking amazon everyday for a month until it was restocked. I haven't seen them in a long while. I don't know if they are discontinued or what?!

[@zacd7094]

Spent 3500 on a bad boy for my last house. It only mows to 1.5 but sure what to do grass are is about 10k but I’ve got 1.3 acres to maintain. Hate to go spend 2500 on a reel mower..

[@TheNeighborDominator]

That is a lot to reel mow. If I had the 10k I would just keep only the front low or the back not both. That would be so much to walk behind with my leg problem! I'd probably get a triplex🤣

[@jeremyb2829]

Scythe Solar panel glass is sharpner.. Reel mower? Reef vacuum? Eat coconut husk protein powder.. Drill bit? And belt sander?

[@brianeaton3734]

Should demo it when the lawn actually needs mowing.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

When mowing you are to only remove 1/3 of the grass blade. When reel mowing short you are basically just taking the tips off to maintain a healthy lawn and not stress out the plant

[@tmilholin7552]

could not find this thing anywhere nobody sells it

[@TheNeighborDominator]

They discontinued it. You can find them on facebook marketplace sometimes. I don't know why they stopped selling it🤷🏽‍♀️

[@anthonytriolo3643]

I miss my reel lawnmower,i got rid of it nobody could fix the engine right, 30 yrs ago.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Oh dang 30 years! I thought mine was old at 18! What kind was it?

[@camt.8705]

I wish they had an 18" or 20" option. 15" is tiny

[@TheNeighborDominator]

If they had 18 or 20 I wouldn't be buying these other expensive ones!

[@golddigger9326]

Everyone needs to call sun joe and demand that they make a 20 inch model

[@williamwade7059]

Thanks but mo thanks

[@godovermoney1124]

wow you're rich

[@jjcastleberry3662]

Sun Joe's grass catcher of 1.18 bushels is acceptable amount.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Man if you edge your curb with Belgian blocks your lawn n home would pop. Consider.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I would love that by the street but I think the city has something against that. I will look into it. I just looked them up and they are nice

[@xoacatl]

A electric reel mower.... Looks legit!

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It's good if you are just getting into reel mowing for sure. This is the gateway to more expensive machines!

[@xoacatl]

@@TheNeighborDominator I've never seen this mower till I seen your vlog. You keep it simple and to the point 👍🏿. I just bought a used Scotts rotary push mower, adjusted the height and it's not really cutting and I'm a little disappointed because I wanted it to work for my in between cuts from my gas lawn mower

[@Rick-5728]

Was excited to find this video, but then realized you basically can't buy this anywhere.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Ya I'm sorry. When I made the video it was still around. Im hoping they bring it back

[@MrAllenTv773]

Should did a double pass

[@robsolo4024]

I’m sure cuts better than a manual reel mower

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It definitely does. I figured instead of spending 100 some dollars on a manual get the powered one that acts as both!

[@robsolo4024]

@@TheNeighborDominator thanks also I know wild edge makes One they’re like the same color not sure if it’s like a knock off and also Scott’s make a battery real mower I want to get the best one that’s affordable around $300

[@kpath74]

I rather reel mow, but I have too much small branches that get caught all the time in it so its not worth it no more.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

This little mower couldn't handle a twig!

[@nmoran2046]

You’re comparing two totally different machines one is a system the other one’s a mower Still look sharp though that’s a good looking cut for 200 bucks who’s gonna complain

[@TheNeighborDominator]

At the time the only residential battery powered reel mowers were the Liberty-43 and the sunjoe. I was just mentioning both not a true comparison. If this machine was available at the time when I started reel mowing with power I would have went with this to start on my tiny lawn instead of a $3000 machine 🤦

[@heatherleclair135]

I feel like his grass was already cut when he cut it 😅

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I cut just about everyday to every other day fornthe short lawn

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Throw it back in the box and send to your favorite accountant #cheapskate

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Maybe I will do a giveaway with it or something. I have too many mowers now!

[@TheoSmith249]

You do not want self propelled. It DRAMATICALLY reduces you energy consumption.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

It is really easy to push. Easier than a manual!

[@TheoSmith249]

@@TheNeighborDominator that’s because the reel, in relation to the force you input, is relatively friction free.

[@tv4184]

still cant buy one...lol

[@TheNeighborDominator]

As in unavailable or not worth it?

[@nelsonmarin301]

😮😅

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

I’d rather have the Allett.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

If rather have a hudson than an Allett

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

@@TheNeighborDominator TRUE THAT ! I’ll take the Hudson over anything out right now !

[@RogueCylon]

The Allett is way over priced. Is there not a quality reel mower in the $600-700 price range?

[@TheNeighborDominator]

There are used greensmasters out there you can find for around $1000 that need work. I believe California trimmers are cheaper too. I went with the Allett for the convenience of cartridges so I didn't have a bunch of machines in my garage and the cut with the liberty is amazing. I have an old gm1000 and the liberty stripes better and cuts better in my opinion

[@Eli-9]

No

[@ryanexsus]

Might help to actually have some grass to mow before showing a mower.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

1/3 rule is what I try to go by

[@ndhudecz]

II hate anything with a battery.If you don't keep the battery charged for ever so many months you might as well throw it into the garbage. Corded yes,battery hell no

[@muletowndumpsters]

Far too narrow, it'll take all day to cut. Why not make it 30"..

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@KevinHammond1]

Everything is plastic nowadays. That's unfortunate.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

This is so very true. If you want all metal you have to pay the big bucks!

[@hbgriss]

Well it sure is lighter , less work, very cheap. Pick your battles.

[@brandonhyden9454]

It’s $200 new not $2000 trashed and used. Sun Joe

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Right! Even though i have both this takes a lot longer to cut but for 200 it is a really nice cut!

[@DeVincey]

Sell me your SunJoe, name your price.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

Are you serious?

[@DeVincey]

@@TheNeighborDominator Yes.

[@DeVincey]

@@TheNeighborDominator Not sure if that’s a mad “are you serious” or a “seriously let’s do it” kind of serious.

[@TheNeighborDominator]

@DeVincey not mad at all! Was seeing if you were serious😁

[@DeVincey]

@@TheNeighborDominator Yes I’m serious. I would love to buy it.

[@bikerunner1792]

using a mower on grass that doesnt need to be cut ha ha

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I keep my lawn short. This mower is meant to keep the lawn at around an inch.