Which REEL MOWER is Right for YOU??? Reel Mower / Greens Mower Types & Differences

We have way too many mowers. Just ask Mrs. Right Tool. The have different uses and even uses on different areas of our properties. Reel mowers, greens mowers, cylinder mowers... whatever you call them, they have become a lot more popular in the lawn care world for DIYers in the last few years. Greens mower price has gone up because of the increased demand - at least, I feel like they have when I see them listed for sale online. Most of my reel mowers are Toro. But I also have a couple other brands of reel mowers from my earlier years of lawn care.
If you are in the market for a greens mower or other golf course equipment, email [e-mail] and TELL HIM THE LAWN TOOLS SENT YOU! I have started working with him and he is helping me find a reel mower myself! Disclosure: He has agreed to pay me a commission if anybody buys equipment from him that I send his way.
List of Reel mowers in this video:
Scotts classic
Tru Cut H20
Toro Greensmaster 1000 X2
Toro Greensmaster 1026
Toro Greensmaster 3100
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[@ZeginMakesMusic]

With my gas mower, i hate mowing. With my $80 amazon reel mower, I mow everyday and love every second. I've got my St. Augustine trained down to 3/4in. It only took one summer. I look out now and I have a golf course as a lawn. No need to spend anymore than $80 and some elbow grease. I finally feel alive. Reel mowing literally saved my life.

[@rusteros2]

Which mower do you use? I'm in the market as a first time home landscaper lol

[@soulja617]

Share with us what model please I’m looking to get a reel mower as well

[@soulja617]

Is there any certain features to look out for ? 5-blade vs 7-blade ?

[@RolexDSSD]

The Scott’s manual reel is solid for a small yard. I cut 2-3x a week. Works like a champ!!!!

[@Striperman]

I was actually looking into the Greensmaster 3100 before I bought my Fiskars. Aaron called me and said I was too small though :). For the record my lawn is 1600sq ft. Videos make it look smaller. Thank you guys for the shout out. I "reely" appreciated it . Striperman won't shut up now. That is all he is talking about lol .

[@lefttool7928]

I was way off!!

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

Striperman, Good Friday afternoon to you, a wet ,bird chirping day here ,18 degrees Celsius , heading for 21 max today and 25 mm of rain so far. How is it your way today ?

[@Striperman]

@@lefttool7928 all is forgiven bro lol . Safe and great holiday weekend to the Tool Family

[@Striperman]

@@trevormuggeridge4560 Good Saturday morning mate. Mix of sun and rain here and the birds here are very confused lol. Enjoy the weekend.

[@kove]

Where was this video three years ago when I needed it? Fantastic summation, Guaranteed to help many people out getting into it or thinking about it.👌

[@typedbyben]

those little Scotts leg power ones are amazing when you need to cut after an overseed or when the ground is soaking wet and you don't want to use a heavy mower like an Exmark. Quiet, quick, and fantastic quality of cut and they can all be adjusted up to "normal" cutting heights. Always got to have one in your arsenal IMO

[@johnfetter3252]

Great video Lawn Tools. I can mow my 19k sq foot Bermuda yard in 45 minutes when I combine my 50 inch Timecutter and 30 inch Timemaster, 75 minutes with the Timemaster only, and 2 hours when I use my 25 inch McLane. So when it's 95 degrees with a 102 heat index, the McLane stays in the garage.

[@richardharwell]

The fairway looks nice. It has a nice shape that appeals to the eye.

[@josephsimms8817]

i am a recent first time home owner and with my front yard and back yard i have over 14 thousand square feet to mow mostly all flat with a 18 inch manual reel mower it weighs around 55 pounds and 5 blades and has metal gears inside the wheels that turn the blades it takes me all day to mow

[@chosen1one930]

I prefer and recommend the Flex and toro brand over anything else even though it is expensive for a homeowner. Using extra heads for different height of cuts make it perfect for back yard putting greens, a head for the fairway, a head for the collars, tee boxes and approaches than a head for the greens and just switch them out which is easy once you learn it. Great video

[@liveyourbestlawn]

Even though I'm a rotary mower guy right now. I enjoyed learning about the reel mowers.

[@soulja617]

What does the rotary do better ?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I enjoyed every second of that video. The lawn and fairway are looking great!

[@chosen1one930]

I have 12 flex mowers for the course. 6 for greens and 4 for tees and 2 for collars and approaches. We use 3 greens mowers daily and switch them out every other week so we can sharpen or do any other work that needs done. The 4 for tees are always used at same time and same with the last 2. All have 14 blade reels so if anything happens we can change the height of cut of one to cut something different. All of them have the groomers which act like verticutting but very small and not so deep.

[@TheLawnShark]

Great review! I went the backwards method and bought the GM1000 first and just got a manual reel (video coming soon) to mow my freshly germinated grass. Figured the light mower was a better idea.

[@lawnpanda]

Running at GM 1000 that I bought from my country club for $400. Damn thing is bullet proof and all I've done is put a new bedknife on and backlapped a few times.

[@rizocars6115]

Another great video, the best is the one you can afford imo. I have a Cali trimmer and the manual earthwise 7 blade, that's all, I'm content with what i have. As long as you reel mow Bermuda can look awesome

[@smusgrav]

I love my Toro Greensmaster 3150! I have about 13k yard that I can mow with it. I got it at an auction several years ago. Does require some maintenance to keep in working condition. I do need to get a Toro 1000 for some areas that can’t get to.

[@fairwaybermudalawn]

Great info 👍.. enjoyed knowing about the difference between REELMOWERS..

[@jonathanmasi991]

Thanks for the video. Love learning about reel mowers. (2 rotary mowers here) Often contemplated reel mowing part of my yard. But then I think of the dreaded sand leveling. Haha BTW Awesome ending!

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Great breakdown of all the different reel mowers and who can benefit from them

[@Reelyardsolutions]

That 1026 is so slick! I’d be taking out so many sprinkler heads or pickets on my fence though 😂

[@snowyriverman5314]

Awesome in depth video. Thank you!!!

[@dwaynecarlin]

I us a 1968 Cooper Klipper 2.5hp Briggs I restorer and love it. Enjoy the video more reel more better.

[@lawn2learn]

My Gm 1000 starts first pull every time. Got her for $300 🤘🏼

[@thomascorbitt]

If you end up in the market for a fairway mower, I just picked up a Toro 6500 D. It’s definitely overkill for my yard, but it runs great. That 3100 of yours would fit nicely here, and I imagine the 96” cut of mine would be nice on your fairway. I went from spending an hour and a half every mow of my yard with a 27” TruCut to 20 minutes with this mower.

[@TheLawnTools]

👀

[@outdooroutfitters3658]

Very good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Very informative. Good job

[@wilsonline90]

that 1026 is a beauty

[@simonbagley5851]

Love “The Aussie Lawn” hat!!

[@diyard3001]

Good stuff tools. I think I have the same addition, I’m up to 3 reel mowers and 1 rotary. 😂

[@theaussielawn]

Geez thats a nice hat left tool 😜

[@richardnettles7481]

Flex! 💪 I was wondering what I might have too many different types of things, but keep them around anyway… screwdrivers, pliers, ice cream, chicken (food)?

[@nightshade9977]

Here in NWA it's go time!!

[@reelsroses3268]

Love the content. Possibly adding an Allett C34…? Try to refer to them as Cylinder Mowers, reels are things you wind up things on. The USA is the only place they are called “Reel Mowers”.

[@lefttool7928]

Change your name to Cylinders and Roses

[@briano9879]

Reels & Rose, Dry humor at its finest. Well done.

[@bigV2069]

Love you guys

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. Very informative video . 😎👍👍

[@ForeParfection]

I have a 5000 sf yard. It’s pretty “lumpy” from freeze and thaw. Is reel mowing just not recommended?

[@SunnyBermuda]

🌞When are you going to add an Allett to the collection? 😉 Enjoyed the video!

[@danielslawncare]

I see you had The Aussie Lawn cap. I am Aussie so its good to see haha

[@mattlamarsh]

Any advice on approaching a golf course for the 26” or triplex? How did that convo go? I got about 10 I can chat with. Who should I connect with?

[@LawnPusher]

Rotarylow. Cub cadet rider at 5/8 to 3/4 with no issues. No need to do all reel mower stuff

[@Thelawnenforcementofficer]

Cutting 13.5k with a 20” cal trimmer was ruthless. 20” reel should be capped at 7k IMO.

[@taylorslager]

Of course this video comes out a week after i ordered a reel mower haha

[@alandickson1629]

You boys missed the best Reel mower it's called Allett. Don't waste your money on your selection of mowers, Allett is the King of Reel mowers

[@TheLawnTools]

😂

[@RB-hl3ux]

😊 lookin good 😊

[@grovecitysirens_GCS]

Toro used to make a reel mower long time ago and it was called the lawn master? It was a gas powered reel mower and was small Also toro is the more reliable company I mow my lawn with my dads 2013 toro 22 inch self propelled blade mower and it eats grass like butter it has a Kohler 6.65 or something gross torque single cylinder 4 stroke And he is currently teaching me how to use a craftsman 2 stroke leaf blower with 200 mph wind speed and they don't even make it any more along with his self propelled craftsman 2 stage 4 stroke tracked snow blower AND IT IS A MONSTER (video on my channel titled sno) and yeah its cool but is not made any more and us kinda broken

[@obilawnkenobi7230]

1:34 nice and ...quiet?

[@GTNTHR]

Hey boys! Great stuff! Wondering if it’s still cool to reach out to Carter? I have a 25” McLane 10-blade. Seriously looking for a Toro 1026 or possibly the McLane GK. About 11k sqft currently cutting right at or just below 1/2”. If you’re ever in far north Dallas, let me know!

[@virus56777]

Greens king. lv. 👌💯

[@gtjman1]

I’ve really turned around my Bermuda lawn over the past couple of years (now weed free and leveled a couple times now). So I’ve just started getting into reel mowing. I’m running an Earthwise that is identical to that Scott’s. But it makes those ripple marks no matter how fast I walk/run. Does anyone know what I can do to make a smoother/more even look?

[@TheLawnTools]

Yea I think it’s just what happens with fewer blade reels. Would have to double or triple cut different directions I think

[@gtjman1]

@@TheLawnTools Thanks for the reply! Yep, I’ve been doing a dub cut as well. I guess I will keep that up until I can afford to upgrade to a gas powered one. I only have about 1500 sq ft, so it is going to be a while until I can justify adding another mower to the fleet. Lol

[@johnhamilton9229]

Rotary mower guy Drooling over you choices on any given day. Go fairway. Still like left tools hat

[@user-er7gx5sm6g]

For residential is tru cut 27....and cutting 20k everyday....

[@Cenlalowell]

Ah hell no. No way I would do that

[@markg6860]

Hey!

[@xbhollandx]

That background beeping….took me forever to figure out what the noise was!

[@TurfTherapy]

Someday One day... 🤙🏾🌱

[@charlescollins7731]

Where are you located? If not far would love to come see a reel mower. Or chat about some details as I’m in the market for one. I’m in Benton.

[@TheLawnTools]

I’m in Benton…. County 😂

[@charlescollins7731]

@@TheLawnTools well darn. A little further than I was hoping. I’m torn between a a 2016 JD220SL and a 2017 Toro 2120 Flex. Do you have any insight comparing to two? The JD a litter easier to get to me, the Toro $125 less, but has groomer. Unless I should consider something else? Thanks!!!

[@TheLawnTools]

@@charlescollins7731 I’ve never had a JD but a cheaper toro with a groomer sounds like a win!

[@stevevolk2585]

I don't know what's worse, the hosts or the music in the background

[@eveningwind2023]

If you don't need it, are you willing to donate one to a family struggling to survive? I need to make any kind of extra money right now before i can begin my landscaping business. I like the concept of a reel mower and community helping people do better. Please let me know if you would like to make a real difference in this world with me

[@griffturfcare5061]

The Trucut for sale?

[@TheLawnTools]

Could be. Have an offer?

[@griffturfcare5061]

@@TheLawnTools Hey, saw a Robin EY14 for 500 locally, older one, need for a putting green, but may do the front yard with it. 300.00?

[@TheLawnTools]

@@griffturfcare5061 It probably needs carb cleaned etc but I have the reel to bedknife adjustment tool and clipping basket. I’d say $400 and it’s a deal.

[@griffturfcare5061]

@@TheLawnTools sounds like a good deal, how would shipping work? I am in Columbus, OH

[@TheLawnTools]

@@griffturfcare5061 It would probably be pretty expensive.

[@dchildress17]

Sell me that older GM1000 (red) for $500. I’ll be there in 2 hours

[@Eli-9]

No love for John Deere?

[@b_elkins]

For your fairway reel mowing, do like the Amish do and get a horse drawn reel mower! Haha! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqmi5eQZrlpgqs

[@markstone5593]

why in square feet, when will Americans start using the metric system. Do people really know what 9000 square feet looks like.