Why you need a stander! We Test and review the GrassHopper SO26-52

[@Richardjenkins89]

JT doing an amazing job promoting this incredible brand in the UK top machine and top bloke!

[@MachineryNation]

He really is, great guy and doing a superb job 👍🏼

[@WestbankGrassShrimp]

Trimmer while mowing earned my like 😂 I was just expecting a backpack blower

[@lukeweetman8197]

Great looking machine, personally i would have done that first pass in the other direction so the cuttings were being blown onto the ground to be cut rather than onto the road

[@WJCTechyman]

Well, yeah since many North American municipalities have bylaws against it. You can't shoot anything onto the roadway, be it snow or grass. I can't say if it's the same for the UK/Europe/Asia/Australia/NZ.

[@MachineryNation]

Yes 100% I would not do this normally, but to offer the demo of using the blower at the same time was the logic here 👍🏼

[@ChandlersfeCoUk]

Great review, top job with the hand tools, they are ideal for hopping on and off and doing other work at the same time 👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi James, great review on this stand up mower, looks a good cutting machine, good cuts on that rugby pitch you can score some tries with that. Great video take care

[@MachineryNation]

We did have a clip of me trying to kick the power aid bottle over the posts but I missed 😂😂

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

That’s well cool I’d love a stand on mower ❤

[@MachineryNation]

It’s a nice bit of kit for sure 👍🏼

[@WJCTechyman]

I have always liked the build quality of Grasshopper machines and when I had the opportunity to buy a used Grasshopper zero turn, I wish I had $1500 to get it. That said, I can think of a few problems with a stand on that aren't covered in this video and that's the problem of mowing residential properties with low trees. It doesn't work too well for me. If I am standing to mow, I would rather walk behind the machine or have the option of a standing sulky behind a larger walk behind. The other issue with having a stand on mower is, yes, those advantages come in handy during mowing season, but what can it do in the Winter for snow maintenance? Grasshopper makes some of its standard zero turns capable of taking winter attachments like snow blowers, power brooms and blades, but I don't think you get that kind of option with a stand on. This is one of the reasons I own a Walker as well is because of that versatility. I also despise Briggs and Stratton engines. I have been burned one too many times with Briggs engines, both home owner and I/C/Vanguard. If Grasshopper offers Kohler Command Pro or Kawasaki, I would opt for that instead.

[@DJC995]

Nice one James Looks a handy mower don't see many stander mowers about Thanks again

[@s.kxx1956]

Very common in USA

[@LeonardoMigot]

You wrong is the worst mower ever built in America 🇺🇸 The stander mower

[@DJC995]

@@s.kxx1956 Thanks of the reply over here in this part of England done think I have seen a stander being used

[@MachineryNation]

I’m not sure why there are not many in the U.K. hopefully that will change 👍🏼

[@Henveymick]

That thing is a beast. Just put a deposit down on GRIN XM90A with the stand on plate. Personally I don't like side discharge for the finish but I was on a budget too😊

[@MachineryNation]

Nice, you will have to let us know how you get on. I’m 6’2 so the grin is a little low for me.

[@benhooks4240]

Great 👍 video I really want 1

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks Ben, if you contact Grasshopper they will sort you a demo for sure 👍🏼

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Nice one James, one too think about for when i win the lottery 😂, if they fitted a rubber mat to the standing plate that would help your stance also

[@MachineryNation]

This is true Nev, that would be a great addition 👍🏼

[@derrasenmaher9730]

Stand-on riders are awesome machines, cause you can get on and off quick. You should try out a walk behind mower with a sulky to ride on also. Like a Ferris or Snapper.

[@WJCTechyman]

That's how I would go, as my legs would probably get more fatigued standing still than walking. At least if I want to use the sulky, I have that option. I would love to have a fully loaded Ferris FW15 with the Honda GXV390. That looks like a beast of a mower.

[@derrasenmaher9730]

@@WJCTechyman I can tell you Ferris Mowers are awesome machines I love it. And those Walk-behind mowers with a sulky to ride on are very nice to operate if you take your time to get used to it, you never want any others

[@MachineryNation]

I’ve never tried one, will look into it 👍🏼

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation not only the stiga garden mower is made in china but also the castelgarden xt model and also the other model of brushcutter stiga smt and alpina

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation instead the stihl fs and ms chainsaw and msa electric version ride on mower lawn tractor is made in Germany 🇩🇪

[@rupertm2542]

Be good to see the Husqvarna R112 & R214 on next. I’m looking at both of these for my next mower. Getting on for half an acre of grass with a Hayterette has worn thin.

[@MachineryNation]

Both are only domestic machines, but I would 100% avoid the R112, it has poor balance and is only suitable to a dead flat small lawn with easy access.

[@rupertm2542]

@@MachineryNation thanks for the reply. That’s interesting feedback. Access is no issue, but I do have some sloped areas.

[@LeonardoMigot]

The issue of stander mower is you not can raise the deck in fold up the deck self to clean under the deck mower if disengage the parking brake when you are under the stander mower there’s the risk to squashed your arm or your face

[@MachineryNation]

@@LeonardoMigot same as any machine then. You want to be more careful 👍🏼

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation for every use the stander mower be careful in America 🇺🇸 is better stay focused why you want under side access to mower deck if disengage accidentally the parking brake that lever stop need also to start the engine if is engaged is everything ok but if disengage you are fucked your arm remain squashed why spencer Lawn Care continue that stupidity. Instead to buy the grasshopper mower diesel model 725d with powerfold to raise the deck almost to 90 degree of inclination to underside easy

[@tombelbin2303]

My wright stander is a game changer

[@MachineryNation]

Shame they are not available in the UK anymore.

[@tombelbin2303]

Yes I got one of the last imports

[@chaseledbetter5186]

1 reason I don't. I don't want to stand for the 5 hours I cut each week

[@MrMadcanary02]

Great content but you lost me as soon as you cut straight into the road.

[@dogmangreengrass736]

common sence says shoot grass on grass not on tarmac ….. rear discharge deck better .

[@MachineryNation]

Yes 100% but some time it’s unavoidable so used this as an example to then use the blower after 👍🏼

[@CA34562]

I dont think i could ever own a grasshopper soley based on how ugly those colors are. 😬

[@MachineryNation]

The colours are very individual I agree.

[@trentguyer344]

They seem to look better than any brand a year or two down the road. The other colors looks worn and don't seem to handle getting dirty. Grasshoppers seem to look brand new even years later.

[@CA34562]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@trentguyer344as the saying goes. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. I think they look horrendous. Both out the door and many years later. But if you disagree. Who am I to argue.

[@LeonardoMigot]

The stander mower made suck

[@MachineryNation]

Why are you not a fan?

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation no 👎 no no no I use only the lawn tractor mower Gianni Ferrari gts steering wheel 🛞 or use the classic zero turn radius lawn tractor mower grasshopper frontmower or midmount. Instead the every stander mower strive the back from every human body. Is good a nothing that mower is not good 😌 and not able to mow the grass on hill

[@MachineryNation]

@@LeonardoMigot cool story 👍🏼

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation instead I use 9 stihl motomix e10 on my brushcutter stihl fs 94 rc and the blower bg86

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@MachineryNation zero problem issue zero to zero