Ybravo 25" Gen II - First Impression | Likes and Dislikes

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

What do you guys like and dislike about the Ybravo?

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Ambro's Landscaping Inc. It seems like an awesome unit. For residential use, I like my Toro recycler 22

[@duramax.]

I dislike alot. 4 wheel adjustment 1 big blade. No quality cut. Bagging problem. 2 speed transmission Adjustment of speed Bear claw for propell. TORO TIMEMASTER FOR THAT ANY DAY. 30 INCH FOR 999.00.

[@randyiihill6446]

I like the machine because it is simple and well-built. Commercial mowers that have simple designs have low cost repairs. True professionals only need one speed. 1.Go Get It

[@ybravocommercialmowers3956]

We like your approach Randyii Hill!!

[@hipskipne1984]

I've owned this mower for one season now, i agree built like a tank, bullet proof transmission, I'd still be using this machine if it weren't for one thing, the cut it leaves, I feel it leaves a very bad uneven cut with many "stragglers" left behind, I felt it was necessary to stay one the first speed and double cut, just was not impressed with the cut? I purchased the turfmaster later on in the season and the cut is far cleaner to that of the yabravo

[@randyiihill6446]

Your camera work and editing for this video was amazing. I feel like I just finished using this machine and I have grass dust all over me. Thx

[@thepetesmith]

It’s very dusty in real life I sneeze dust for hours after

[@williamhorsley3821]

The HRX217 when out on you last year. Did the plastic deck break or did you engine have issues? Also, what year was the HRX? Thanks

[@elc7795]

Holy crap!!!! I have an old manual push Honda (90's era) that has the same sloped deck as the y bravo. This is an old school Honda deck design. My oldest kid mows our yard with it( she mowed 1/2 an acre in the front, my guys mow the rest). She'll will start the big commercial mowers soon but it's a teaching moment.

[@stevenb6984]

It's really a shame that John Deere discontinued production of their 21 inch JX85, JX75, 14SX, 14SB mowers. They had strong construction with long lasting parts, especially the venerable Kawasaki FC150V engine, ergonomically sound, and simple to maintain. I have had 3 14SB models, 1989, 1990, and 1992 models respectively. I still have and run the 1990 and 1992, both with 5 hp engines. Only change was the 1990's original 4.5 hp engine was swapped from a donor machine after the original began burning oil to the point that I had to fill it after roughly 2 weeks of mowing and its exhaust was nauseating. The silver and green deck Deere's were ahead of their time. I know another fellow lawn care company that still uses their JX75's everyday after 3 of their Honda's blew engines.

[@workingcountry1776]

I used a JS63 my first season. I cut a whole lot of grass with that thing.

[@MrFirstonraceday]

I too have a 1992 14SB !! BULLETPROOF !! Still mowing with it and with the original belt. Use full synthetic oil, change twice a year. Have replaced the wheels a few times but everything else is OEM.. Sure wish they built'em like they used to

[@southernlandscapedesigns8081]

Hey, great camera, and video work. What equipment do you use? FYI, I picked up a Honda HRC 216 last friday for my Dad's 1 acre lawn. Great mower! We only do Design / Build now, but we did maintenance from 93 to 2003, so I consider getting back into it.

[@Dale.Nienow]

Nice to see you back! I never hear of that company before looks like a good mower! I use and love my Toro timemaster 30"

[@NickPavlica]

Just got the gen2 in 21" without the blade break and really like it so far. I use it as complement to my riding movers. Most of the grass is a thick bladed variety and the terrain is very rough. If you need a tank, this might be a good mower for you to consider.

[@IanStubs]

My issue using the Ybravo 21" for the past 2 years has been the plastic flaps on the stock OEM blade coming loose causing it to shake and ultimately not have as good of an uplift to bag. This could be remedied with an aftermarket high-lift blade but those are so sparse since Ybravo is a smaller brand. Speaking about the bag being packed like crazy, which is a good thing in my opinion... The flap is super irritating trying to battle it to get the bag back on the mower after the fact, especially when I'm in a hurry to get more lawns done. I've never had issues like that with a Toro Recycler or Honda HRX. This is all coming from another Sequimite :) Hope you're doing well my man.

[@kensurratt3045]

I have a 31” I’d give you! Within a few weeks the paint started coming off the handle. The cheap crash bar up front is just that cheap. The rear end issues were overwhelming, after many complaints the factory agreed they had some units go out incorrectly. The front adjustment settings are junk within 3 months we had to utilize bungi cords to keep the height the same. It is heavy mower no doubt if you were paying by the pound it’s a good buy, but bottom line nothing has performed to the Honda consistency and cost of ownership. The bagger well, set time aside struggling to get the grass out, the grass just doesn’t want to come out of the opening, had to pull it out by hand most frequently. The pros, good cut does great on fescue! They have good wheels, the Subaru engine worked very good unless the dust from dry lawns got near the carb and it made us manually close off the engine at the carb... i felt like I got a bad mower, and the factory guy would not take it back...

[@JWNLawnCare]

Damnnnn man those filming and editing skills are at like 1000000000% lol Awesome work

[@Ptcountyfarmer]

Wow!! Amazing editing and footage. Keep up the great work!!

[@PlemonsLawnCare]

I had the ybravo 25 as well. I as well didn’t like the speed setting location and I did have tranny problems after about a month mowing hills constantly. I do love the cables are all inside the bars and not exposed to hitting things and causing some to come lose or broken. Overall after a few months I wasn’t greatly impressed but do think they have a great design. I prefer to stick to my Honda’s and my weibang mower.

[@G815-f6f]

Hey bud, I am in lawn and Landscape cane across your videos and have to say 👍👍!! Also, I cant find the video of what you called the weedeater guards. The black looking disks

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

Thanks man! The black disc is called the "Edgit Pro", you can buy them from their website or ebay. I have a few videos talking about it. 👍🏻

[@G815-f6f]

Thank you very much for the quick reply!

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

@@G815-f6f of course man 👊🏻

[@twosencefromcleveland6084]

That is one of the most professional looking videos I've seen.

[@daflea66]

Use an undergrip on these mowers if you need to feather it a lot in a tight space. Bearclaw non stop will wreck you even with hands that have a lot of reach

[@jimbo5635]

Is this the same mower as the bad boy 25? They look the same and use same engine

[@planecraze6507]

Good to see your video's again!

[@danmcgivern1345]

Awesome quality on this video. I love all the special effects.

[@FloridaTurfPros]

Dude. Stop doing lawn care and go make a million dollars doing video edits. Your video game needs to be getting you PAID.

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

Florida Turf Pros ha thanks man I really appreciate the comment!

[@logdon17]

Seriously, how do you get such amazing quality from your videos? I can only assume these are not shot on a smart phone..

[@juliangrenon-grekin5954]

I've bought 4 toro 30" , 2 exmark 30" and the new Xmark ( kohler engine) . Of all the mowers, the exmarks have had no big problems. No transmission problems despite it not being the new heavy duty tranny. That being said shrinking down crews, I roll around with two walkers 36" 19c, and t25i 42". So minimal use of the mowers lately.

[@gabemalcolm4429]

You are the lawncare editing King!

[@glennevitt5250]

Hey Thank you for this information and Great Video

[@MJorgy5]

It'd be cool if they did a Kohler 224 option too. I'm thinking of trying one of these as I'm gaining SF, but like to walk.

[@williamnowacki]

Funny story. I guess YBravos 25 inch mower is almost like a 30 mower. But I perfer the Exmark 30 and Toro 30 Turf Master. Scag is even introducing the 30 in their mower fleet. Many of my clients have backyards with fences and small gates. I can even fit my 30s in there. On big yards like my yard for example theres a couple tight spots that I use it on so that way I have less time weed eating and trimming. YBravo did an ok job on the 25

[@nsatoday]

You haven’t done an update about going Stihl with your handheld equipment. Also, awesome new blowers out from them and echo. The PB-8010 and the BR800C

[@jmb92555]

I had an Xmark 26" walk behind many years ago. The engine was great (I think it was a Kawi FJ also) and the transmission was... okay. The mower was heavy tho and the single blade made a pretty bad cut. It was very prone to scalping. Looking at this mower makes me think of that old mower

[@STREAMLINKUSTOMZ]

Awesome video. Dope B Roll. Are you using a stabilizer, or handheld?

[@ScagPowerEquipment]

Top notch video work! WOW

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Welcome back. How is the family and the new house ?

[@daflea66]

FYI the 30-inch commercials are under 2, 000 not over. the only problem I have with any of these mowers is where I am going to use a push mower is going to be a hillside or just a very tight area in which case weight is extremely important and anything in a hundred pounds plus is just too much

[@rebeccamachado5449]

cut quality?Don't remember you mentioning that.thankyou

[@jesuslimon3885]

Went to go see one today and although I love the unique build of the mower, I did not purchase it for the same exact reasons mentioned in the video. Will consider it in the future if they put the gears closer to the use and more speed options!

[@RedRockMaintenance]

That looks like a nice mower. I had a Toro Turfmaster and hated it because it had no power. I wonder how this one compares to that? Once again amazing editing. Need to learn how to edit like that. Keep it up.

[@thecuttingforce]

How do you buy one. I am done with toro. They break to eazy Husqvarna awd.21 is my favorite now. But not bult heave . They make one thats heave put way to expensive. I like the y bravo mower looks cool.

[@redmax_rig6764]

I know you can email them at [e-mail] and they can help you out. Great customer service from the people at Ybravo

[@billdee9622]

Sad news today folks. I went to buy one of these mowers today. The box was plainly labeled "Made in China". I called Ybravo and yes they confirmed it is made in China. Sorry as much as I love this mower, I can not send my money to China.

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

Don't blame you man!

[@gabemalcolm4429]

How about you swop the engines on the Honda mowers

[@herbb8412]

You’re too kind. Just say it, the two speed shifter location is a PITA. Or at least it appears to be

[@Fencearmor]

Fantastic first impressions, down to the review and quality. How do you manage to get such smooth shots?

[@southernlandscapedesigns8081]

I agree the angles and smooth shots, while moving are amazing for a small KZbin channel.

[@Innovativetreeandlandscape]

I had the Ybravo Gen 2 for about a year and just sold it. Speed is great but cut quality is sorry. Did good in thin grass but if the gras was thick or wet it bogged down and uneven cut. We only use the commercial Honda’s now. They are much better!

[@hipskipne1984]

Seems like we are on the same page, I think they knocked it out of the park on all aspects except the cut it leaves, I left a more detailed reply to the cut in the pinned reply

[@brycebloemendaal6182]

Please make more walker mower videos

[@andybub45]

Unfortunately my state doesnt even have a Ybravo dealer :(

[@thecuttingforce]

I real like this concept.. over a stander 21. And 30 one blade I I nice. Looks solid

[@twosencefromcleveland6084]

I would never buy a mower with the speed adjustment on the deck. Otherwise, it looks good. Okay, Honda. A 25 inch deck with your 190cc motor, and please supply with shaft drive like the Masters (the best mowers ever). Thanks for the preview!

[@clos1481]

How does it do with mulching the grass?

[@thelandscapelounge8387]

I think I remember seeing that they hide the cables.. did you like that?

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

The Landscape Lounge the first gen they ran the cables through the bars but they didn’t for this one.

[@ybravocommercialmowers3956]

The Landscape Lounge, on our GENII mowers we now run the cables through a weave bracket system to keep them hidden. This allows for a much easier task when changing out the cables. We still accomplish our goal of keeping those cables hidden, so all in all its still a win

[@ru42112]

What happened to the Honda engines? Are they reliable now? Did they fix the problem?

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

From what they told me they stopped using the Honda because they could get more power from the Kawasaki’s, that was one of the first things I asked them as well.

[@ru42112]

@@AmbrosLandscapingInc What lawn mower you talking about?

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

the 21" and 25" Gen II Ybravo's

[@KenMrKLC]

Great job on the video quality... damn

[@iiiStUNA9]

Any update on this?

[@beachriverlandscapes]

Dude.....u make me sick with this insane sh*t!!! Amazing dude

[@iiiStUNA9]

Follow up on this video?

[@TheGav0071]

Seems very heavy and expensive for a 25" mower. I like my Toro Timemaster 30"

[@williamingle4919]

Give us a house tour

[@juanagustin4897]

What about for stripping?

[@hipskipne1984]

U must not like to work hard, bear claw verbiage was over exxagerrated, switching from one to two on the transmission is about as much any energy as “shake hard before serving”

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

Your right, I like to work smart not hard

[@johnhall128]

The the same mower as the bad boy

[@lawnmowing8143]

I had a Gen I. Cut quality wasn't great, the ride was rough and it clogged.

[@AmbrosLandscapingInc]

I heard a lot of bad things about the first gen, even Ybravo told me they had a lot of problems

[@lawnmowing8143]

@@AmbrosLandscapingInc Atleast they admitted it. Do you know if they changed the deck?

[@ybravocommercialmowers3956]

Lawn Mowing, we had some transmission issues we had to overcome in the beginning, but did not change anything on the deck from GEN I to GENII. The improvements from GENI to GENII consist of the following. We now have 4.5" of cutting height, a weave bracket system on the tubes to hide the cables, and enhanced cut qulity,.. hope that helps

[@joej.4170]

Ybravo commerical mowers: I have purchased the 25" gen II about a week ago brand new. The cut quality is uneven in thicker grass and lots of stragglers left. Not sure why. The factory blade is not razor sharp but its sharp? Should i sharpen the blade? Not sure what else could fix this issue but having to double or triple cut is loosing me $$. Please help.

[@ybravocommercialmowers3956]

Joe, thanks for letting us know. We will be calling you today to discuss more

[@salserodoscientosseis1028]

Yes! My right hand is gone! my middle finger now has something called trigger finger and it gets stuck now. I blame the mower for that.... Yes the transmission on my is gone and I had to replace it..... Yes the bag and emptying the bag it fucks you up after each use... i don't like to use the bag...... Now for the pros.. that fucking mower never gets stuck! that stupid engine is stupid strong! =D I end up getting me a Commercial Honda last month June 2022 $1699.00 plus tax in seattle but this bitch gets the job done! I had to hack the engine and transmition bc it was so slow from the dealer i could not go up a little hill

[@youngchepo7318]

Gratata

[@atrox3440]

First

[@IvanSanchez-b5i]

Don't buy them they are trash and they are heavy and loud as hell