BJJ black belt having fun doing lawn care. I have been doing lawn care for the past 5 years and have grown bigger and bigger year by year.. I pretty much have vlogged my set up from start to present. I always say real recognizes real, and I always keep it 100% on my channel. feel free to reach out chat it up and enjoy the channel. I still try to grapple competitive in the over 40's bracket. BJJ ⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️🟥🟥🟥⬛️2022 by Raphael Lovato JR 2021 No-Gi Worlds brown belt masters 3 champion. Former XFC 145 Champ on axis tv formally HDNET. Train hard fight easy.
hey. leaning towards the 25 in last few hrs of researching online, having never heard of this brand before lol. I have been considering a 22" recycler or super recycler, as most lawns in my area are small and may not be able to accommodate a 30" toro timemaster or turfmaster. I figure this 25" could be my 1 size fits all. Have you seen much upgrades with this model vs years ago? Also, why didn't you use the rear/side discharge for your lawn in the end? just curious to know as I've only bagged or no bagged.
I have the rear side discharge I alway recommend getting that with the 25. The 25 bags like a champ. I have 2 25s and 1 21. The mower had been the same the did replace the aluminum handle on my OG mower with steel bars. I still have my original 25 still going strong. I feel when it’s time I will just replace the engine the mower is a good more. Just watch the front lip I have dinged mine up over the years on un even side walk.
Just been this year, when I out the gold blades on is when the belt and tensioner messed up. This last time the belt just broke they said the belt had a chunk missing in it changed it out and good to go. I need to start doing the most maintenance myself, lol I used to be an air craft mechanic in the navy.
@@WildCardMMA Thats awesome, Im pretty sure Im going to buy one, are you happy with it after so many years? would you buy another one? and is it still going strong without any major issues? Really appreciate your help, Im in Australia and summer is coming up and I want to start my own lawn care business like you
@Waynesworrldexcellent to be honest I wish I would have got it since day one. I held off then pulled the plug. Game changer with the business. What would take me all day doing 6 yards pushing I could get done in half the time and also keep my body fresh and not over worked. I’m at 258 hours on mine now and it is still a heck of a machine. I would look at the z-stance too, not that much of a difference. I’m looking to get probably a z stance 48 and 52 to help knock out the properties event faster
It’s took a few hours. I was like I’m gonna see if I can do it. Well I did it not to mention I was so dehydrated after this cut. It’s was like 105 degrees. But did it, yards like this that make me more firm on my price quotes lol.
Yes, I agree. Thanks for the honest review. Guys who mow commercially will also notice these things bend and warp. Definitely not as thick or well built.
Not really this is not trans parent stain. It did cover up good but since this vid it’s getting time to redo it again. I need to do an update vid to show how it has held up with all my lawn care stuff. It does not show foot prints
I honestly didn't push mow a lot. My neighbor who got me into this commercially, would let me take his lescos anytime. I was 14. Funny how this is back to the roots, and I found a local mint lesco for 800$. If you do find a belt drive, early 90s for under 1k, grab it! So versatile for these smaller properties
@@WildCardMMA when Deere bought lesco out, they used to sell parts under Deere for them. Not sure if they still do. But with Amazon and a few local yards, I'd imagine they aren't as much as a hassle
Over achieving those steps. Thankful for the stand on mower for sure. It does keep you hungry and not want to give deals when you’re walking all the yards lol.
@@WildCardMMA Its a reminder that speed and equipment are valuable and we should not charge less when using higher priced equipment and doing the job more efficiently
weekly cutting it is a beast, bi weekly is not bad if your not trying to cut too low. I just picked up a new rear discharge chute. my last one got stolen or fell off my truck. but as for mulching it is good bagging it is a beast.
Keep checking the marketplace on Facebook. I see them from time to time out here. I think 3-600 is a good price for a nice used one. Need to get them to sponsor you too with one. Ask to review one for them possibly too
I just bought one for my crew and they hate it. They told me it mows better pulling it backwards than going forward. I did not believe it until they showed me. Unreal. They were right. They demonstrated how much better it was going backwards. AND please can someone tell me who thought it was a good ideal to make plastic tips to bolt onto the tips of the mower blade. I just hope YBravo engineers never go to work for NASA, Boeing or Space X. Not happy and my crews are pissed at me for wasting $1400 on it.
I know my 21 inch had the plastic on the tips I changed that blade out. I was not a fan of it at all. If the grass is not well maintained I run the discharge chute on the back. I use the 21 for my personal yard and the 25s for commercial use
I purchased a used one off the market place. I had to adjust the carb. But it’s a beast of a machine. I have my OG 25 going in 6-7 years. What I would look for is the front bottom lip of the mower. People will cut a one inch then hit an uneven concrete sticking out of the ground and dent the front lip of the mower good. It can be bent back with a hammer if it does happen to you. The blade can hit that lip. How much you getting it for. I paid 400 for my used one that runs like a dream. The fj180v motor is great.
@WildCardMMA thank you so much for the info yeah guy selling for 400 or best offer so I'm doing some research before hand, starting a lawncare business part time and 21 inch is a bit tiring hoping this mower will help I appreciate replying back 🙏
@eaguilar1995ea it’s the mower that started my company. Make sure to pick up a rear discharge chute for over grown grass. It’s great at bagging and mulching is good too. I do this part time too, this mower and the greenpal lawn care app and you can turn and burn. When I want a yard to pop I cut with thr 25 with the striping kit on the back
You do a great job on the yards. Just brought a setup last last week 0:15 . Tried to go out Tuesday and do 5 yards my first time out. I couldn’t move today I was so sore😂😂😂
Yes but the start every year hurts. This year 4 was kind of my limit with over grown yards. During the peak I can do 8 with ease solo. Thanks I always enjoy being outside, I do this and still keep training Brazilian jiu jitsu so I get really sore lol. Goal this year is maybe a new 48 or 52. To help hit the yards quicker
I want to say 4.5 it was a crazy day. After I did this I was like why lol. But the mower did its job, I still have that same mower today still going strong. 💪
Thanks I forgot to record but I hit the edge with the stick edger first. When I beveled the edge I make sure I have the string as long as I can and full throttle. I think it makes the yards pop big time. Thanks for watching
That’s the truth. Time is to valuable to waste. Not to mention the potential customers that could see a 20 dollar and and be like I’m good on hiring him
That’s true. Usually when I get into a new area it’s turn key I give the new neighbor a price they are good to go. I’m not a fan at all of the one and done cuts. Usually more trouble than they are worth. Our time is the most valuable asset when we are grinding. Thanks for checking out the vid.
That I true. I feel that they just want it cut that’s it. I look at the potential customers that will see a 20 dollar cut and be like nope not in my yard. I told him this is my minimum to cut, I have to cut edge and blow off all surface.
