California Trimmer REVIEW - 20" Classic Precision REEL Mower 

And it will be totally worth it!

Thanks Brian! glad you enjoyed the review.

Really liking it so far, thanks brah!

Definitely! Really enjoying mine so far, will need a back lap soon.

Believe me, you will catch the reel fever before you know it.

The Cal Trimmer is a well built machine that is hard to kill.

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback.

You may want to contact Evergreen Turf Equipment and let them know what’s going on.

@@TurfCulture Thanks, It runs great now. I have no idea why it wasn't before.

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

It’s an awesome machine, I’d like to see CT produce another model with some of the design elements of the European mowers eventually.

@@TurfCulture Will never happen. CT is doing just fine with this price point. Pretty much dominate the price point competition.

Thanks Travis! Putting some tension on the chain make a huuuuge difference in the ability to pivot the mower. The handle extension is a must.

You can always add a smaller bolt and lock nut between the links to add a little more tension.

@@trianglereelmowers450 Yup. I think I'm just gonna use a zip tie.

@@BudgetLawns that will work!

I wish I had a dealer near me! Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I really enjoy this mower.

Really enjoying it so far, now how can I fabricate a checkmate on this thing?

@@TurfCulture Hey don't laugh, front and rear rollers work great :)

@@Striperman who’s laughing? I’m dead serious brother.

@@TurfCulture My man :)

The shipping weight on my unit was close to 250lbs, I guess I didn't take the weight of the packaging and pallet in to consideration for some of that. The wheel tracks might be dependent on how thick the grass is or even the grass type.

@@TurfCulture ah yeah. That 2x4 pallet isn’t light. 👍🏻

the blocks are 12" at the base and the smaller mounts on top are 3" if you have a circular saw or miter saw you can put them together in about 10 minutes.

That's great. I appreciate your help!

8 screws on the blade by my count, if that is what you are asking?

I’ve changed the oil, backlapped the reel, and switched out the front roller. All of it was pretty simple, I’ll have a backlapping video out very soon.

You absolutely can, BUT. It won’t cut low enough for a bent green and it only has 7 blades.. mowing as low as a golf course .10” usually requires at least a 10 blade reel.

@@TurfCulture thanks so much!

I get harsh summers in St. Louis too. $1300 gets you a nice Cal Trimmer.

I backlap my reel two, maybe three time per year. Definitely give the manual reel a try and see how you like the cut quality.

In the video I used the accessory that cal trimmer sent to me. You can also use a nut and bolt to pull a few of the chain links up.

Can you please explain how to do this? I don’t understand. I’m a visual learner :)

Not that I am aware of unfortunately.

You must take them to a reel grind service

Are you proposing... a mow off?

@@TurfCulture bring it!

@@kove ohhh consider it brought.

The chain tensioner that I have is a prototype from Cal Trimmer, should be available for retail very soon. I'll send an update!

@@TurfCulture I appreciate it. It will make it better so that wheel don’t dig in when you turn around.

Charlie, reach out to info@caltrimmer.com to inquire about the drive roller lift chain bracket and they will send you one.

@@TurfCulture just did. Thanks for reaching out! Ready for spring!

@@TurfCulture Are they still offering these? Or do they come with the mower now? Just bought one to be delivered this week and would like this option.

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Yes it is KBG, time to go reel low!

@@TurfCulture I’m thinking about getting the Cal Trimmer HC so I can do 2”. I have a tiny bit of tttf that hopefully will be overtaken by kbg. Do you think 2” is ideal or go for broke and try sub 1”. I do have full inground irritation

The HC will mow as low as 5/8” so if you want the flexibility to cut at 2” or somewhere in between the HC is a good option for you.

I think so?

3/8” - 1 3/4”

3/8 - 1-7/8

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Sure did! I misspoke on that, it is actually about 150lbs.. not 250.

If you like plastic body panels, plastic gears, and a tin can bed knife the Allett is a fantastic choice.

@@TurfCulture Oh horse shit! Just watched a video on it. The only thing that was plastic was the grass clippings basket . And why would it be almost 1500 more?

@@W.Vanderbilt plenty of plastic on that Allett. With the Allett you get that great feature of the interchangeable cartridges, but you lose a lot of durability. The CT is way better built as far as durability goes.

@@GiovanniGiorgo So your telling me that the Allett has been in business for over 50 years because they make a substandard product? Lol Bias much?

@@W.Vanderbilt That sounds like a great question for the sales reps at Allett. Here's a video that will give more detail on the plastic panels and gears... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YFeCMJqeRas.html Thanks for watching!