Reel Rollers proudly reviews each feature on the new to market Revolution 26 Reel Mower. Historically the options for residential reel mowers were limited to designs launched over 90 years ago in the 1930's. Since that time the reel mower market in the USA and abroad has not advanced or improved.
As the largest reel mower dealer in the USA, we have been developing accessories and products to help modernize the McLane, California Trimmer, and Tru Cut mowers for the last 15 years. However, in the last 3 years we could only take these older design mowers so far and realized our thirst for a dependable, comfortable, and easy to maintain reel mower could only exist if we designed it ourselvers. So that is exactly what we did in 2022.
We interviewed reel mower manufacturers from across the world seeking the right partner and mower platform to build The Revolution 26. We chose Masport for 5 main reasons:
1. We needed the right mower foundation which for us had to have 3 features already built into the mower. Those were a rear drum, Honda GX160 engine, and to be an all chain driven mower.
2. We needed a partner who had the engineering manpower and capabilities to achieve our design goals of The Revolution. We changed 19 of the 23 features found on The Revolution with their amazing engineering team.
3. We needed a partner who was experienced with Reel Mowing and had a long history of success (100+ years and in 30 countries worldwide with Masport). This partner also had to share our vision for future designs which are already underway.
4. We needed a partner who had the production infrastructure in place now, but also the proven success to expand production in the future.
5. Most importantly, the personal bond/ relationship had to be there between our companies. So many times business challenges and successes are determined through trust, no contract language. It was critical that our teams worked well together, supported one another, and had a personal loyalty to each other beyond work. The folks at Masport are incredible and we are fortunate to have found such a great partner.
The features which are standard on The Revolution 26 consist of:
- Neoprene Wrapped Handle Grips
- Massive 18lb Grooved Front Roller
- Independent Reel Engagement Lever
- Independent Ground Speed Control
- Relief Ground Reel
- Vulcanized Rubber Tread on Rear Drum
- Honda GX160 Engine (5 HP)
- Handlebars Adjust for Operator Height
- Folding Handlebars for Storage
- Precise Balance (Side to Side) with Steel Bolt Guard
- Engineered Bedknife Curvature for Low Cutting
- Hex Head Bedknife Screws
- Height-Of-Cut Badge with “Sweet Spot” Indicator
- Simple Reel to Bedknife Adjustment
- All Sealed Bearings - No Grease Fittings (Zerks)
- Simple Height of Cut Adjustment Knob
- Grass Shield Directional Fins
- Durable Plastic Grass Catcher
- Drive System 100% Chain - No Belts
- Sprockets and Chains now USA Standard Sizes
- Spring Loaded Chain Tensioners
- Noise Cancelling Foam Insulated Chain Cover
- Built In QR Support Code
- Back Lapping without Chain Removal
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