I've got one of those trimmers! Used it on our overgrown grassy property. Worked the devil out of it! Went through a few sets of trimmer straps. Goes quite a long time on a tank of gas. I wore out before it ran out of gas! Cleared areas that the riding mower couldn't go and the regular grass trimmer lacked ability. Bought it used. Whoever was the original purchaser didn't use it much. Not a spot on it and it still had the original price tag on it! Got a real good deal on it! Wouldn't give it up or back!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Purchased a used DR stump grinder a few years ago. It did a good job on the dense half acre of pines I cut down.

That was a pretty good cut for that wet grass and those trimmer strings looked so easy to change. Thanks for sharing and keeping it entertaining!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Have a great weeknd ASnthony. and yes the line was very easy to change.

I have the Husqvarna version of this and I absolutely love it it kicks ass will chop down anything if you take your time great for fence rows or clearing land not the best for hills or ditches it does get tippy

Thanks for making me spend some money! Ordered one for use at my cabin in the mountains. I had trying to use a small weedwhacker on grass around our cabin. Such a PITA but need to keep the ground cover shortened in case of fire. About the only thing to keep cabin safe from burning.

Looks like it did the job. We have one at the farm and it has never disappointed. We had a jam under the skirt, but pull the back and clean it out your good to go It could benefit from self propelled on the wheel since the wheels punch through the nasty soft grounds and make it harder to move around. Thanks for the narrative. We all deserve to see it get beat and field tested. All bets are off when your trying to finish a job, or brush job!

From my point of view a good brush cutter Ona giid harness would be more ergonomically efficient ? Maybe I’m missing the Point what’s your opinion on large plots to clear this or a good like for example FS450 or so....

Go home winter, you're drunk lol. Why is it snowing in May 😂😅

@byronrobinson8633

3 жыл бұрын

Heck here in Pennsylvania I would say we are just now seeing spring weather. How much longer before little brain is crawling around?

@sbron99

3 жыл бұрын

That’s one thing I don’t miss about living in upstate NY. Still have snow banks into early June and snow on Memorial Day. I’ll stay in GA!

@TheCamaro5

3 жыл бұрын

its that global warming LOL

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yes- so sick of the snow and winter

@mikemcgown6362

3 жыл бұрын

That's Minnesota for you!

Agree - great tool. The drive belt did slip off on me first day using it. Simple to repair - back in action fast

I’m debating… do you think the weight of the self propelled and electric start are worth it…. or go light without these options?

Incredible little machine I was always curious how they were now I know

If I ever hit lotto 649 I will take you shopping for the both of us.....cause god damn you show the best tools

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

We could have a lot of fun!

I always knew a little nutty Stan, now there is video evidence.... love the content.

I am curious what string your using cuz aswell as my old one works even with ry thick string it kinda tears through it quickly

I felt I needed my safety glasses with all that chaf hitting the camera. After using this one, do you think this DR is a keeper for the amount you did or would you move up a model, assuming there is one. How was the fatigue factor using it?

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Its a keeper for sure. Performed beyond my expectations.

I just ordered this same unit today. Free shipping right now. I have a large pasture with a pond and it is very wet in places like your area. I have been using a Stihl FS240 to mow it but it's like an acre. It's slow going. When it dries out, I can mow it with my Kabota Zero Turn but that's later toward summer. For now to keep it from getting out of hand, I use the FS240. It takes hours and it's a terrible job. In the very wet areas, the string trimmer dives into the puddles and throws mud and water all over me. I also have a long ditch that I like to keep mowed up. I'm hoping this will make my life easier. I appreciate your demonstration, especially in the wet area. This machine looks like the ticket. I also bought the quick change head.

Well a little Tom T Hall yes a a matter of fact I like beer! Sing it Stan!😂

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

😂

They are pretty good little machines. Great for running under fenclines and around posts.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

True 👍

@clevercloverlawncare5066

Жыл бұрын

How about on non-stand-on, steep slopes? Will engine bog down/stall because of tilt? When Stan tilted back it did and he said so.

Stanley your videos are so good and this one was pretty funny

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Dave 😊

It done good! True story: I always wanted one from a young age, too. It's great to see one in action.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thats weird but cool. The first time I seen one was in a magazine- how about you?

@scorpio6587

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey Yup, it was in a magazine. Then I sent for the brochure, and tried to convince my mom we should get one. It was just a childish idea at the time.

Great video Stanley. I have been a fan of Tom T. Hall for a very long time and that is one of my favorites. I always wondered about these mowers and will admit I am impressed! Have you done any such videos on the Dr. Brush mowers or the Billy goat? I enjoyed the ones with the forestry mulcher / mowers but I don't have a skid steer, I would LOVE to see you put a walk behind through it's paces because that is how I would use one :D Be safe out there.

Thank you for another great video your doing an awesome job

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you...thanks!👊

I have this with the chainsaw and brush cutter blade. Works great. But definitely get self propelled. I have the premier brush cutter walk behind. It's great. I also have the pull behind box blade. I recommend the power lift model for easier use.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I need the brush cutter blade. That would be a terror

That machine goes above and beyond the call of duty 👍 Tam.

Yeah, in yesterday's video, I told you that i have one. I've actual had it since 2014. I recently had to replace the mow ball. Sharp concrete or rocks will wear into it over time. Wear pants lol safety glasses too. The heavier the weeds work better with heavier serrated line. The green cord is the lower grade. Thanks for the video. Wet condition just require more cleaning of the machine afterwards. When I replace the cord, I make sure they're going to clear the guard.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you know this machine! Thanks for all that!👍

Stan always test equipment to the extreme

Stan, one of the many reasons I like watching you try out equipment, you treat it like you stole it, keep up the great work and God bless

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Appreciate that bud! Have a great weekend!

That is one heck of a machine that you got there my man👍🏾💯where can I find one either like that or similar to that and how much do they cost?

I have a 6.75 with a beaver blade. It will cut a 3in tree with the saw blade. I use it mainly to cut grass by the river and trim next to my fence. Mine has the no change oil Briggs and I wish I had more power for thicker weeds/grass and that it had a drain plug to change the oil.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

That beaver blade sounds pretty amazing

Is there any way you could test out a Flymo? I heard they are supposed to be pretty good on hillsides.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I have one. I gave it to franky. If he still has it then I can.

brings back memories of our bachtold fenceline mower and david bradley.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Its a cool little machine for sure.

Awesome video wanted to ask you why did they want you to soak the string for 3 day?..

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know but who has that kind of time?

Does the actual trimmer line hold up any better than say 1.05. I have the same fascination that you speak about I just don't know if it could replace my big redmaxx. So happy to see the review though. Always wanted one of these but just couldn't pull the trigger bc of it's limited use commercially

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

I use their 175 mil blue. As long as you don't hit something other than vegetation, it lasts a long time. It will survive some occasional cement or whatever hits, depending. I have a ranch (hundreds of acres), yard is a few acres, some areas only get cut a couple times a year. Sometimes well over an hour+ without a change.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

so far the trimmer line has worked well as long as I avoid woody brush.

@clevercloverlawncare5066

Жыл бұрын

@@not_me3286 steep slopes?

Great video!!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Happy Thursday Stan! Hope you had a great day! Keep up the great work!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!👍

20 years ago I made the best decision to buy one of these for cleaning out the ditch on the side of my property. But now the wheels bog down in the mud since it won't dry out. So I replaced the original 12 in 1.75 wheels with 13 inch no flat tires. They are almost 3 times wider and do not sink into the mud. The wheels make the machine handle better having a wider footing on the sides of the ditch make it stable.

Dirtmonkey tested...Dirtmonkey approved! Those trimmer mowers sure beat having to strap on a brushcutter. Now, about the singing.....LOL!!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Hahah

I have one and like it. Just wish the tires were 4" in width to push better thru loose terain

Amazing video love it

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!👊

Next week Dirt Monkey Force the Musical, dancing in muddy boots.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Should I...

@jeffmoore2351

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey you should, just for the lark. Sam could pretend to be the Broadway producer, Tim leading man of course. The newest guy has to play female lead unless you can convince a lady relative. Keep it corny and funny. It just might fly. As for running a year, One episode should suffice.

Stanley, great video at putting g the unit through a good test! I just bought the XL Pro a few days ago. I read a few reviews that said the non-Selfpropeled model did a better job. The unit did a fabulous job on my in-laws thicket on their farm. Cleaned placed nothing else would go! I put the cutting strings in different. I put mine in like a W pattern. The cord is as tuff as the trimmer. I can't wait to see what soaking the string in water for 3 days will do to it!!! (Per DR'S instructions). Great review. One interesting thing I discovered is that DR is a subsidiary of Genrac. Later Sir!

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

Generac just took over a few years ago. Before that the entire frame/body was one piece of aluminum.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the non self propelled would pull back easier? not sure.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey From what I've seen, in the back and forth stuff, it would have been easier.

That’s one powerful machine and to say it was wet conditions it didn’t bog down or anything it just kept going. I think you might be losing it abit Stan hearing voices and singing lol. Great work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I was having a lot of fun with this thing.

@haydenuk02

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey We could tell lol and we was having fun seeing you test it and crack up jokes

Could you use that like a regular Wacker around someone’s property or no

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yep- why not?

Best bucket list ever

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

😂👍

I do have also a walk behind but I am running it on only 2 strings seam to have more power and cut there for thicker stuff even better. I use 0.110″ timmer line works best for me with thick brush. And looks like them wheels are to thin.... I zip tied a cut up mountain tire over them which gives it more traction on my power sand condition.

Best KZread creator ever

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

You are Awesome! Thanks👍

A true knuckle dragger representing 💪💪👊👊✊✊

That things abeast! What do you think it would do a round fence post for instance a horse pasture? Lots of poles

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

They have a guard you can attach so that you don't accidentally hit things like posts or walls. And a tow model for bigger areas, kinda springs around posts. But you can cover a fairly large area quickly with the small ones.

@petekleinschmidt4251

3 жыл бұрын

@@not_me3286 thanks for the info!👍🏻

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Gte stringer line that can handle hitting poles and your in business.

I was goin with the deeper voice camera lol “get into the brush” and I was impressed, great video brother 😎

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate it 👊

Nice to see that the way you made videos back I the day is back 💪💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏😉😉😉 I re subscribe 🍾🍾🍾🍾

15 inches of snow up north?? Given that this was a sponsored video, it must've been filmed a few weeks back, to get approval from DR. I just spent the last week in northern Minnesota, and it was BEAUTIFUL up there! Well, not swimming weather, but certainly was "I'm done with winter, bring out the shorts!" weather. Anyway, that DR mower/trimmer sure takes a beating, much more than steel blades would! Does a nice job knocking down rough areas too.

Is this just as good as a brush mower ?

Enjoyed this video Stan 🇺🇲

Funny how i always get home from work and relax by watching others work on youtube 😂😂. Great vid! Now you can get into all the stuff where your mowers get stuck

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

or save some fo the tall stuff for future torture tests!😂

That looks like it gets-er-done. How big of woody brush would you say it can handle?

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

If it's softer woody, it will cut fairly thick. Too hard and it can throw out the string with the standard head. I see they have a better upgraded one. It doesn't bother if you use common sense. Also, they can have a Beaver Blade, uses standard chainsaw chain. More than a couple inches with that.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Its only got that tough trimmer strin g so its limited by what that will cut

I am going to picking up a used on of these this year for my chriso tree feilds and it's crazy how cheap you kind find these for especially craftsman ones. I have also seen a few with saw blades on the and I was thinking that might not be to bad to get through some small will trees. Besides using it for my Christmas trees it's also going to be a perfect machine to get right underneath my electric fences too! I also had an idea to use one of these machines not a self propelled one and put a hitch on it then move the axle around 45 degrees and also a 90° angle on the draw bar so you could pulled behind mower or atv but the reason to move the axle amdske that special draw bar instead of a straight draw bar is so when a guy is pulling it it would be able to go right underneath the electric fences! I have been design something for fences for awhile and I think I finally got the perfect design and machine using once of these for it!

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

When I was comparison shopping a DR ~10 years ago, they were heavier made than other brands, and the head was designed better, didn't wrap up as much. Some models had the head bearings held with plastic, vs. easy replaceable ones on DR, and all metal. My guess is they cheapened up since Generac took over DR, but I haven't looked at them, so I'm just assuming, and don't know if they are still well built. I also don't think some other brands can handle a blade in the front. Buy what you like, but I thought these were a couple points you could look into if you want.

@SKC640

3 жыл бұрын

@@not_me3286 thank you I'll definitely look for an older Dr. Then I do think they are better because they are definitely harder to find used older ones atleast.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

@@SKC640 One other thing I thought of, some other models shut off the engine when you let go of the handle. You can't engage/disengage the head without the engine shutting off. I see some will let you do that now though, but if you see another brand, that's something to check, if it matters to you. My main use was going to be the Beaver Blade, the other brands didn't have the ability to run a heavy blade, so they were out. If you have mainly grass, I'm sure some other brands work ok, and would hold up well enough, some have good ratings. If you see a deal, and look it over, I wouldn't be too scared of something else if you have ordinary homeowner use. The head design is kind of important for the wrapping up issue though.

Hay What is that Yellow thing in the Back ground???

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thast the new Dewalt Mower Im testing.

This was on your bucket list? Wow, makes mine seen a little saner, well, not that much saner. LOL

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

😂Than's kinda awesome!👊

I often wondered about these things, glad I never got one! 🤣 A blade on a brushcutter would drop that tall stuff in a minute and be waaaaay less physical! That looked like a lot of hard work! Thanks for the vid!

@chuckley54494

3 жыл бұрын

But would be heavy and sink. But Dr also has a small walk behind sickle bar cutter and a small walk behind brush hawg

@mickhippy

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuckley54494 Yeah, na, I dont think so, no more than he is. He had to manhandle it to pull back, steer etc. A (lets say 48cc) brushcutter only weighs what, 7 or 8kg and pretty easy to deal with? Never used a sickle but my understanding is they work like hedge clippers, with blades that can be damaged by rocks etc. Brush cutters (even like here in the vid) are for areas that cant be mowed or accessed by a slasher (bushhog.)

@Arlatube

3 жыл бұрын

For those replying to this specific instance. Make sure you have cleared plenty of wetland grasses and cattails with different tools/machines maybe you would re-think your comment. That stuff is difficult. The cat tails string up when hit with a string trimmer and wrap the head. And when using a brush blade, it doesn't go all that fast. Both make a huge mess and difficult to pick up. When the need to pick up the aftermath, We use a hedge trimmer. It drops them then can be picked up in bunches, put on a tarp and drug to wherever.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

DR has a Beaver Blade option, takes regular, and replaceable, chainsaw chain.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

@@Arlatube Exactly, people commenting that a handheld would do this easily, ...haven't done this. I've used both. I haven't found torque listings for handhelds, but DR has over double the HP of some of the more expensive handhelds I looked at. Also, the engine size, maybe a handheld might have 40 to 50cc, DR is 163cc and the one model is 6.75 ft-lb. Without the torque numbers listed for handheld, both my guess, and personal experience, and, well, common sense, says the DR has considerably more torque. These are dried out reeds, kinda wet though, tough/chewy, like thick bedding straw. They are going to be difficult, and not easy with a handheld. I've got several acres of cat tails/reeds in my hay field, I use an old 14 ft. sickle mower (haven't upgraded to a disc yet), sometimes it bothers with that.

Liked the dity about beer, that was cool.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

One of those classic songs growing up.

@johnme7049

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Haley Tom T. Hall was the singer though Stan did a pretty good job :D

Had a trimmer like this for years love it. Tip buy your string on a roll and cut them. A lot cheaper

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@Ben-fk9ey

3 жыл бұрын

I'd wager a strimmer with a mulching head would make short work of that stuff.

Well, this video just talked ne out of a self propelled model. Did the wheels ever actually turn backwards or did you drag it back every time?? Lol

That does some serious weed whacking. I bet you keep your wife in stitches with your humor. 😊 Thanks for another great video.👍🙏

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!👍But sometimes I think I'm funnier than she does-lol

I need to get one of these, I am curious how it works on slopes.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

About like any mower with this type of engine, some aren't great with really steep angles. They used to offer a "better" model with a spin on oil filter, more suited for that, don't think they do anymore.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

not_me said it best👍

@clevercloverlawncare5066

Жыл бұрын

@@not_me3286 I think you just kept me from pulling the trigger on this. If I go about 100 ft in one direction of the slope and then back in the other, will it even out? Would a non-pressurized push mower have the same issue? Curbs prevent me from getting a walk behind onto the grass.

Hello How's the day treating you. Today I got is just water. Snow plowing video coming up?

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I hope I ma done with plowing videos for a time! lol. or until this fall

“Beating an over hyped 2 stroke engine chopper to DEATH to prove them wrong!” Every man needs a dream, and Stan got his dream today folks! Hahaha. Stan tell us how you got the name Dirt Monkey sometime soon. I’ve watched for a loooong time and can’t recall the origin.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

It was so fun to beat the crap out of this thing.😂👊

Hey stan a tractor and a 1 shank subsoiler running at 16 inch depth will dry that whole bottom out with about 8 passes.

Love the lettering on the white truck in the beginning of the video?

I think a top of the line string trimmers are now faster at doing the same thing as the DR but back in the day I remember seeing them on info-mercial. Anyway great video!

@michaelaos

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Dewalt 60V trimmer and Honda HHT35SUKA. The walk-behind string trimmer is MUCH easier on my back.

@xenonram

3 жыл бұрын

The line on these are WAY thicker, and they'll cut WAY thicker vegetation. A string trimmer could never keep up with this on bigger stuff.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

They're faster with less than half the horsepower (on any I could see a rating on, several hundred $), and well under half the torque (couldn't find torque ratings with a few minutes of looking at commercial models)? A 40 to 50cc (or 30cc) engine vs. a 160+cc? You sure about that?

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

a hand held couldn't handle my swamp grass. It would bind fast.

That looks like your go-to swamp mower.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

👍👊

You are very entertaining!

how many times did you have to change the line?

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

2 times- or 3

@arthurgilbert587

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey thanks

Good ole Tom T Hall. I like beer. Great song.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

👍

I'm hoping their customer service has improved for your sake. We were a dealer for them pre-covid and waited for an average of 4 weeks for most parts. Being from their home state Vermont we thought it was awesome to support local, but it is hard explaining to customers why their equipment is sitting idle in the middle of summer.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

I always assumed they cheapened up after Generac took over, but I have no proof, just a thought. Mine is an old, all aluminum model. I don't see much I'd need to contact the company for out of warranty. Bearings are easy, motor, pulleys. But, not everyone does that. Many companies these days are like that. John Deere, big tractors, well into 6 digits to buy, common to take several weeks, into months, for some repairs. And that is very costly to be down a tractor.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know- Thank you for sharing👊. On the plus side- they look easy to work on and very simple

Just saw an "all terrain walk behind mower they make 42 inch id like to see that tested

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

what brand? DR?

@l0n3d4nger4

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey yea look that up the back is like a brush hog but the front almost looks like a plastic deck or something

Mowing down cattails. Gotta love that 👍

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah 👊

Good sharing👍

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That decal on the truck looks great! Is that new?

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yep- just got it done a few days ago.

Stan were almost out of stringer trim. Got to remember to re up when I’m at the dealer. LOL 😝 🤘🏻

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Ive got some more stashed away.

@landscapingspecialist

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey nice I knew you probably did 😆

i want to see you test out the Grillo Climber CL10.27AWD

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I want to do that! I think it would be fun as all get out.

Nice one Stan 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

🙏 Thanks Tony! Have a great weekend bro

Always wanted a DR trimmer. 👍😆

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

geez, that thing goes through matted cattails like it doesn't even care. Did not expect that.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

neither did I! This thing is incredible!

I always felt these were so annoying to use because of the small cutting width. I wish they would design one with two heads that could adjust on the fly to make up for string wear but give you a much wider path.

@clevercloverlawncare5066

Жыл бұрын

That makes a lot of sense. Still light but more coverage. I would be okay without “on the fly” for more coverage.

I've had one for 10 years. Its entire body is one piece of aluminum. From before Generac took over. Many hours on the thing. Many of those hours using a Beaver Blade cutting literally 1000s of cedar trees. I wouldn't be without one.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

I see a few people saying a handheld would be faster. I'd say not likely. That stuff that's being cut looks dampish and kinda chewy. I had a commercial, handlebar trimmer before I got mine. These are much easier to run (except where they would be too cumbersome).

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

It was dampish and stringy. your right a hand held would have plugged and wrapped fast and touched this stuff. It worked so much better than I ever thought it could.

Nice video

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Logan 😊

@loganalbert3721

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey have a nice weekend

I feel like this would be hard on your back considering it doesn't have any wheels in the front and you're constantly having to push down in the handle to keep the front end up. Nonetheless still impressed with how well it eats

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

Not hard on the back at all. You barely notice there isn't a front wheel, it glides, and tipping is very light.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Its built to glide on the front mow ball. your not forced to balance it actually. let it rest and it will self propel and do ll the work.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey I don't have the self propelled, and wouldn't get it for myself. While pushing, a person could about use your pinky to push down the bar, that's how it's balanced. Close to that anyway.

Our cousin has had one of these for a couple of years and it's actually been pretty good

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Seems Good, I'm liking what it can do, so far👍

Can you put a bush blade on it? Kinda courious

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

Beaver Blade, they sell them, takes regular chainsaw chain. Don't think they work on the cheapest model, but haven't verified that lately.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yes - you sure can.

We have all watched the DR machine over the years,not only did they give us a tool that fits in the grey area a regular mower can’t hack...they were smart enough in marketing to find the right guy to show no holds barred test. Plus you always do it with no bias...go or blow ,we ain’t playing ! Good job Stan ....

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Mike you are a legend.👊. Thanks for the feedback and have a n awesome weekend!

I could see these good for golf courses like doing around ponds and stuff. Not sure if it would benefit most landscaping/ lawn care people. I could be wrong though.

@ianboddy4368

3 жыл бұрын

It's like a walk behind mower had a baby with a weed whacker, idk why anybody would want this kind of machine.

@JustinMF11

3 жыл бұрын

Worse than useless in my opinion. And I'm a landscaper.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinMF11 Very much not worse than useless....

@byronrobinson8633

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinMF11 I’m a landscaper too and I can’t see any use for it either. But I didn’t want to speak for everyone. Haha

@DistrictFire

3 жыл бұрын

You are limited by the ground you push the machine on. People are buying them to do sidewalks and driveway trimming and returning them to the dealer.

Stanley, I have watched your video a few time. I have used this machine before. I have to say "To each there own" I am not a fan of this unit. I wish that there was 2 wheels in the front so the cap wouldn't be digging into the ground. I don't like how the unit feels like it gets "jack knifed" into the ground. I thing you can do the same thing with a weed whacker. It does look like the cutting cable is bigger than the .105 string I use for my Stihl FS 111R but I like the mobility of the Sthil better. I understand what that unit does but I am not a fan of the unit. I think a Stihl FS 111R would do just the same thing. I will say "to each there own" but I think in the long run you are going to have more little problems with that unit that is going to drive you nuts. That is my opinion.

@not_me3286

3 жыл бұрын

These have much heavier string and have well over twice the horsepower and at least a few times the torque of any handheld pro string trimmer I could find (I couldn't really find torque listings on handhelds, but more than 150cc vs. handheld, pretty sure which has more torque), plus, the cutting area is bigger than many handhelds. I've had one for over 10 years, put it through many hours of use a year, including with the blade cutting literally 1000s of small cedars (aka weeds), and have had no issues of any kind. Other than changing the belt (maybe 5 minutes?), which was the result of running the chainsaw chain too dull a few times (now that is hard to keep out of the dirt when trying to cut right at ground level, no wheel out front would help). I had a handheld commercial one myself before this. Sure, quick jobs, a handheld might be quicker. Muddy, sinking areas where wheels sink, not the best place to try one out. One area where these work well is large areas of tall weeds. I have some of those, over waist high, these things cut without wrapping up (except in really tough stringy/woody/fibrous stuff or if you hit something like a length of baler twine), and can do significantly more without bogging down, you can mow around those like you're using a lawnmower, just go in circles. Also, they are handy if you are going to be using one for longer periods of time, helpful if you have a bad back (example). One other use is I drive next to fences cutting grass off electric fence, few miles, just walk, no back and forth. If you don't have areas like that, then you don't need one, of course. Can't say in normal use that I have much issue with the head going in the ground. I don't know what "little problems" you'd have with this, care to speculate?

I find angle the head like your edging with it and half cut with it along the fresh cut edge in long straight line may take a touch longer but requires alot less effort as your not pulling it back and forward and it also alow the mower to throw the fresh cut clear so you ain't mowing it again

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

talking to two cameras with differnt voices... stans cheese slide off the cracker

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

😂👊

Stanley always gets to play with the fun stuff!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it feels like you guys are right there with me trying this stuff out.

They’ve improved them since I used one 30 +/- years ago, they’re an amazing addition to the lawn management team....

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

Looks like it will take a lot of crap and trimmer lines last a long time .I see when you pull back the trimmer the one wheel wasn't moving because of the self propelled . Had lots of power .

wooo very good video

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!👊

@hunterwitkop5540

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey ayee always brother 🤟🏼

I remember seeing commercials for DR when I was young, they would send you out a promo VHS tapes if you called their 800#.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

The good old days!

@connormarek1028

3 жыл бұрын

I had one of those vhs tapes when I was really young. It was one of my favorite "movies" and Ive wanted a DR ever since.

By far my favorite infomercial when I was a kid.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!