Efficient & Low Cost Lawn Service Trailer Set Up
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- Design YOUR ultimate lawn service trailer for maximum efficiency, theft prevention and overall care of your lawn mowing equipment. Make Your Own Trailer Signs: • Vistaprint Tutorial - ... Hey all, don't forget... the kiddo's need your support... donate a few bucks to the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital at www.dansvlog.com From Lawn Mowers Cutting Grass to Free How To Fix videos along with detailed Pressure Wash / House Wash Advice. I help you grow your #SideHustle Business. Please LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE!
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My daughter has leukemia I wanted to incorporate giving a portion of my earnings to st Jude some how and I was in aww when I heard you say to donate to St. Jude’s, that is awesome! Great vid too
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Thank you!
"If there's a will, there's a way."
I started a few years ago with a push mowing lifted into the back of our SUV! Now we mowed over 200 lawns a week last year with (4) 60" z-turns (no walk-behinds, no push mowers, no small gates) and over $250,000 in revenue. To do that (and make money) you need to be super-efficient! ;-) Looking to do 300 lawns this year with $400,000 revenue. God bless!!!
How much is your overhead
Half the revenue is for all your expenses and half can be paid to you. That's what we did last year. As revenue goes up your expenses can go up (like providing more benefits for your employees, buying land & buildings, etc.) It's all up to you! Exciting stuff!
@@mikalmaharaj3098 Mikal, I replied in the comments section. ;-)
That's awesome! Hard work pays off. You deserve it
that's awesome! you gotta start somewhere
Great looking trailer setup, thanks for sharing!
Thank you
I was cracking up when you said “ haha I said strap on” lol
I like to watch people that are true and not an actor. You are like all the other working people
I wish there was a CZcams when I started my business in 1982 lol. Back then there was hardly any competition. Great stuff man!
I live in a very small town in Oklahoma...man there are a ton of lawn care business here! Lol its definitely getting tough..
@@slum3947 keep your head up brother, there’s still plenty of grass to mow👍
We have been in business 40 years and I’ve been running the commercial lawn maintenance part of the company and my pops runs the irrigation/landscaping part of our business. It works out well for us and we make a decent living but for 20 plus year my parents had a nursery and retail operation. In the early 2000s when I was a cop they were at their peak and had a HUGE commercial retail store where my mom sold every kind of plant, flower, shrub, and tree you can think of. She also created holiday wood yard decorations and she also sold pottery and other lawn decor along with other porch furniture and decor. They sold the property years ago and used the profits to buy their dream home and do some updates to the Victorian style home they bought. Now we are mainly large scale commercial business oriented but I do have a few rather large residential properties that are friends of the family that I maintain but they are several acres so it’s not like dealing with home owners or HOA that are anal retentive about every little blade of grass lol although I do sub contract for the city and we take care of city hall and a few other fairly important city buildings that have be perfect. Anyways man great video and great tips/advice. Skål 🍻
Hi Dan my brother is a landscaper your videos are so informative thank you for teaching all of us hope you have an awesome summer brother it’s going to be a hot one
Nice setup,
Working on my way to get there.
You are 100% correct about the signs being to busy!! More is not always better 👍🏻👍🏻
I love this little setup. I'd set mine up just the same except I need at least a 6x10 trailer. My mower is a 60" diesel Kubota. Wide and heavy lol. I'm not in the lawn care service but i have my parents lawn and my lawn plus our business location i have to take care of weekly. This would beat the heck out of the heavy 7x16 tandem axle i pull now. Heck this thing is overkill for just the mower, one stihl weedeater and some occasional roundup lol. Good video.
I really like the setup, it looks to be very efficient and makes the most out of your space. I also really like your high tech security system with the combo locks. I see a lot of local guys with open trailers that don't put any sort of lock on any of their stuff. I see it with the closed trailers too, they'll open the door to get their mowers out and take off and go mow and not shut and lock the door. I would hate to see anyone's equipment get stolen or lost when that could be prevented with a lock that costs a few bucks and only takes five seconds to lock and unlock it. Another good idea is to put your fuel cans on the same side as the gas door on your vehicle so if you need to stop for fuel while hauling your trailer you don't have to carry them to the opposite side of the trailer over to the pump, then carry them back over while full. You could also throw a cooler on the back too. It would be better to have some cool drinks there and not need them than to need them and not have them. Thanks for this great video, it went into great detail as far as why you did what.
That is genius buddy, I've been in the process of setting up my trailer like you have. You have some really good ideas and I thank you again for your sharing info. Keep up the great vids👍👌
Thank you
Love the milk crate idea, we have a few in our house already.
I would like to add that a person should keep their wood deck of their trailer protected with boiled linseed oil applied every season. Also, they make a toolbox that fits on the tongue of the trailer which would allow more space in the trailer for other items. The eye bolts stick up out of the deck when not in use. I prefer the cargo rings that recess into the deck that you typically find in motorcycle hauling trailers. Good tips on the locks for the gear and trailer. Nice setup.
That's a solid looking setup! I have an old tool box, may look at adding it to time.
Wow, Thank you for all the detail and scientific explanation on how to build a landscape trailer 😊
You’re welcome!
Excellent video. Love the way you put so much thought into everything that went into your trailer. Thanks for sharing👍
That's one sweet setup!
Thank you very much
THIS is the trailer setup video I have been looking for! I'm just starting to do lawns as my side hustle as well. Your set up is AWESOME! I love the diamond plated tool box idea! (I may have to steal that one)lol! Anyway, like you I'm a neat freak! I commend you again on such a clean, functional setup!
Thank you Clay
Excellent video. Could not have been timed better. Starting up a very small side gig this spring.
Good luck with your new adventure
scot devine same!
This video was SUPER helpful. Thanks so much. Great video by the way.
Thank you
Nice set-up; well thought out and nicely organized! Great job!
Thank you
That is a Very Nice Setup Dan , I've enjoyed watching your business evolve in the past year , I think a lot of people start out way to in debt , you show and inspire people to start out a business and grow it with time !!!!!!
Thank you very much. I believe a side hustle business should finance itself and should be able to grow itself. If you start a side hustle business and go into debt and have to work your side hustle business to pay for that then you might as well of never started in the first place and just watch Oprah and eat bonbons! LOL
I love pressure washing , I have a good quality , and was 1000 dollars about 15 years ago , it has paid for itself many times over , plus my personal use , 2 weeks ago I power washed a concrete from porch and the railings , and a paver patio , a gallon of gas and a gallon of bleach , 2 hours and left with a 100 dollars , not bad at all .
I have 2 trailers, my small lawn setup is a 5x10 trailer, greentouch racks with redmax 2350, 2450 trimmers, a 3050 edger, 2460 hedgetrimmer, backpack blower, stihl kombi with trimmer, brushcutter, hedgetrimmer heads, hand tool rack, honda hrx 217, and exmark metro 36. This set up works well on days i do my smallest lawns
This would be perfect for my operation. Thanks for the good ideas!
Smart, intelligent and well thought out trailer and video. Thank you!
Thank you Tom
Great little setup mate. Nice and simple. Best way to make money ;D Funny you mention the positioning of push mowers on your trailer, here in Australia we have a lot of mowing trailers that have a dedicated push mower box and side ramp at the front which is mounted on the drawbar to save that issue of needing to pull the pushy out of the way to get to your ride on in the back. Even on my 7x5 trailer I can still fit 2 push mowers in that front box if I really want to, though mostly it just has our Honda commercial 21" and BR700 backpack which both fit in there nicely. That leaves me the whole back 7x5 section to keep my 42" zero turn in, plus a couple of other trimmers, hedgers or anything else I want to throw in.
Good stuff man, thank you
I like your videos you're a straight guy learned a lot thank you
I greatly appreciate this!!! Your video helped me a lot and gave me good ideas. I have a 6X10 and needed to get the gas cans out my van. Thank you..
Glad I could help!
Beautiful set up. Very organized
Thank you
Hey Dan thanks for the vid. Your videos are always very clear and simple no BS. I wanted to ask though since your old mower was the gravely ztr. Do you recommend the wb over the ztr for residential properties around 4 to 7 sq ft?
Nice job, Dan. Every detail is well thought out. Your next calling should be sales. You’re a natural.
Thank you, but... I am in sales. I sell me and my brand everyday in every video I produce!!!
As always, great video. Very informative. Thanks Dan
Thanks buddy
Very nice well thought out set up Dan!
Thank you.
I'm having a sign made that is very similar to yours . It a metal panel with vinyl lettering . Going to place it in the same spot as yours . Thanks for the great idea Dan .
You’re welcome
You got a fan, keep it up big Dan!
you are bang on target about simple signs. simple to read. simple info.
Great setup. Everything you need
Thank you
Great information, 60 40 rule was my answer,Thank you Brother
Dan tha Man always giving us good sound information.
Thank you Scotty
Your trailer setup is dope. A lot of good ideas brother
Glad you like it
Definitely appreciate this video. Thanks!
My pleasure!
Dan I used to have a lawn care business and I took a more business approach to it. I quickly became tired of it and aggravated and just let it go. After watching your videos, and the Casual approach you take to it, it's got me thinking about getting back into it like you are. Thanks for the motivation.
Full time is work, side hustle is therapy!
@@DansVlog I just seen that you are in Georgia also.
Savannah
Nice 5- 10 set up Dan, I like it, I want one.
Very nice and organized, well done!
Pretty cool tips! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure
Hi Dan, arguably the best videos out there you're always very informative but never boring and your enthusiasm shines through every time. Just a quick question is the ply on your trailer marine ply or heavily protected from the elements otherwise it will warp in no time
The plywood for the sign was just regular pressure-treated plywood and two by sixes for the floor are regular pressure-treated two by sixes
I knew you would be too smart not to have it covered😀
Very video! Thank you for the safety tips also.
Thank you
Love the trailer layout. Nothing like an organized workstation/space.Keep bringing these thoughtful videos!!!
Thank you Tara
We appreciate your knowledge Bud.
Glad to help
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure
Informative and pliable; thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Rock star set up Dan....
Thank you!
Great video Dan's Vlog! So informative, clear and concise description of that trailer. What I enjoy most about your videos is how down to earth you are, you never encourage us to buy equipment we don't need. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the tips! This was a great video!
Glad it was helpful!
You came a long way Dan I just found your channel again I remember me seei g your channel in 2016
Very good clip. Very informational
Very nice! Love all the cheap or free ideas man.
Save everywhere you can!!
Nice set up..Thank you.
You’re welcome
Good no nonsense content.
Thank you
Enjoy your videos. Keeping it simple with common sense. Keep it up!
Thanks for not being a sell out lawncare youtuber :)
How exactly are they selling out?
Thank you
Set up looks good Dan
Thank you Dow! I think this set up is a winner
Thanks alot, I have learned alot from your videos and I love this video because it shows me how to get started with my "Side hustle" so to speak. Tell me abt your 36" mower.
Glad to help! I have an entire playlist just on the mower. czcams.com/play/PLZKQKrwEGP-Dgxp3j-0cMzjVn0COjLrUX.html
Really great set up Dan :)))
Thank you
dan you put a lot of thought into this,my hats off to you.
Thank you James!
Nice setup!
Thank you
Ideas are great.
Thank you
Wow... My best friend, Made an excellent video. I really liked it. Beauty is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the video.
Thank You
Great tips thanks man
Thank you
niece set up.enjoy.
Thank you but I’m not sure I’m interested in your niece!! 😂 Would you mind describing her to me!? LOL
my bad nice@@DansVlog
Good stuff
Great 👍 Safety Tips...
A awesome video and for a good cause
Thank You
Really organized well done. bro.
Thank you
Great setup man! Some major improvements w/your new walk-behind and nicely setup trailer. I just setup my 14 x 7 single axle last year, hauling a Walker GHS and push Honda, but still need to add a gearbox and screw down a couple 2 x 4 wheel chocks now that I've had a season to solidify the configuration. So how do you get away without any refuse hauling? I understand that down in FL you pretty much mulch everything and you don't have heavy spring cleanups, but you must have a need for refuse hauling at some point? Anyways, coming at ya from MT and like yer style!
Thank you very much! I am in Georgia but to answer the question we have debris pick up every Monday by our County. Just simply leave piles under 5 feet long and no pieces over 75 pounds.
Enjoy your vids like the milk crate idea for blower I’ve done the same nice and inexpensive 😁
Tommy P Landscape Thank you
Hey dan! Hope all is well! I don’t know if you remember or not but about 2 years ago me and my father met you in the savannah, and we ate at the Greek restaurant.
I haven’t been on CZcams in a while (honestly I haven’t had time) since then I’ve purchased a company (Mow-It-Pros) and cut over 90 lawns/week and have a few commercial Accounts now. It’s good to see your getting back into the lawn game! Great luck this season!
I remember you and your dad fondly and the charity event your family participated in. You guys are awesome
"padlocked like a mug" haha
I know it's sad a.working man gotta worry about that!
Great trailer set up. And great video over all. I totally agree with you on the sign. That’s what I always tell people. What’s the point of having their company name with big letters if people driving by can’t see what you do and phone number. I was planning on starting this year lawn mowing with my little 4x8 trailer but I might have to sell it and buy a 5x10.
Thank you!
Very nice!
Thank you
Nice and efficient set up Dan 👍
thank you
Great Video.
Thank you
Nice setup. :)
Thank you
I don't care if it takes me 2 mins to mow a small front lawn with a zero turn. We push mow every front lawn to minimize damage, as well as curb affect. I do like your idea about the weed eaters being on the right side because of traffic. $40 is a really great price. In my area near Pittsburgh, PA we charge $70 an hour. Great Job.
Push mowing looks terrible and I would be pissed if I paid $70 for 200 small stripes in my yard.
First of all AndArctoc, most front yards aren't an acre. If they were then we would run a machine on them. In the comment I said small front lawn. As for push mowing looking terrible, I respect your opinion. Apparently you arnt seeing it done correctly.
Thanks for this video, Dan! Great suggestions that I can use to improve my trailer setup.
Great blog mate
Jay O Brien Thank you!
Were you a teacher in another life? You are very good at explaining things, and in an interesting way. So many other videos like this add in so much fluff and self-promoting that it feels overwhelming to watch. There is so much valuable and straightforward information here. It makes me feel like I can actually do this.
Dan I have a 36 wright mower and a 5 by 10 trailer also mine is simple and easy also
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezie!!
New subscriber here ,Surrey BC.
I like the crate idea for the blower. Nice setup overall and good job, thanks for the tips.
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Dan! Thank you for all the advice and leadership. Do you soft wash wooden decks? If so, what is your preferred method?
Same as doing vinyl. No changes
Even when there is lots of persistent rot/mold/crud/etc.? Never any high pressure? Thanks!
that looks good
Thank you
You're my favorite lawn care channel. Thank you for all the good info Dan. What trailer are you using? Did you get it at Lowes or Tractor Supply?
It's a Better Built brand from a trailer dealer. It is one step up from Lowes and Tractor supply. Came with a 3500# axle
Nice set up man
Thank you
VERY USEFUL!!
Thank you
@@DansVlog I run a 44in toro walk behind. I had a 5x8 trailer and it got stolen last summer... I got the PERFECT design for space...this video was very helpful. I'm looking for another 5x8 or maybe a 5x10...
Great video, love the setup. Gave me some great ideas for sure. Got the trailer at least and the mowers. The devil is in the details...
Thank you Alex