I have a 536 HRD, got it for free 10 years ago from a professional gardener. It's now 27 years old, one pull and it starts. I just replaced the spark plug once and oil twice, that's it. Greetings from Belgium.
Hi Rob. Great video. Looking forward to seeing video about winter work. My first year running my wee business and a bit worried about shortage of work in winter.
Hello Craig. Winter is a bad time for gardeners, I start putting money away now to help during December,January and February. It all starts again here in Newcastle during March , weather permitting. All the best.👍🏻 I will share a few ideas I have but there is no magic 🪄 .👍🏻
Excellent Rob. You are producing some great content. I started my own part time business recently and I've picked up some really invaluable tips. I just wish I was getting as many calls haha
Thanks for your support and comment Stephen. You may want to try and improve your online presence, google business page, Facebook Business Page, yell.com. All free. Post regular pictures and information, the calls will come flooding in. All the best from Newcastle.👍🏻
Great video, am looking at buying a used IZY for home use… that or replace the pull cord on my 20+ year old Harry mower. Enjoyed your straight talking style and subscribed right away. Keep up the good work and mind yourself.
Hi Rob I had 0ver 40 years in the the business managing 4,000 acres of local authority ground and worked for 9 years self employed doing what you are doing,I’m now retired but enjoy following your videos as it reminds me of my years in the business and I wish you all the best for the future. On another note have you thought about taking on spraying of hard surfaces with a knapsack sprayer of all the jobs I did it was the best paying job of all of them. Once again thanks for your videos and all the best.
Thanks for your comment Keith, waiting for my part 6 spraying course. Covid stopped the training. I am booked on a course , this November via Newcastle College. Watch this space. Thanks.👍🏻
Hey rob good to hear you sold the Izy weibang is a very good mower and have a speed variable lever on them 👍 love the videos rob looking forward to the rest
Great video again, still have a honda izy as backup mower, laughed the other day as neighbours not picking up lime mine, tipped it back and the ade was on upside down?!?!, few minutes later with a socket set, sorted, might go into servicing, or just keep on mowing......
Weibang Rob is a good choice. I use them all the time. Love the options of Bag, Side Discharge and Mulch. Mulching is something I tend to do a lot of. Regards Jim from J.S.G.S N.IRELAND. 👍👍😎
Toro 53cm with the Honda government engine. Not heavy and actually has a very high setting for cutting severely overgrown grass. Also great for mulching down hedge cuttings and discharging back under the hedge. Very versatile mower and plenty powerful enough with any easy to use sensomatic handle and drive system.
Hi rob, im self employed gardener for 14 years, i generally use honda hrd 536 4 wheeled mowers, there tanks and rare to be able to get the shoot to clog, only thing with all honda mowers is to up the revs by 400rpm Im currently switching over to electric ego tools but cant see myself giving up the 536 🤣
" make sure you run it in 1st suggest 1/ pull 3 times no fuel in to get oil to circulate ! 2/ put fuel in start run " idle" for 15 minutes then high for 15 minutes then mow for 1 to 2 hours " to bed rings in under load !: 3/ suggest synthetic oil 30 grade ! Cheers
If I was getting a new 21 in mower I would probably get the Stihl RM 655 V , weibangs are HEAVY !!! I have the 46svp and that's heavy enough. I also have a Viking/Stihl MB448t. Good in the wet. But go with your own instincts.👍
Hi mate, this is the mower I use be worth taking a look at it (there are videos on CZcams of it) great for all sized gardens 👍 - 22" Lawnmower | Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Self-Propelled Mower with Kohler Courage XT775 Engine Titan Pro
I had that same izy. I traded that in for the a weibang, but I did 3 lawns and took it back it was to heavy. I bought the hrx you have, great mower but doesn't like wet grass and then a year ago I traded the hrx in for a stihl 655 vs which I'm happy with. light weight and good in the wet grass.
So from what I can see the stihl 655vs is 49kg and the weibang I bought and took back was 56kg, it was the virtue 53 Pro. I didn't notice the weight as much in the shop until I got it in and out the van and on the lawns then I regretted it.
" change the governer on the " issy " then walk " at your pace " ( " issy" been around a while reputation " for reliability " can last 20 years also " so good 👍 a contractor " used " issy" for 5years every day 😀 !" ( i just bought new " issy" hrg 466 " no recalls this model "
Looking forward to the videos mate. Do you find when a customer calls you and you go and view the lawn, that it’s very overgrown and long? Are most first time lawns like this or are most of your already maintained when you take them on? Thanks a lot Rob.
Hello Jack. Yes I find most fist time lawns are horrible. When I first started I gave a price per two weeks. Let’s say £30 per cut , 17 cuts per year. I then found you would sort the lawn out during the first cut and they would then say thanks , I am now going to carry on myself. Now that I am busy with fortnightly mowing work, if I take on a poor lawn I give a price for the first cut say £50, then £30 each fortnight there after. That stops people taking a lend. I hope that helps. Rob.👍🏻
Mower. WEIBANG. I love mine. Sub numbers... There is only one one there going and that's ⬆️ up. Within a few short months you'll be counting subs numbers in thousands. Not hundreds. Well deserved as well. 👍
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Your welcome. No. Not at all. Sure it has weight. But I associate that with quality. I use ramps to get it in and out the van and the self drive when mowing. So weight is absolutely no issue what so ever in my opinion.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices a 19" is a good compromise. But it is just that. A compromise. I carry my 21" weibang which is my go to mower and my 16" little Honda Izy for the smaller jobs. But if you have a smaller van that may not be an option. So a 19" in that case will be the best of both worlds..... Sort of.
Hey pal, hope all is well. Some type of variable speed on a 4 wheeled mower is a must for me. I would be looking at an 18 or 19 inch mower mate as you would have more versatility not having 2 identical size mowers. I've got a toro 19 super recycler (honda engine) that ticks nearly all the boxes for my needs in a medium sized mower and its great for those hard to access gardens with steps etc being only 35kg. Can you fit 2 mowers in your van mate?
Thanks for the advice , two mowers in the van is a bit of a pain but doable. I agree , a 19 inch is worth looking at. Busy looking at the stihl rm 650 v. All the best.
What lawnmower would you recommend for someone just starting the business and that’s mainly targeting small lawns? I feel a grand is way too steep as I am only doing my business part time, maybe like 3 to 4 clients a week.
That’s a difficult question. It all depends on your budget and needs. You could go for a decent second hand mower that still has a lot of life left in it. Or something like the Stihl 4 series. Good luck.👍🏻
I’ve had my Hayter 56 Pro for 5 years now. It’s been fantastic. Absolutely bulletproof. The highest setting is a bit low, but that’s never actually been a problem. I see you’re wearing a Hayter shirt. Have you ever owned any Hayter stuff ? Seems like they’re not even in the conversation anymore. Have they gone downhill ?
Hi Rob I've recently bought the stihl 655 v 21 inch. So far so good. Collects the grass well especially in damp conditions that's mainly why I got it as I work in Scotland 😂. I also like the mountfield mowers with the Honda engines. Keep up the good work 👍.
Do you actually need the other mower? Would have thought the HRX would see you through most things? The hondas a great, not used one but apparently the Toros are good and quick!
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices how about to stick with the hrx until you've had enough of it and can't cope 😅 and then use that as your back up. You can then get the mower you were after last month and get a better mower as your main once you've saved up
Move the govenor and off ya go as quick or as slow as you want I will put up with anything my 18 inch throws at me because it never ever lets me down and its quite light for picking up and puting in the van Once the speed issue is sorted I honestly dont think you will find a better mower the 21 inch in my humble opinion is a bit clumbsy the 18 just right !!! But every man/woman to their own !!!!!!!
Thanks Scott, I am torn between the RM 650 v or the RM 655 VS. I have a good 21 inch Honda. Would like something that picks up wet grass, the 650v may offer the best of both worlds. Do lots of medium lawns with the odd large lawn. Your opinion is appreciated. Rob.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I have the 7 series and the 6 series roller which to be honest I haven’t used that much but other people say they are good.
None ☀ crazy when everyone's at home that the phone is ringing so much . Lazy youth Round here none of them get stuck in they even have cleaners in while their watching Netflix and the Cleaners
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, please like and subscribe. See you next time👍🏻
I have a 536 HRD, got it for free 10 years ago from a professional gardener. It's now 27 years old, one pull and it starts. I just replaced the spark plug once and oil twice, that's it. Greetings from Belgium.
Thanks Rob. Looking forward the the future videos. Especially the kit and pricing work.
Thanks Adam. I will do those videos soon. 👍🏻
Great video Rob! Keep them coming!! 😁👍
Thanks Rhys, appreciate your comment.👍🏻
Hi Rob. Great video. Looking forward to seeing video about winter work. My first year running my wee business and a bit worried about shortage of work in winter.
Hello Craig. Winter is a bad time for gardeners, I start putting money away now to help during December,January and February. It all starts again here in Newcastle during March , weather permitting. All the best.👍🏻 I will share a few ideas I have but there is no magic 🪄 .👍🏻
Excellent Rob. You are producing some great content. I started my own part time business recently and I've picked up some really invaluable tips. I just wish I was getting as many calls haha
Thanks for your support and comment Stephen.
You may want to try and improve your online presence, google business page, Facebook Business Page, yell.com. All free. Post regular pictures and information, the calls will come flooding in.
All the best from Newcastle.👍🏻
Great video, am looking at buying a used IZY for home use… that or replace the pull cord on my 20+ year old Harry mower. Enjoyed your straight talking style and subscribed right away. Keep up the good work and mind yourself.
Thank you John. I thought this Izzy was very slow. Since used a self propelled 18 inch Izzy and I was impressed with it. All the best.
Hi Rob I had 0ver 40 years in the the business managing 4,000 acres of local authority ground and worked for 9 years self employed doing what you are doing,I’m now retired but enjoy following your videos as it reminds me of my years in the business and I wish you all the best for the future.
On another note have you thought about taking on spraying of hard surfaces with a knapsack sprayer of all the jobs I did it was the best paying job of all of them.
Once again thanks for your videos and all the best.
Thanks for your comment Keith, waiting for my part 6 spraying course. Covid stopped the training. I am booked on a course , this November via Newcastle College.
Watch this space. Thanks.👍🏻
Hey rob good to hear you sold the Izy weibang is a very good mower and have a speed variable lever on them 👍 love the videos rob looking forward to the rest
Thanks Edward, trying to decide between a stihl and a weibang. All the best.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices yea Stihl r655v is a excellent mower also variable speed also
Great video again, still have a honda izy as backup mower, laughed the other day as neighbours not picking up lime mine, tipped it back and the ade was on upside down?!?!, few minutes later with a socket set, sorted, might go into servicing, or just keep on mowing......
They are a bit slow but a great back up mower. 👍
Weibang Rob is a good choice. I use them all the time. Love the options of Bag, Side Discharge and Mulch. Mulching is something I tend to do a lot of. Regards Jim from J.S.G.S N.IRELAND. 👍👍😎
Thanks Jim, my only concern is the weight. All the best.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices The weight Rob is the cause of their DURABILITY AND EFFICIENCY!!!
Toro 53cm with the Honda government engine. Not heavy and actually has a very high setting for cutting severely overgrown grass. Also great for mulching down hedge cuttings and discharging back under the hedge. Very versatile mower and plenty powerful enough with any easy to use sensomatic handle and drive system.
HONDA GCV not government. 🙄
Thanks John, great comment. All the best.
Hi rob, im self employed gardener for 14 years, i generally use honda hrd 536 4 wheeled mowers, there tanks and rare to be able to get the shoot to clog, only thing with all honda mowers is to up the revs by 400rpm
Im currently switching over to electric ego tools but cant see myself giving up the 536 🤣
Thanks Dazza.
" make sure you run it in 1st suggest 1/ pull 3 times no fuel in to get oil to circulate ! 2/ put fuel in start run " idle" for 15 minutes then high for 15 minutes then mow for 1 to 2 hours " to bed rings in under load !: 3/ suggest synthetic oil 30 grade ! Cheers
Very wise. Thank you.
Kev here in Ireland I have the stihl 94 it’s a great bit of kit
Thanks for your comment Kevin, totally agree with you. All the best.👍🏻
If I was getting a new 21 in mower I would probably get the Stihl RM 655 V , weibangs are HEAVY !!! I have the 46svp and that's heavy enough. I also have a Viking/Stihl MB448t. Good in the wet. But go with your own instincts.👍
Thanks Jason. I am going to get a feel of one this weekend. A dealer in the next town stocks them. I will have a look at the stihl. Thanks.
Hi mate, this is the mower I use be worth taking a look at it (there are videos on CZcams of it) great for all sized gardens 👍
- 22" Lawnmower | Zero Turn Lawn Mower | Self-Propelled Mower with Kohler Courage XT775 Engine Titan Pro
It’s about £500-600
Thanks Connor, I will take a look . All the best. 👍🏻
I don’t know any contract grass cutting company’s (as lawns are your specialty)without a rear roller mower that surprises me
I will buy one next April. I find customers want a good clean cut with a professional service. No one has asked for stripes.👍🏻
I had that same izy. I traded that in for the a weibang, but I did 3 lawns and took it back it was to heavy. I bought the hrx you have, great mower but doesn't like wet grass and then a year ago I traded the hrx in for a stihl 655 vs which I'm happy with. light weight and good in the wet grass.
Thanks mate , busy looking at the stihl catalog. 👍🏻
The stihl is only 1 kg lighter than the weibang. Does it really feel that heavy. ? Cheers.
So from what I can see the stihl 655vs is 49kg and the weibang I bought and took back was 56kg, it was the virtue 53 Pro. I didn't notice the weight as much in the shop until I got it in and out the van and on the lawns then I regretted it.
That’s a great point👍🏻
" change the governer on the " issy " then walk " at your pace " ( " issy" been around a while reputation " for reliability " can last 20 years also " so good 👍 a contractor " used " issy" for 5years every day 😀 !" ( i just bought new " issy" hrg 466 " no recalls this model "
Thank you Kerry.
Looking forward to the videos mate. Do you find when a customer calls you and you go and view the lawn, that it’s very overgrown and long? Are most first time lawns like this or are most of your already maintained when you take them on? Thanks a lot Rob.
Hello Jack.
Yes I find most fist time lawns are horrible. When I first started I gave a price per two weeks. Let’s say £30 per cut , 17 cuts per year.
I then found you would sort the lawn out during the first cut and they would then say thanks , I am now going to carry on myself.
Now that I am busy with fortnightly mowing work, if I take on a poor lawn I give a price for the first cut say £50, then £30 each fortnight there after. That stops people taking a lend.
I hope that helps.
Rob.👍🏻
Mower. WEIBANG. I love mine. Sub numbers... There is only one one there going and that's ⬆️ up. Within a few short months you'll be counting subs numbers in thousands. Not hundreds. Well deserved as well. 👍
Thanks mate appreciate your support. Do you find the weibang heavy?
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices Your welcome.
No. Not at all. Sure it has weight. But I associate that with quality. I use ramps to get it in and out the van and the self drive when mowing. So weight is absolutely no issue what so ever in my opinion.
Thanks very much . I have a 21 inch thinking of buying a 19 inch . That will do medium and large lawns. Cheers
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices a 19" is a good compromise. But it is just that. A compromise. I carry my 21" weibang which is my go to mower and my 16" little Honda Izy for the smaller jobs. But if you have a smaller van that may not be an option. So a 19" in that case will be the best of both worlds..... Sort of.
Cheers . I love buying 🛠 tools, machines.
John Deere/sabo mowers are fast and built well get the variable speed ones
Cheers Jack, I will have a look. All the best.
Hey pal, hope all is well. Some type of variable speed on a 4 wheeled mower is a must for me. I would be looking at an 18 or 19 inch mower mate as you would have more versatility not having 2 identical size mowers. I've got a toro 19 super recycler (honda engine) that ticks nearly all the boxes for my needs in a medium sized mower and its great for those hard to access gardens with steps etc being only 35kg. Can you fit 2 mowers in your van mate?
Thanks for the advice , two mowers in the van is a bit of a pain but doable.
I agree , a 19 inch is worth looking at. Busy looking at the stihl rm 650 v.
All the best.
Going to need a bigger van soon mate 😂. Have fun with the mower hunt, plenty to chose from.
Thanks.👍🏻
just picked up etesia 46 pro £250 like new ,( no box) which i got to sort . speed kit needed as well . 2020 model . honda engine.
Good luck with it. 👍🏻
Quality service always trumps the day
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Shaun. All the best from Newcastle.👍🏻
What lawnmower would you recommend for someone just starting the business and that’s mainly targeting small lawns? I feel a grand is way too steep as I am only doing my business part time, maybe like 3 to 4 clients a week.
That’s a difficult question. It all depends on your budget and needs.
You could go for a decent second hand mower that still has a lot of life left in it.
Or something like the Stihl 4 series.
Good luck.👍🏻
I’ve had my Hayter 56 Pro for 5 years now.
It’s been fantastic.
Absolutely bulletproof.
The highest setting is a bit low, but that’s never actually been a problem.
I see you’re wearing a Hayter shirt. Have you ever owned any Hayter stuff ?
Seems like they’re not even in the conversation anymore.
Have they gone downhill ?
Thanks for watching and your comment. I briefly owned the 48 pro. I didn’t like it, it was sold quite quickly.
All the best.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices What didn’t you like about it ?
Too heavy. Poor collection. Poor cut in damp conditions
When you get older Rob Slow will be King lol
Your so right. 👍🏻
I know Honda Izy have brought a new one out now with gears 123 obviously more money but well made better wheels etc.
Thanks for watching and your comment Russell, I will have a look.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices not sure which model it was though.
Hi Rob I've recently bought the stihl 655 v 21 inch. So far so good. Collects the grass well especially in damp conditions that's mainly why I got it as I work in Scotland 😂. I also like the mountfield mowers with the Honda engines. Keep up the good work 👍.
Thanks Andrew , I will have a look at the Stihl. They seem very popular.👍🏻
Do you actually need the other mower? Would have thought the HRX would see you through most things? The hondas a great, not used one but apparently the Toros are good and quick!
Thanks Stuart, need a back up mate and it will take the pressure off the hrx.👍🏻
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices how about to stick with the hrx until you've had enough of it and can't cope 😅 and then use that as your back up. You can then get the mower you were after last month and get a better mower as your main once you've saved up
@@TANGERINEstu I would be in the clag if something went wrong.👍🏻
Move the govenor and off ya go as quick or as slow as you want I will put up with anything my 18 inch throws at me because it never ever lets me down and its quite light for
picking up and puting in the van Once the speed issue is sorted I honestly dont think you will find a better mower the 21 inch in my humble opinion is a bit clumbsy the 18
just right !!! But every man/woman to their own !!!!!!!
Thanks Allan.👍🏻
Have you looked at the ego lawn mowers ???
Hello Finlay, thanks for watching. I haven’t looked at ego, it’s not a brand I am familiar with. Regards. Rob. 👍🏻
Sorry the mower didn’t work out Rob. The Stihl 7 are great but they are expensive.
Thanks Scott, I am torn between the RM 650 v or the RM 655 VS. I have a good 21 inch Honda.
Would like something that picks up wet grass, the 650v may offer the best of both worlds. Do lots of medium lawns with the odd large lawn.
Your opinion is appreciated.
Rob.
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices I have the 7 series and the 6 series roller which to be honest I haven’t used that much but other people say they are good.
@@scottellwoodgardening287 Thanks Scott, the 7 series is a bit expensive, looking at the RM 655 vs. 👍🏻
Do you get a holiday in the winter months Rob?
A forced holiday 👍🏻
I didn't know if you got away with your family while you had the chance buddy
Was it a self propell,? Was that why it was slow?
Hello mate, yes is was self propelled and extremely slow. It was fine on small to medium gardens, too slow for large gardens. Thanks for watching.👍🏻
Hi mate where do I advertise to get work
Have a look at the below video, it may help.
Thanks.
czcams.com/video/HItUVvobeVU/video.html
None ☀ crazy when everyone's at home that the phone is ringing so much . Lazy youth Round here none of them get stuck in they even have cleaners in while their watching Netflix and the Cleaners
Thanks for watching and your comment.👍🏻
Pass some my way lol 😆 😅
Where are you ?
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices about ten minutes from your house lol north east of England
Leam lane
I will be in touch. 👍🏻
What’s your company called?
@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices i haven't set it up yet mate just considering if its worth doing
Lawnflte
Thanks Darren.👍🏻