Mowing tall thick grass 17 - Cub Cadet CC 800
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- Mowing tall thick grass with my brand new Cub Cadet CC 800. Yes, I cut the deflector. It surprised me how well it did. Very strong little machine. Btw, it has 2 blades and a 33 inch cut. I will try to get some footage of it cutting really high St Augustine grass soon.
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After being stuck inside all winter this video was enjoyable to see
watching you mow the grass is a lot more fun then actually mowing it myself ha ha ha
lol, you are not alone! :)
Idk man, I love mowing. It's just satisfying for me. But I love watching videos just as much as I do, doing it myself
Another good video of just mowing grass, Mike. Keep them coming.
That's what I've learned that people want.
Love watching your videos with whatever tools you choose.
Thanks!
Love my cub cadet have had the 760cc for years not the best with turns but keeping it greased and blades sharp it is a beast
first video I've seen about grass cutting, that actually had tall/thick grass to cut.
I will say, that I used to use a DR Brush, The walking and struggling to keep the mower moving in the right direction on a slope really takes 'it' out of a person.
In other words, I would use a riding mower for that field.
I see you found a rattle snake. Another great reason to use a ridding lawn mower.
Thank you for demonstrating Tall grass
I'm a simple man. I see a Something 2LookAt video, I click.
The algorithm got ya. hehe.
You said it. And you are completely correct. I am blessed to have success on this channel but I have other channels where I have put incredible hours of work into, and the videos really are good according to the handful of viewers that saw them. But if the algorithm don't like you, you will not get views. No algorithm suggesting means nobody knows that the video is there. All I can suggest is to keep at it. My channel here took about 2 years to really get going.
Brad this is that cross over moment... 😂
Two worlds colliding here!
@@JonBecker812 world's collide rival nations.....is it east vs.west or man against man.....??? (Brads next set of music added to his next video):-).
You have one the best "out of office" type of work/job...!!!
Hey Mike how you doing Brad for Minnesota have you done the high-octane no experiment I hope you have Or in the process of doing it I really would want to know what you think for high-octane gas and do it over a period of time a royal Moore like to know what you think I’d love to know if you had the same results I did good luck
I’ve never seen that type of snake before. Quite interesting.
It’s the Scag Cheetah vs. the Cub Cadet Slug.
Cool vid man you have the dream job
I agree! Sometimes my job is a lot of fun!
It amazes me these guys get out there and mowed grass and the clippings go right over into the grass they are supposed to be cutting down.
Lola Thomas it’s called professional lawn care ya newb.😂😂
he's trying to keep the clippings out of the ditch. maintaining this purposeful grading of the roadside for draining
Thanks for the video. I was looking at purchasing one of these for some of the properties I service that have tiny backyard gates and thick grass. I see this looks like a pretty tough mower. You don't seem to be bogged down in that thick grass. One question, do you know if thee is a bagging attachment for this mower as well?
Yes, this mower will do well for you. They do sell a bagger attachment. Sometimes I see it on Amazon, otherwise you can go to the Cub Cadet website and order it. I do hear that it doesn't work very good. Just repeating what I've heard, I haven't tried it.
It's like watching grass grow
That looks like it would be a lot nicer if it had steering brakes on it like the dr field and brush mowers have.
It seems to be just unruly enough to need that.
It really is quite a nice mower though
Yes, I can remember when I first got the Craftsman version of this exact mower 15 years ago. It was a handful! I remember sore shoulders. It actually is 350 lbs. And this one is the same but I'm totally used to it now. You just gotta kind roll with what it's doing.
Nice rattle snake. would love a mower like that for my half acre lot.
That’s no cub cadet today. That sir is a lion slaying that tall grass
Ha! Good one!
That's a nice looking pigmy here in Missouri we have 4 different rattlers including the pigmy and the other pigmy to
I can think of nowhere here in Australia where you would mow grass that tall without heavy leather boots and super strong jeans covering your legs. Snakes and spiders would love those bare legs.
lol, yes! As you see in this video, the poisonous snakes really are out there.
@@Something2LookAt lads ye need to come here to the British Isles we have none of that I don't know how people live in Australia haha
Oh Michael you just love putting the grass back don’t you although I do think that’s pretty cool
You make it look so easy!...those kind without belt drive on (or so I have read..lol ) both wheels are hard to turn...How are keeping it straight on those hills???..that's hell on that !!...lol
Oh I'm just used to it. I had the Craftsman version of this mower for about 15 years.
If the blade timing becomes off, can you just remove the blades and put them in the T pattern or do you have to mess with the belts?
You have to mess with the belts because the blade mount is not just a circle, it's a shape. It's a bit tricky trying to get them to line up the right way again because they move as you re-attach the tensioner. But considering they are running on a tooth belt, you can even count or mark teeth and re-adjust.
Yay another great video
James! Good to hear from ya!
@@Something2LookAt great to see u slashing down that tall grass! Keep it up!
That cubby did better then i thought it would. Just wondering, have you ever thought of purchasing a flail mower? Heart the price and maintenance can be higher, but they can do a wonderful cut.
Yea it did better than I was expecting too. And yes, I've looked at flail mowers. They really are the best answer to cutting high grass. Grasshopper mowers makes a nice one in a nice size. There's a video on CZcams showing a guy going through some crazy stuff fast with a pretty nice cut.
With ethanol in fuels it’s best to fill and run it dry on push mowers. But be prepared for ruined carb gaskets on weed eaters. It makes them go hard. If you know what your doing take stock. The bad is it attracts water. I know when I get back home I’ll find some sta bil or star tron to put in my riding and some in my push. Even though they’ll get used for leaves still it keeps water from accumulating in the tank. With my ex mark battery has to go on charge until full. And with it being cold 🥶 I use an electric heater blowing on the block to heat up the oil. It usually takes about an hour of heating. So will your equipment go when it turns cold.?
Hey Mike, How are you Brother ? I Have to Admit that it is Good to know that if your Cheetah Breaks Down for a Week, your Walk Behind has been Tested by you on Hard Conditions like Tall Thick Grass, you will be able to get through all your Work until the Cheetah gets Back 👍🏻 I Run 2 Wright Mowers, a 36’ Intensity & a 52’ ZK and I’m Already Thinking 🤔 of getting a 36’ Walk Behind as a Spare Mower in case my Intensity Breaks Down. That way I Don’t have to Push Mow until I get my Mower back from the Dealer. Thanks for Sharing Mike, I Enjoyed That, Take Care and Be Safe Out Their 🇺🇸
Good thinking Danny. You can never have enough mowers. I have 7 running mowers right now. :) You really should film what you're doing. You've got nice equipment there.
Thank You, Whoa 😯 7 Mowers, Right On 👊🏻 ... Yes I need to Eventually make that Purchase, As Far as Filming, I Give you Guys Respect, it Takes Allot to go through your Work Filming for CZcams. That’s not something I Think 🤔 I want to Fiddle With Right Now. Good to Hear from you, Take Care & Be Safe Out Their Mike 🇺🇸
I bought the 6 blade that you are using. The head that came with shows that I need to buy an adapter for it. Can you please help me.
Try just putting the retainer from your edger on it to hold it on. That's what I did.
@@Something2LookAt ok. Thank you
I just got the cc800 per your recommendation but the self propel isn’t working right & the belt seems to be slipping & I asked another landscaper if he’s had same issues with his scagg 36” & he said it’s a minor adjustment but I don’t wanna do it as I know very little bout adjusting stuff,etc and mess it up but I’m not mad as it could of easily happened during The shipment with 3 trucks coming from Illinois to Florida so have you had that issue with yours and how did you fix it..I love it as it’s small enough for small gates which is why I got it..thanks 👍🏻🤔
Ok, so it's the propulsion belt eh? Curiously I've never had that issue with the Craftsman version or the new Cub Cadet. It is of course cable controlled so it might be as easy as adjusting the throw on the cable, or the cable isn't secured meaning loose where it mounts, or maybe something with the idler arm. Just look under the deck at what's moving when you engage the handle. If that belt tension isn't really tight when engaged, then look to see what's adjustable. Or contact Tractor Supply. They will handle warranty I'm sure. But I'm sure you could figure it out. Probably an adjustment.
Btw, mine arrived by truck too and the crate it was in was on a 2nd pallet because the first one was shattered. lol. So, yes, shipping can be a bit of a war zone and rough on a brand new machine.
@Something 2LookAt ...
I haven’t really taken the cover off when it’s on but I will try to check those to see as I have never had this issue with the craftsman tractor I have so it threw me off when this one was not self propelling/slipping but cub cadet dealer is 50+ miles away but I got a guy that does my mower repairs pretty cheap and he’s way faster then most people/shops and if you need his # Incase your equipment needs repair I can get you it just let me know as he had my push mower back in 2 days max after cleaning the carb..I will look at that to see what I can see as it wants to self propel but stops on/off
What speed was the cadet set to? It definitely ate the grass, I'm looking into buying one.
Honestly I was probably on speed 1. This was some pretty tall stuff. Yea, it's really good for the price. At about $1500 it can really cut some tall stuff.
I mow grass as a side hustle and my sister just bought an old overgrown farm. Theres a hill behind her house that's to steep for my rider and I've been mowing it with my pushmower,but it's a 21 in and it takes me an hour each time. I may look for one of these used to help me out. Cant afford new,but if I could find one for under $1k I may be able to swing it.
Good plan. This mower is very good on hills. Incredibly strong transmission.
Nice work! I get that you are showing of the new mower but why have a large walk behind finish mower? I guess I don't understand the applications to use it for over say a commercial Honda self propelled other than the extra cut width. It looks like it can wear you out if used for any extended period of time.
We use walk behinds only when we have to, and it's mainly because of narrow fence openings stopping us from getting our big mowers into back yards. But we still need to mow as fast as possible to get all our yards done for the day. I have found that 33" is the maximum size that will still allow me to get through all the gates.
@@Something2LookAt makes sense
You seem to mow that ditch only when the grass is really tall. I hope you get paid enough. Nice videos, keep them coming.
Yea, that's as often as they call me. :(
you ever mow yellow jackets? I'll get at least 3 nests each fall. Somehow, they don't jump me early in the summer...I know they were there.
Yes! That has happened to me twice. Always exciting!
What does the price on this cub run? Would it make a differnace to get a walk behind like a bobcat or toro/exmark? I know there probably more money not sure if the extra power would help?
About $1500. Yes, the commercial brands you mentioned would be better, but not by much really. And they would cost alot more.
@@Something2LookAt agree
You’re posting less frequently is everything OK?
Oh yea, things are fine. I think I just posted last week. Or was that 2 weeks ago?
Can you post more videos of you using the great Dane
Yea, people are asking for the Great Dane again. Nice that people are remember that "old dog", hehe. I'll see what I can do...
I use this cub daily for my hustle. Pros and cons but overall I am pleased. Great video as usual.
lol, I think I can list the cons. That ridiculous lip at the base of the deck which holds water and grass. The mulch plug blows out when you hit a stick or a pine cone. It doesn't actually steer so it can be a handful. What else you got? hehe.
@@Something2LookAt blade engagement handle that will give you carpel tunnel, cheapest actual blades made, no strapping points, drove to 4 stores to find one that would start.
Oh yes. I can remember years ago I used to clamp that blade engagement handle, but I'm used to it now. Cheap blades yes, but I've never actually bent one, and I am not careful. :) I'm a little scared when you mention how you had to search for one that would start. Super strong transmission though. I have pulled big mowers with it, out of ditches and across yards when they wouldn't run. It's like a little tug boat. And yea, I've pulled the 1400 lb Scag with it. No problem for it.
@@Something2LookAt they were all left outside with fuel in them. Finally found one still in the box and had the store assemble it. Never an issue so far. Yeah, I got used to the handle already. Would be nice for the drive handle to not be vertical. Little easier to engage and disengage but nit picking at that one.
Fun fact, I bought the Craftsman version 15 years ago. In the ad it listed it as a zero turn. Which it is actually. A human powered zero turn. lol. I had no idea what I was buying. I thought the 2 handles were left and right turns like a regular commercial walk behind. It wasn't even a good picture on the website. But it sure was a neat little mower anyway and Cub Cadet really improved it very well. The electric start was the best addition. The old Briggs 10.5 hp on the Craftsman had a kickback so strong that it would either pull your shoulder out or wack, or literally pull the tire off the ground when your holding it firm, being ready for a kickback. Love the electric start.
So far with this mower would you say it is worth the money?
Here in south Texas they go for $1200.
I been keeping my eyes out on these. Seem like a pretty powerful machine. Then with the right blade combination they seem to cut good
Believe it or not I'm using the mulching blades that came with it here. I've never explored other blades for it. And yea, it's worth the money. It's not quite full blown commercial but it's close and that's alot less than a commercial one would cost.
@@Something2LookAt yea I heard a few guys just put gator blades on and they work great that way.
I just found the older version of this one for $450. In awesome condition. The only thing I don't like Is that the CC's are smaller on mine. 344cc 10.5 hp
I hope it works well like your mower does.
It will only be used on grass exactly how you are using it here in this video.
Basically you hadn’t uploaded for so long because of some life struggle, (out of curiosity) what was it?
Thanks for your interest, but I won't be sharing. Obviously I have found a way to continue while the struggle continues. :)
I ain't never seen a club cadet. That did not leave streaks. When you mowed with it
I currently have a cub cadet riding mower and a cub cadet tractor with a mower. Both leave 'mohawk' streaks, even in relatively short grass
Wow that’s like a hay field!! 3 or 4 horses 🐴 could of munched it down and made your job a little easier Lol 😂 Thanks 😊
Just a question was this a test of the mower like durability test or was it customers request?
Testing the mower.
@Something2LookAt cool glad I asked I'm hoping to get cash and get one for business
I may have purchased a Cub Cadet;
But the Cheetah's not finished pouncing, yet! :-P
Maybe an ignorant question, but why a push mower. Well, I know it isn't exactly a "push" mower, per se, but anyway, why a non-riding variety mower?
Seems to do pretty well with tall grass.
We lawn services all have many mowers. The main reason to have a mower like this is to be able to fit through a gate to a sometimes huge backyard which has a small gate. Can't get the big mowers in there. On this video of course things are wide open and you would never use a push mower like this. I made this video only to demonstrate the capability of this Cub Cadet.
@@Something2LookAt Ah man... I didn't even think about the "narrow gate" issue. Makes A LOT of sense... of course!
Love the vids.
I'll bet that the cub does a lot better on St. Augustine than it does on baihaya grass
That is true.
What happend to the craftsman mower
It still runs but not very well.
Beautiful rattlesnake
Yes, got to admit, pretty.
Ottimo tagliaerba
What a gorgeous snake. Hope I never meet one. Unless its a pair of boots hahaha
is it noticeably quieter than zero turns?
No difference really. They're all nice and loud.
good shit
How is that cub cadet holding up for you?
Of course it's brand new so it's still doing very well. No problems yet, and I don't expect any.
I still have cub Cadet cc760es 420cc have 316hrs on it still run strong
I am considering this mower. How does it do on hills?
It is very strong, it will have no problem going up hill. You may be surprised how much it can pull. Very strong transmission. It can easily pull a garden tractor, I've done it. I have to go up and out of ditches constantly with it too. No problem.
@Robert Downey Worth every penny. And very strong transmission. It will easily pull itself up a hill, if you don't get any wheelspin. But the transmission drive belt is not gonna slip if that's what you're worried about. Then the drive to the wheels is mechanical. Very solid.
Was this a random piece of grass you decided to mow?
No, this was the yard I was mowing. But I have been known to just pull over and start mowing whatever. :)
Hi there - is the Cheetah still tip top?
Oh yes. Video coming up soon with it with some neat new blades.
What a beautiful snake. Hopefully he'll eat some rats and mice. That new mower looks nice too.
What happened to the great Dane?
It's still there. People have been asking for it lately.
@@Something2LookAt can I have it....😃😁lol jk
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower czcams.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Don't you ever cut normal height lawns? :)
lol, yes. Most of what I do is mow regular height yards. But I don't film them because they're boring. :)
Here in Queens Park - Invercargill, New Zealand it used a Toro Groundsmaster 3500 I captured a video of it, I have uploaded it you can watch it if you like.
What happend to the craftsman one
It is 15 years old and not running great. It needs some TLC. What an interesting channel name you got there...
@@Something2LookAt thank you for the name compliment
100th like nice work mate :D
Cool!
Cub cadet was hungry holy crap..;-)..hahah rename it No F%@&$ !;-)
They are good mowers but some say a handfull to operate. Also, my brother got the new 28 inch for his small gated back yards and the ignition coil gave out after a month. Hopefully yours doesn't have the crappy China engine.
Yes, it is actually about 350 lbs so it can be a strain in certain situations. I'm completely used to it though after using the Craftsman so many years.
What name brand is your riding lawn mower?
CrazyFloridian scag
@@FishFind3000 Thank you.
Something I don't understand why walk when you can ride cutting grass call me crazy if you want too it don't add up ?
The goal of the video was to feature the capability of this Cub Cadet. I had to use the walk behind to feature the walk behind.
Doesn't seem to cut very well for as slow as he's going
That's mostly stemy weeds,you're gonna knock over as many as you cut. Bout the only thing you can do is mow it twice from different directions. Its obviously not a lovingly cared for lawn,just weeds.
I think you should have took your Snapper lawn mower out there the walk behind and left at Club Cadet at home. That's just me
lol, but, but, I'm doing a demonstration of the CC 800. How can I demonstrate the CC 800 without the CC 800? Of course I would normally just mow this with the Cheetah. I was making a specific video here.
@@Something2LookAt you can just run a comparison. Between two walk behinds .
@@michaelspeakman8924 Oh, the Snapper is much stronger . 17 hp vs about 11. Plus the Snapper is full commercial. Throws grass farther.
I think the bigger the deck. To a certain point. You would get a better cut like a 48 to a 52.. on a walk behind. And they also work well in residential areas. Most walk-behind nowadays. Turn into the brush Hogs and cutting Hills. Have you run into a gate yet that smaller than a 36 where you had to take in a smaller lawn mower
Greetings from méxico🍀
Greetings!
Mr. Snakey McSnakersons at 14:12
BTW... that is a "Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake", to be exact. Funny how some things are so beautiful and very deadly at the same time. Kinda' like women! :-P
Careful using the walk-behind mower with "girls" like that on the prowl... in the weeds and tall grass!
Dude! You've got the best comments. :) Keep 'em coming!
@@Something2LookAt :-P
1st comment Awesome Do you have a helper now? 9:25 top left.
Actually that's just one of my customer's neighbors mowing his own ditch on the other side of the road.
I don't think Cub cadet is a very good brand. I have a brand new Cub cadet leaf blower that broke down after just one week.
How come you are not using the cheetah?
Only because I'm featuring the new Cub Cadet. It would have been much easier with the Cheetah. But then there'd be no Cub Cadet video...
@@Something2LookAt oh I see, nice video btw I always wait for your uploads. And the Cheetah is the boss.
Shannalangley yes love you McAlester girl ❤🖤💜🧡💛💚💙
Cheatah is the best!
lol, you're hardcore! It's just sitting there in the background in this video and you saw it. :)
Greetings from Brazil (city of Curitiba/Paraná state)
Hello Brazil!
Early Spring here and my lawn is terrible..a lot of work on it now...pests a thousand...but let’s go!!
Aren't you afraid of being bitten by snakes or spiders walking through the uncut areas? Ever encounter a gator on the job?
Mildly concerned about snakes. For example I didn't see this rattlesnake until I was within striking range. Got lucky. But oh yea, gators all the time. They really aren't much of a concern. They all eat well around here and they generally mind their own business.
@@Something2LookAt I saw the snake part after I sent the message YIKES!!! I love your videos. Very well filmed and love to watch, eases stress somehow.
The first video I saw you cut was the "playground" one, you had to untangle a small dome shaped playground jungle gym from a ton of weeds.....I don't know how you didn't get a bunch of spider bites. Anyway it was so cool to see how the Cheetah tackled those enormous weeds, I was hooked.
Can I put a sulky on that mower nice video
It will easily pull a sulky. I made a video on that. Just be aware that you'll have to figure out a mount, and also the 2 handles are not left & right propulsion, they're propulsion and blade engage. But it's easy to turn with just your arms as you're moving. Video here - czcams.com/video/U65UYO1Bb3g/video.html
Ahhh ok thanks man really enjoy your videos been watching for a long time
Do you like this machine😯
I love this machine!! I used it almost every day.
@@Something2LookAt thank you
Why not just use a ride on?
It's easier & faster.
I was making a video featuring the Cub Cadet. I had to put it in there somewhere. :)
Yooo that's what inwas gonna ask. Seems like an perfect lawn tonuse the biggest mower you have. I get wanting to make a video with your newest equipment but this yard seemed a bit big. Not to say the mower didnt do well..
For the price of that mower it doesn't seem to cut very well in tall grass even with the side discharge open.
I think it cuts pretty good actually.
Alot of stemlike weeds in that,and it's very tall. He also mentioned that hes using mulching blades. After it's been maintained a couple more mows itll look much better.
well that would be a dead snake.
No Scag in action, little bit boring...
Ha, yes. The Scag did mow the rest of this yard.
> lap...
Not a fan of snakes..
Hate snakes
Should have caught that pigme the venom is also the anti-venom and worth a lot of money to a hospital. You just take the snake to the serpentarium and they do the rest
I cannot say that that machine impresses me. Chinese angine and build quality is not very good overall
Do you have one? Have you used one? What do you base your opinion on?
Something 2LookAt i work at a dealership in Denmark with MTD/Cub Cadet and we have one for show purpose/demo from Germany. It’s in the cheap range and you get what you pay for. Cub Cadet is nothing like it used to be... We have had some interest for it but we are not going to sell it at least for now. Just me point of view.
@@ToyotatechDK Ok. Just sayin, I know it's not up to commercial standards, but it's worked well for me. I have had the Craftsman equivalent (exactly the same mower) on the trailer for 15 years. It held up. Still works! Not bad in my book. It's why I bought the new one. I trust it to work for me commercially after a lot of experience with it.
I have a cc800 walk behind by cub cadet just got it. Great mower so far lots of power.
@@calguth3597 Welcome to the CC 800 club!
Not really impressed with the cub cadet, walk behind.