I have a Bosch Rotak battery mower and after seeing your vids I wanted to try out a petrol cylinder mower. So I just bought a Rover 45 for £20 as it wasn’t running! (Bargain!) Fixed it for nothing and now it’s working great! Can’t believe you got an electric mower now 😂
It'd be interesting to know how it compares with the Allett Liberty 43 - the Swardman looks amazing but at least in Australia the Allett (sold as a Rover) seems to be quite a bit cheaper so for a person just starting with getting a nice looking lawn, the Swardman probably won't pass the wife test where as the Allett I could probably get there (one day)..
I have a client who prefers me to use his Liberty 43. It is rubbish. Way too light, can’t backlap, battery doesn’t last long enough. However, it would make a great boat anchor I reckon.
@@darrtoo5767 Hi, you can backlap a liberty! plenty of videos on youtube showing you how. Its 38kg so seems heavy enough to me and half the price. You can cut about 500 sq meters on a charge which is enough for most people.
Greg Carnall Apologies Greg, I found one & although it references the Kensington model I’m assuming it’ll be the same for the Liberty. Just in regards to the weight, I find it ‘floats’ over a tight surface & slips & slides. The rear roller being smooth also doesn’t help. I’m cutting Couch @approx 8-10mm every day in the growing season & 3-4 times each day. The battery runs out after the 3rd cut & the area is only 110m2. This is ok as I can do other tasks in his garden while the battery recharged. We’ve been quoted $530 for a new additional battery! So that is out of the question. To run the teasing rake as it’s designed to - barely knicking the surface reduces my cut down to 2 runs before a recharge. For this, I regularly use my grooming reel in my Scott Bonnar. Cheers mate
Absolutely Lawn Envy here Ben, my poor lawn has taken a back seat to everything else atm, still doing renovations inside and still have no motivation to get out in the yard, at least I can drool 🤤 over yours Lol 😂, hopefully next week I’ll get back into it, I can’t handle the Cold 🥶 but not as Cold as what you get in Orange. Best Wishes from Janelle 😊🤩🤩💯
Hey Janelle! Bit hard to get motivated in winter, plus what you've been through recently. Hope you are well considering. Thanks for checking in!! Let me know if you need anything
Lawn Tips Thank You Ben for your Kindness, it’s been one heck of a ride I can tell you, we haven’t had time to properly grieve my brother in law with everything going on here atm and tradies coming and going, I’ll be glad to see the end of them, it’s been a mammoth job and having to deal with his passing on top of it hasn’t done me any good, I Miss Him Everyday 😢😢😢, he was more of a brother to me than a brother in law, I was only 14 when I met my hubby and his family and I’ll be 60 soon Shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone...Kindest Regards Janelle, watching RUclips has gotten me through some of the bad days...🎈🎈😢🥺
Looking forward to see a cartridge change and would like to see the battery - can you change in and out if you have larger areas, Keen to see more. Thanks
Thanks Ben Love the video :) It would be interesting to do a video comparison in the future about the Swardman and the Protea after a season. Great video once again mate.
Hello Ben!! Great video!! Brett Goodyear has been using my Swardman this last month and is doing a review. However, mine is the 2019 model. So the improvements seem to be significant. I'm wondering if I can upgrade my current unit with the new drum and handle bars???? I got the upgraded reel coming to Brett's house by Monday next week. Look forward to hearing what you think. I would like to talk when you get a chance. Let me know. Great vid mate!!!😁😁💪💪👍
The lawn is looking schmick for the middle of winter! It's middle of summer here in the states and I'd be the king of the block if my lawn looked that good. I'm getting there though!
Looks like a big improvement from the last design. A great option for someone who wants to go electric. But I have to say it... I love my Rover 45 and I will never upgrade!!
people say they would give up smoking cigarettes if they made a vape juice comparable to Newports (most mentholated and expensive domestic cigs in the US next to American Spirit). if not give me a real cowboy killer. you can't dry age or sous vide 'impossible meat'. but 3 of my neighbors have ryobi electrics.
Hard to tell on camera I guess. The mic was right up next to it. Definitely quiet though, I was chatting with my wife and kids whilst mowing, it’s a whole new experience 😂
Hey Ben another great vid, I have been scrolling through your videos trying to find what model your Protea is but no luck ? Hoping you can let me know. Cheers mate
The machine is perfect. My lawn is so small the battery would last a year. Also 59kg😅 and that thing doesn't look friendly for a small space and many turns. I found an Einhell battery powered reel mower which is more in line with my mininlawn and reel mower cut wishes
Good question. I ended up ordering the Liberty 43 because the Swardman was going to take longer to get. How did you get this and from where? I'm in the USA.
It’s definitely not Bermuda. And no it doesn’t work on any type of grass. It’s primarily used on short cut turf. Such as rye grass and bluegrass and also Bermuda. Longer blades grass like tall fescue and st Augustine it wouldn’t work the way it was designed to.
DIY Lawn Care, actually, the putting green out front which is bentgrass right now, is Tiff Tuff Bermuda. Which he mowed last year with the other Swardman he had. His particular type of lawn everywhere else is perennial rye.
the sell you an aerator and tell you its a verticutter..they are also upgrading the motor because it shits the bed when cutting bermuda lol..it sounds to me these havent got a clue
@@LawnTips verticutter blades are close together to cut lateral growth..them blades are spaced very far apart like an aerator attachment or maybe dethatcher now i think about it..yes dethatcher..(my bad)so that isnt cutting that much lateral growth.a cheapo electric bosch is a verticutter .this certainly isnt easylawnmowing.co.uk/bosch-avr-1100-vs-alr-900/ have a look at the allett qx cartridges..dont get me wrong..this is a better lawnmower than the liberty 43.but that has 4 cartridges. aerator, dethatcher. scarifier and verticutter..imo if you are only having 2 carts id opt for.verticutter and scarifier.there is no point in that dethatcher if you have a scarifier .you need a verticutter more than a dethatcher..what do you think? i already know you agree with me lol..im more suprized nobody has noticed this
@@LawnTips you didnt read that did you lol..i said i was wrong.its a dethatcher not an aerator.its certianly no verticutter.watch 1 second of this and youll see.every company agrees what a verticutter is ..except swardman .close together blades to cut sideways growth..skip to 2:20 my mate 2:50 for dethatcher..toro bosch ransomes all agree ruclips.net/video/lWcOaZAu1bc/видео.html
@@LawnTips dont feel daft because you didnt know what a verticutter was mate..swardman didnt..but im sure you do now.i dont feel daft because i was wrong and called swardmans dethatcher an aerator..i thought you worked on a golf course.verticut is close together cuts,not far apart..google it
@@caveman5831 i did say that unit, the heads are included. But since i've been watching, i think he has gone though 4 or 5 cylinder mowers. Must be good to have that kinda money 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Me over here with dirt bike, 4x4, sports car, computer, models etc but no swardman electra special 55 🤣🤣🤣
batterypowered vs fuel = easy choice, battery offcourse, better for the air we breathe. thank you Swardman for making those neighbourhood terrorist lawnmower geeks a bit less irritating
Mate good vid, but you scare the shite out of me when your kids are so close when you’re operating mowers. Familiarity breeds complacency that can be extremely dangerous as you know. Love your channel.
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Let’s be honest here. Mrs Sims camera work is the real star of the show.
Australian Lawn Fanatics you know it 😆
Agreed
Couldn’t do it without her ❤️
Lawn Tips you liked your own comment Ben I saw that 🤣 love your work👍
Steve Don haha I definitely didn’t 😂 my wife did straight after I posted it
Great foot work at 6mins covering up the leaf 😋👍👍 looks like a good machine!
Hahaha!
I have a Bosch Rotak battery mower and after seeing your vids I wanted to try out a petrol cylinder mower. So I just bought a Rover 45 for £20 as it wasn’t running! (Bargain!) Fixed it for nothing and now it’s working great! Can’t believe you got an electric mower now 😂
Your editing game is bananas man, off the chart, way to go....keep knocking it out of the park
Thanks legend!
Another lawn tip vid!😁 always look forward to them
They should make a crayon color called “Ben’s lawn”
It'd be interesting to know how it compares with the Allett Liberty 43 - the Swardman looks amazing but at least in Australia the Allett (sold as a Rover) seems to be quite a bit cheaper so for a person just starting with getting a nice looking lawn, the Swardman probably won't pass the wife test where as the Allett I could probably get there (one day)..
I have a client who prefers me to use his Liberty 43. It is rubbish. Way too light, can’t backlap, battery doesn’t last long enough. However, it would make a great boat anchor I reckon.
Steve A G’day Steve, I use Scott Bonnar’s myself, but other clients prefer me to,use their own, such as Masport Olympic 400, Rover/Allett.
@@darrtoo5767 Hi, you can backlap a liberty! plenty of videos on youtube showing you how. Its 38kg so seems heavy enough to me and half the price. You can cut about 500 sq meters on a charge which is enough for most people.
Greg Carnall Hi Greg, thankyou for that. I can’t seem to find anything on backlapping this particular mower on RUclips, can you advise pls. Cheers
Greg Carnall Apologies Greg, I found one & although it references the Kensington model I’m assuming it’ll be the same for the Liberty. Just in regards to the weight, I find it ‘floats’ over a tight surface & slips & slides. The rear roller being smooth also doesn’t help. I’m cutting Couch @approx 8-10mm every day in the growing season & 3-4 times each day. The battery runs out after the 3rd cut & the area is only 110m2. This is ok as I can do other tasks in his garden while the battery recharged. We’ve been quoted $530 for a new additional battery! So that is out of the question. To run the teasing rake as it’s designed to - barely knicking the surface reduces my cut down to 2 runs before a recharge. For this, I regularly use my grooming reel in my Scott Bonnar. Cheers mate
I am genuinely considering this mower. I need a powered reel mower but I enjoy the silence of just me in the morning pushing the ole reel.
Sweet new toy mate well done, can't wait to have a steer of it 🤟
Absolutely Lawn Envy here Ben, my poor lawn has taken a back seat to everything else atm, still doing renovations inside and still have no motivation to get out in the yard, at least I can drool 🤤 over yours Lol 😂, hopefully next week I’ll get back into it, I can’t handle the Cold 🥶 but not as Cold as what you get in Orange. Best Wishes from Janelle 😊🤩🤩💯
Hey Janelle!
Bit hard to get motivated in winter, plus what you've been through recently. Hope you are well considering. Thanks for checking in!! Let me know if you need anything
Lawn Tips Thank You Ben for your Kindness, it’s been one heck of a ride I can tell you, we haven’t had time to properly grieve my brother in law with everything going on here atm and tradies coming and going, I’ll be glad to see the end of them, it’s been a mammoth job and having to deal with his passing on top of it hasn’t done me any good, I Miss Him Everyday 😢😢😢, he was more of a brother to me than a brother in law, I was only 14 when I met my hubby and his family and I’ll be 60 soon Shhhhhhh, don’t tell anyone...Kindest Regards Janelle, watching RUclips has gotten me through some of the bad days...🎈🎈😢🥺
Looking forward to see a cartridge change and would like to see the battery - can you change in and out if you have larger areas, Keen to see more. Thanks
Thanks Ben Love the video :)
It would be interesting to do a video comparison in the future about the Swardman and the Protea after a season.
Great video once again mate.
Hello Ben!! Great video!! Brett Goodyear has been using my Swardman this last month and is doing a review. However, mine is the 2019 model. So the improvements seem to be significant. I'm wondering if I can upgrade my current unit with the new drum and handle bars???? I got the upgraded reel coming to Brett's house by Monday next week. Look forward to hearing what you think. I would like to talk when you get a chance. Let me know. Great vid mate!!!😁😁💪💪👍
The lawn is looking schmick for the middle of winter! It's middle of summer here in the states and I'd be the king of the block if my lawn looked that good. I'm getting there though!
Phenomenal as always man
Just received my Electra45 today! Still need a few more Mows to get used to it but it’s quite nice!
Can't wait for mine looks awesome
Looks like a big improvement from the last design. A great option for someone who wants to go electric. But I have to say it... I love my Rover 45 and I will never upgrade!!
taking a break from work and just needed some mowing action to relax things down a bit here.
“ My “Reel” first impressions” what a pun
Definitely more 'friendly residential' the Swardman. The Toro brings more beast and serious stripes I reckon! Good to see how it goes though!
when it comes to electric mowers all I can do is quote Metallica "Give me fuel, Give me fire Give me the which I desire"
people say they would give up smoking cigarettes if they made a vape juice comparable to Newports (most mentholated and expensive domestic cigs in the US next to American Spirit). if not give me a real cowboy killer. you can't dry age or sous vide 'impossible meat'. but 3 of my neighbors have ryobi electrics.
Thank you so much I think we will all be using electric mower in the next 10 years
Good video 👌🏻. Electra vs Greensmaster what’s your opinion?
I have a Greensmaster 1000 but thinking about getting the Electra instead.
Prob a bit louder then what I thought they would be but the attachments are awesome and the new colours 😎
Hard to tell on camera I guess. The mic was right up next to it. Definitely quiet though, I was chatting with my wife and kids whilst mowing, it’s a whole new experience 😂
Lawn Tips yes that could be why mate, I gotta wear earmuffs when I use my Scott bonnar haha
Hey Ben another great vid, I have been scrolling through your videos trying to find what model your Protea is but no luck ? Hoping you can let me know. Cheers mate
Great stuff as always
What is the HOC range on the Electra ? Looks good !
The machine is perfect.
My lawn is so small the battery would last a year.
Also 59kg😅 and that thing doesn't look friendly for a small space and many turns.
I found an Einhell battery powered reel mower which is more in line with my mininlawn and reel mower cut wishes
How do you clean your blades afterwards with it being electric?
The only problem which I have with swardman mowers is that if you are in Western Australia, they can’t be bothered.
Garage sale soon for all of the equipment appearing in the shed.
Look into solar power on the shed for a battery charging station.
Haha, not a bad idea.
If Tesla made a lawn mower this is what I'd imagine it would look like. Good stuff, bro!
Hope you’re feeling better bruh 👊🏻
11:33 whats up with the neighbours grass? Is that just overspray from your fert applications? The contrast is insane dead v alive....
It's some seed that went it there when I was overseeding haha
Neighbours will love you
What do your neighbors think of your lawn obsession?
Not worried, well they tell me that 🤣
What type of grass is that? Rye or Bentgrass?
No dartboard stripes?
Are you saving them for your next cut?
I'll have to see what I can russle up!
@@LawnTips Mate, I sincerely look forward to it :)
Would you rate this the best home cylinder mower you've used
I wouldn’t say best. Awesome mower though
@@LawnTips what's your pick for a home mower
Nice one mate, looking forward to more vids. Any plans to get your app on Android in the near future?
Hi, is you back lawn 100% rye grass or is there some creeping fescue in there to help it thicken up? Cheers
100% Ryegrass 👌
I bought myself an electric mower late last year and had to send it back as it didnt have the torque to do a neat cut
Ah really? What was it man?
@@LawnTips Ryobi 36v
Looks like a beautiful machine Ben love the videos mate keep it up. I wish I could afford one but $4600 is a bit much for me.
Where is it $4600 I've only seen $5300 + 🤣
How do you get the lines?
What color is this one?
Any tips on convincing the Mrs you need one of these? 😂
Just say you’ll spend less time in the lawn if you are allowed one 😂
Lawn Tips thanks mate! I’ll give it a crack! 😂
Did you get that mower sent to you for reviewing from Swardman or did you buy it?
Good question. I ended up ordering the Liberty 43 because the Swardman was going to take longer to get. How did you get this and from where?
I'm in the USA.
Got it sent to me to check out yes.
I want a reel mower, I just don't want to pay for it.
Luciano Sarno go steal one it’s free just don’t get caught
Start a lawn chanel and they will give you one
I wish my lawn had the space to manoeuvre a reel mower. That's the real pain 😂
You neighbors probably approve of this mower mate.
Haha, I bet
Are you mowing Bermuda grass? Does this mower work on just any type of grass?
It’s definitely not Bermuda. And no it doesn’t work on any type of grass. It’s primarily used on short cut turf. Such as rye grass and bluegrass and also Bermuda. Longer blades grass like tall fescue and st Augustine it wouldn’t work the way it was designed to.
DIY Lawn Care, actually, the putting green out front which is bentgrass right now, is Tiff Tuff Bermuda. Which he mowed last year with the other Swardman he had. His particular type of lawn everywhere else is perennial rye.
Whats the name of your trousers?
No idea what brand they are sorry mate. They are just cuffed chinos I think though
How much is this thing?
About 4k, so not cheap
the sell you an aerator and tell you its a verticutter..they are also upgrading the motor because it shits the bed when cutting bermuda lol..it sounds to me these havent got a clue
Hey mate, what makes you think it’s an aerator?
@@LawnTips verticutter blades are close together to cut lateral growth..them blades are spaced very far apart like an aerator attachment or maybe dethatcher now i think about it..yes dethatcher..(my bad)so that isnt cutting that much lateral growth.a cheapo electric bosch is a verticutter .this certainly isnt easylawnmowing.co.uk/bosch-avr-1100-vs-alr-900/ have a look at the allett qx cartridges..dont get me wrong..this is a better lawnmower than the liberty 43.but that has 4 cartridges. aerator, dethatcher. scarifier and verticutter..imo if you are only having 2 carts id opt for.verticutter and scarifier.there is no point in that dethatcher if you have a scarifier .you need a verticutter more than a dethatcher..what do you think? i already know you agree with me lol..im more suprized nobody has noticed this
You might need to look up what an aerator is mate.
@@LawnTips you didnt read that did you lol..i said i was wrong.its a dethatcher not an aerator.its certianly no verticutter.watch 1 second of this and youll see.every company agrees what a verticutter is ..except swardman .close together blades to cut sideways growth..skip to 2:20 my mate 2:50 for dethatcher..toro bosch ransomes all agree ruclips.net/video/lWcOaZAu1bc/видео.html
@@LawnTips dont feel daft because you didnt know what a verticutter was mate..swardman didnt..but im sure you do now.i dont feel daft because i was wrong and called swardmans dethatcher an aerator..i thought you worked on a golf course.verticut is close together cuts,not far apart..google it
I have to work 2 years to buy it;))but that color!!!woow👏👏👏
Why do you keep your grass so short? Why not let it grow a bit?
Rover vs Electra stripe off?
I'm sure that could be arranged 👌
No music during the mowing part please, I wanted to see how silent it was.
ruclips.net/video/iORK39tg9EE/видео.html
Anyone know what shoes he’s wearing?
Adidas (3 Stripes)
Not sure on the model, but they are Adidas Shoes.
Gunna break out the Carmen Electra this morning. Get my mow on. Oh yea. Lol
🤣
Looks good!
Keen to keep using it!
Most men have car fetishes and spend big bucks on doing them up but Ben has a lawn mower fetish which still probably costs just as much lol..
Well this unit does cost $5300AUD
@@liamcooper5202 probably more with everything he owns lawn related.. lol
@@caveman5831 i did say that unit, the heads are included. But since i've been watching, i think he has gone though 4 or 5 cylinder mowers. Must be good to have that kinda money 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me over here with dirt bike, 4x4, sports car, computer, models etc but no swardman electra special 55 🤣🤣🤣
batterypowered vs fuel = easy choice, battery offcourse, better for the air we breathe. thank you Swardman for making those neighbourhood terrorist lawnmower geeks a bit less irritating
As an owner of a rechargeable mower all I can say is " welcome to the dark side, brother Ben ". ~(,, ,,">
1:03 I see what you did there.
You used Ryan's mower mate
For about 4-5 runs. Didn’t get enough insight from that little experience. But true, I did try it previously which I had forgotten about haha
the handle looks a bit short seem to be bending over abit
I set it that low. You can change it 👌🏽 just trying out a few different settings
this is an awesome yard. too bad no one is allowed to walk on it.
I just don’t know about the sound it makes
subtitles?
Where is your sons impression?
Haha, I should have got it
Ouuus
Oh dear. More battery powered stuff lol
I was waiting for you comment boi!
Lawn Tips Hahahahaha you know me too well. Set a reminder on your phone the day before you mow lol
How annoying is the sound of it though
Probably sounds worse on camera. The mic pics up weird frequencies.
Mate good vid, but you scare the shite out of me when your kids are so close when you’re operating mowers. Familiarity breeds complacency that can be extremely dangerous as you know. Love your channel.
Yeah they know not to go near the reel. I've had many conversations off camera as you can imagine.
Lawn Tips So glad to hear that. You have great little mates there. Congrats on your success as well. Great content!
Why don't your plants look as good as your lawn?