Yes sir, I’ve had my 52 for 4 years and 36 for three. They both still crank and drive great. They do everything the bigger brands do but cost a lot less. You will enjoy it. What size deck are you getting
@@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324 i am getting the 36 inch to start. I use a bobcat predator pro for the big properties. But the 36 is perfect for smaller yards,
I'm looking for a stand on for my personal cutting of about an acre with slope. It sounds like nearly all of the issues would not be a problem for someone who cuts Bermuda once a week for five months a year. All I really care about is cut quality, handling, comfort, cost, and support. Sounds like all those are there. I'd pay a little extra for solid rubber front tires if available. Thanks for the awesome, honest review!
It seems like a design flaw when they do not include a pull start option. When the starter goes, you're dead in the water unless you have a spare mower or starter
How tall are you? I am 6’4”, I know Bradley is coming out with handle extensions later this year. But I don’t want to wait that long. I’m wondering if I’m stuck to zero turns onto to be comfortable.
Sorry about that, I just replaced the engine in it after 4 years (engine defect) it had 886 hours on it (i believe, dont quote me) and I mow about 40/50+ yards a week.
I appreciate your help with the Bradley's. I just picked up my new 52 last Wednesday. I haven't heard you mention what kind of blades yourun. I live in the Hickory NC area so our weather and grass is pretty similar. I've only cut once with it and I did notice a little clumping with the factory blades. Thanks.
I’m between 7-800 hrs not real sure right now. I believe those are closed grease system. No major issues, clutch and throttle went out last year (2023)
The price for those mowers are definitely right. But no dealer near me wish there was. The next best mower for that price would be the Wright Stander B!! Great review
That mower offer way less than the other Wright mowers. My dealer is a Wright dealer, they told me that Wright made this mower to compete with Bradley, but made them cheaper and cut corners. He said that the Bradley’s are made way better and will last longer
we just got a new bradley we are non commerical, anyway my complaint is how touchy the controls are I barly move the levers forward i mean barely, and it surges. so I need to know how to adjust it to make it less touchy. I have to get used to standing and adjust my muscles in my legs and learn how to use my hands not my body to move it or turn it, bad habit for sure.
Yeah, it takes a while to get use to it for sure coming from any sit down mower. Ive been using the standers for about 4 years now and wont go back to any other mower as a main mower. As far as the controls reach out to Bradley to see if there is something that can be adjusted to make it not as touchy. Congrats on the mower, I know you will like it.
I have the exact mower. This year will be my 3rd season and it’s been really good. I’ve replaced the battery and tires. I have the same hour meter I mounted right next to the oil drain tube in the black part of the frame facing up. No spindles yet!
You can get spindle bearings and replace just the bearings you need 6 about $26 each. Takes maybe 20 minutes for each spindle. If you need the number for the bearings i can give that to you. You could at least rebuild one that you took off for a spare.
Sell and get you a better mower it served you well some equipment is only made to run a 2 or 3 years and sell because of quality sometimes that’s what I do! But I would sell that bradly!
I’m not selling it, from my view it’s the best mower for the prices of the “better” mowers out there. Nothing wrong with it that I can’t live with. If nothing else it makes a good back up mower.
Nice! I guess I'll have to keep an eye on my spindles. It's hard to argue against a Bradley though, even with having to put down $600 on new spindles after 3 years. Still a sweet deal, compared to something like a Grandstand with it's $9k price tag.
I was surprised to hear what he paid. Maybe i got the old style spindle by i swear i paid 100/piece which is on par with what i pay for my scags. If you dont let them go to far you can rebuild them pretty easy.
Great honest review! Seems like you had to replace a few things on the mower. Might be worth buying a new one every 2 yrs , retain a warranty and also be able to write off more for taxes. I interviewed the Bradley rep at the 2019 GIE. He told me that the 28hp efi engine will be available on their 61" models for spring 2020 but, their website doesn't list them. I showed the 61" efi on my GIE video so, I don't know if they decided not to produce them or not🤷♂️
You can't just drill a hole in the dash to move the pto switch, it's a rectangular hole, you'll be hand filing quite a while to get the shape you want. But I agree with you it should have at a minimum been in the center. That big air filter costs one horsepower. Just sayin'. I have the ct version. I installed a volt meter that powers up with the key on. Lets me know if the battery is dead or the alternator is working. I bought a couple of packs of tennis racket tape from academy for the steering sticks $2 each side. Iss should have the flat free tires, i have some on the 36". Good review.
Nice review! Do you have any pictures of your original (diy) shut blocker setup? I believe you had a rod with maybe a swivel socket welded to the chute. The deck repair should be pretty simple. Those spindles are pricey (I know some other owners have had early failure. My dealer (Russo) has after market spindles that I’ve installed on my old Wright stander and a lazer z we have at our farm. They were $25-$35 a piece, we still have the lazer z and have had no issues with them. My stander x (gen 2) deck can be adjusted (default setting) with the pin like yours but can also be raised with just the lever while your cutting to temporarily raise it over uneven ground. It will lock in place with a spring loaded pin operated with your thumb on top of the handle. Love love that feature. Your spot on about the stander b vs your bradley. I talked my buddy into the bradley over the “b”. He has a few properties he owns that he takes care of. It would be nice if they improved the method to add fuel to the tank (at least it’s transparent now). Does the Bob Cat have the same tank set up? I believe they are pretty much the same frame/build as the Bradley’s. Hopefully all the aftermarket (chute blockers, grass gobblers, tweets, etc.) manufacturers add Bradley to there list of mowers that there products work with. Lots of times Bradley isn’t listed as compatible.
I don’t have any pics but I have a few videos on it. Planning on doing some videos on all the minor fixes too. It still runs pretty good I don’t think I will be getting rid of it any time soon
I just bought a Bradley 52 in part because it f your videos. I just did my first cut with it and I have to be honest the cut quality wasn’t great. It left 2 strips of grass where the 2 outside spindles are. What is your opinion of the cut quality?
Good info, I am picking mine up Saturday, adding it to the business. Great price on these mowers .
Yes sir, I’ve had my 52 for 4 years and 36 for three. They both still crank and drive great. They do everything the bigger brands do but cost a lot less. You will enjoy it. What size deck are you getting
@@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324 i am getting the 36 inch to start. I use a bobcat predator pro for the big properties. But the 36 is perfect for smaller yards,
How’s it holding on
I thought this machine might be a nice option, but your review has me thinking maybe not.
Thanks for the info.
I'm looking for a stand on for my personal cutting of about an acre with slope. It sounds like nearly all of the issues would not be a problem for someone who cuts Bermuda once a week for five months a year. All I really care about is cut quality, handling, comfort, cost, and support. Sounds like all those are there. I'd pay a little extra for solid rubber front tires if available. Thanks for the awesome, honest review!
Thanks for the continial support. Bradley actually does have solid front tires and rumor has it that they are thinking about doing twheels too
Where did you get the grass flap.
The Green guard
the-green-guard.com
It seems like a design flaw when they do not include a pull start option.
When the starter goes, you're dead in the water unless you have a spare mower or starter
You can put run flats on any z, it doesn't have to be specific
Yeah, I was meaning twheels
How tall are you? I am 6’4”, I know Bradley is coming out with handle extensions later this year. But I don’t want to wait that long. I’m wondering if I’m stuck to zero turns onto to be comfortable.
I’m 5’11” is pretty comfortable at my height.
how many hours does it have on the machine ...,,,thats the main question?>?????? and how many accounts do you do in a week????
Sorry about that, I just replaced the engine in it after 4 years (engine defect) it had 886 hours on it (i believe, dont quote me) and I mow about 40/50+ yards a week.
Great video my brother Standalone Bradley
Hey man what’s up
Just hanging around my brother ready for spring so I can get that Standalone Bradley out and get it going
@@bradleycollins4475 I hear you man. It’s coming
How many hours are on it?
700+
Wish they made a ztr
I appreciate your help with the Bradley's. I just picked up my new 52 last Wednesday. I haven't heard you mention what kind of blades yourun. I live in the Hickory NC area so our weather and grass is pretty similar. I've only cut once with it and I did notice a little clumping with the factory blades. Thanks.
I use gator blades year round.
I really appreciate that. Keep up the good work. And some of your videos sold me on the Bradley. Thanks again.
I love them soon order a 52 stand on like the one you have
Great mowers you will love it
Bradley sells a flat free, expensive but I guess the hassle of flats goes away. I wonder if it gets bouncy?
I cant justify buying those. I’m pretty sure they are bouncy tho.
Those running these seem to be happy with them. They're 1/2 the price over other brands.
They are really good and the customer service is good too
How many hours now and any more issues? Also; did you grease the spindles that failed?
I’m between 7-800 hrs not real sure right now. I believe those are closed grease system. No major issues, clutch and throttle went out last year (2023)
What do you clean your mower with? It looks very very clean .
Awesome branded degreaser.
Kool, still running good is all that matters
Yes sir
The price for those mowers are definitely right. But no dealer near me wish there was. The next best mower for that price would be the Wright Stander B!! Great review
That mower offer way less than the other Wright mowers. My dealer is a Wright dealer, they told me that Wright made this mower to compete with Bradley, but made them cheaper and cut corners. He said that the Bradley’s are made way better and will last longer
@@thekingscourtyardlawncares9324 that’s good to know for sure. Thanks
I’m pretty sure Bradley sells run flat tires now. I saw it on their website.
Yeah, I seen that but the price is kinda high for my taste
For the price, and in addition to you running a lawn care business. The mower has held up well. Nothing wrong with a bradley.
👍🏾
we just got a new bradley we are non commerical, anyway my complaint is how touchy the controls are I barly move the levers forward i mean barely, and it surges. so I need to know how to adjust it to make it less touchy. I have to get used to standing and adjust my muscles in my legs and learn how to use my hands not my body to move it or turn it, bad habit for sure.
Yeah, it takes a while to get use to it for sure coming from any sit down mower. Ive been using the standers for about 4 years now and wont go back to any other mower as a main mower. As far as the controls reach out to Bradley to see if there is something that can be adjusted to make it not as touchy. Congrats on the mower, I know you will like it.
Good review video 👍🏼#23 Rock On!
Thanks man
I have the exact mower. This year will be my 3rd season and it’s been really good. I’ve replaced the battery and tires. I have the same hour meter I mounted right next to the oil drain tube in the black part of the frame facing up. No spindles yet!
It’s definitely been a good machine. It’s a keeper for sure
I still want this in the 36inch as my main mower and my toro line as a backup
Real good decision, you won’t regret it
Your mower still looks good for 3 seasons.... Mow on brother👍👍👍
Yeah man, I try to take care of it so it will take care of me.
Sounds like she has treated you well, The spindle charge is wow!
Yes it’s been good, and yeah the spindles is crazy
You can get spindle bearings and replace just the bearings you need 6 about $26 each. Takes maybe 20 minutes for each spindle. If you need the number for the bearings i can give that to you. You could at least rebuild one that you took off for a spare.
I'm wanting a 36 you know any used ones
I don’t, best thing to do is look on marketplace sometimes there are deals there
Awesome video Brother! I never really considered a Bradley but may start looking into them more as I buy a new bigger mower in the future.
They are solid mowers I definitely stand by them
Sell and get you a better mower it served you well some equipment is only made to run a 2 or 3 years and sell because of quality sometimes that’s what I do! But I would sell that bradly!
I’m not selling it, from my view it’s the best mower for the prices of the “better” mowers out there. Nothing wrong with it that I can’t live with. If nothing else it makes a good back up mower.
Great video love my Bradley’s
Good mowers overall
Still love my Bradley..........wish they had a sit on to replace my 60" hustler!!!
Yeah, I love mine too. I meant to say that in this video. That was one of my biggest complaints about them they won’t make zero turn.
fastest mower i have ,well worth the money!!
Overall I think it has done you good!
Yes sir, I agree.
cool machine
Thanks
Nice! I guess I'll have to keep an eye on my spindles. It's hard to argue against a Bradley though, even with having to put down $600 on new spindles after 3 years. Still a sweet deal, compared to something like a Grandstand with it's $9k price tag.
Heck yeah, Bradley all day
I was surprised to hear what he paid. Maybe i got the old style spindle by i swear i paid 100/piece which is on par with what i pay for my scags. If you dont let them go to far you can rebuild them pretty easy.
Nice video bro I will be doing one on my 36. Bradley has solid wheels for the front wheel on their website.
Yeah I meant to say twheels, I realize after I posted it
Great review! It’s definitely a good looking mower. Is that a Briggs engine on there?
Thanks, yeah they use Briggs now
They are good lawn mower
Yes sir, I’m hoping to get more usage out of it next year
use tireject for flats look it up the reviews are high it works and not slime or messy on the wheels
I’ll check it out
Great honest review! Seems like you had to replace a few things on the mower. Might be worth buying a new one every 2 yrs , retain a warranty and also be able to write off more for taxes. I interviewed the Bradley rep at the 2019 GIE. He told me that the 28hp efi engine will be available on their 61" models for spring 2020 but, their website doesn't list them. I showed the 61" efi on my GIE video so, I don't know if they decided not to produce them or not🤷♂️
Yeah I was at my Bradley dealer the other day and saw that they are now using a 24hp on the 48s now. I’m am looking at a 61 inch tho
You can't just drill a hole in the dash to move the pto switch, it's a rectangular hole, you'll be hand filing quite a while to get the shape you want. But I agree with you it should have at a minimum been in the center. That big air filter costs one horsepower. Just sayin'. I have the ct version. I installed a volt meter that powers up with the key on. Lets me know if the battery is dead or the alternator is working. I bought a couple of packs of tennis racket tape from academy for the steering sticks $2 each side. Iss should have the flat free tires, i have some on the 36". Good review.
Yeah, good stuff. I meant to say twheels. Ill see what I can do with the pto switch, Ill let know.
Good review, but did I miss the number of hours you have on it.
Yeah, I mention that the hour meter is broken, it broke around 202 hours but, I’m not sure actual hours.
Nice review! Do you have any pictures of your original (diy) shut blocker setup? I believe you had a rod with maybe a swivel socket welded to the chute.
The deck repair should be pretty simple. Those spindles are pricey (I know some other owners have had early failure. My dealer (Russo) has after market spindles that I’ve installed on my old Wright stander and a lazer z we have at our farm. They were $25-$35 a piece, we still have the lazer z and have had no issues with them. My stander x (gen 2) deck can be adjusted (default setting) with the pin like yours but can also be raised with just the lever while your cutting to temporarily raise it over uneven ground. It will lock in place with a spring loaded pin operated with your thumb on top of the handle. Love love that feature.
Your spot on about the stander b vs your bradley. I talked my buddy into the bradley over the “b”. He has a few properties he owns that he takes care of. It would be nice if they improved the method to add fuel to the tank (at least it’s transparent now). Does the Bob Cat have the same tank set up? I believe they are pretty much the same frame/build as the Bradley’s.
Hopefully all the aftermarket (chute blockers, grass gobblers, tweets, etc.) manufacturers add Bradley to there list of mowers that there products work with. Lots of times Bradley isn’t listed as compatible.
I don’t have any pics but I have a few videos on it. Planning on doing some videos on all the minor fixes too. It still runs pretty good I don’t think I will be getting rid of it any time soon
I just bought a Bradley 52 in part because it f your videos. I just did my first cut with it and I have to be honest the cut quality wasn’t great. It left 2 strips of grass where the 2 outside spindles are. What is your opinion of the cut quality?
Was it used? Did it have sharp blades?
I have a new muffler from Bradley that I can’t use, if interested let me know. They sent me the wrong one in error so I didn’t pay for it.