I have a Honda mower that is over 20 years old. I am the second owner, but I’ve beaten the absolute hell out of it. My secret to success is to just keep up with the maintenance, change the oil often, check the level every use, always new spark plug and filter. It’s getting to the point where I should replace it, but I will likely do a light overhaul of it and run it into the ground, it is a workhorse. You can go to any dealership that sells Honda and get parts for it. I haven’t tried an actual auto dealership, but any place that sells mowers, atvs or motorcycles could likely help you out. It is hard to believe I got mine for free, because it was abandoned in a shed and the new homeowner couldn’t get it started. I didn’t judge him on that, I just said “thank you!”.
Glad to see how simple your set up is. Nothing in this set up is financed which is amazing probably the 36 inch but that’s about it. “ keep the set up as cheap as possible and kill the game with a cheap functioning set up “ 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
You’re correct, the 36 was the only thing financed and the other equipment was purchased with funds throughout the season. My particular situation was unique as my business was considered a “side hustle” and I still received a salary from my full time job. I will touch more on this in later videos but there’s plenty of more to come as well as my ideology on the lawn care industry now and going forward. Stay tuned!
I'm a solo guy...hustler ztr, 2 stihl fs series trimmers and a 40v leaf blower. The fs trimmers can knock down any area big enough to consider using a push mower in the same time, but with less effort. So any ditch or hill that the ztr can't do, gets done with the trimmers. I have a trimmers rack that holds the big trimmer line roll and a line cutter zip tied to it. Keeping things lean and efficient. I also don't travel far for yards...95% are within 3 miles of my house. Less travel time, less gas used.
I plan on using my older blazer this year, getting a trailer and getting into it.. I got certified in highschool for landscaping back in 2015.. time to put it to work
love the setup. i totally get the feeling u likeoly get when u look at that stander. i learned on one and basically my dream business is to have one of these with a setup like yours. good job brother
Simple and great setup, your gonna save money with the yeti with the ice. I did the same thing too my yeti takes a beating all day long and still going. I was going thru igloos like crazy
If you want to keep the front from hopping, you can probably stop it with a wratchet strap over the top front of the mower. The tires are held down but nothing in the front so this may do the job for you until you start tying down from your tie down hooks
I've got a similar setup and and the same truck.! I also do power washing, small interlocking jobs and mulch jobs. Life is good somedays I can hit 1000.00 and I also sell weed lol.
Idk probably like him and the company name ig Edit: I just noticed that it said solo operator, it doesn’t say solo owner. He is reviewing the setup the majority of the company has
You always "speak French" when referring to your company, no matter how large. It instills a larger than self persona, indicates that the operator is serious and that he's not just "Joe from down the block that does some things". It's pretty standard practice in most industries.
amazon has cheap trailer straps that would be perfect for what you are trying to do. Ive seen a lot of other companies use them. Use a pool noodle to keep the mower from hitting that front part of the trailer frame.
It’s up to you to decide on what’s best for you and your business. I started out by cutting a friend’s yard and they spread the word to a Facebook group then after a few times of getting new clients I decided to leave door hangers.
Ballparking, that's _at least_ 10 grand, so someone starting out if they don't have that kind of startupmoney ( the way most of us started ), you'd have to find pretty much everything used, or start smaller and work your way up.
@@kevinbrooks1104 who's paying or charging anything close to 20 grand for a '99?? You? 🤣 If that's how bad the market's gotten, I might need to sell my beater asap.
You will never find a ‘99 that is not rusted out where I live. If it is low miles and not rusted, being from a dry part of the country without road salt exposure, it is possible it could sell for that much. Not to mention, old school Toyota is so much simpler, although likely harder to get parts for. Given the following for old school American trucks, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a clean low mile Tundra or Tacoma could sell for $20,000.
I don't know about the wright drives system but you should try parking your wright on there backwards and leave it in gear and parking brake and it shouldn't move.
@@hesher7945 this is epidemic on RUclips, recipes, builds, gear, etc. Attention spans are extremely limited, so folks want to click on the description, cut and paste or screen shot a list, and move along. That is the era in which we now live 😁
For tie downs for your Wright 36” mower, look into Boat Buckles, they use they to tie down bass boat etc, it’s a ratchet strap that mounts to trailer, . Other thing I would do is get a couple polyurethane boat bow stops to mount to the trailer for the front kingpin axles of your mower to wedge into when parking. They won’t scratch paint, it provides a solid stop for forward motion when stopping, and would prevent front end from sliding if rear was properly strapped down, saving time. It’s all about shaving seconds a day multiple times a day
What base do you do lawns? I’m medically retired out of the Army. So can I go on post and try to get lawn jobs or do I need to go talk to housing or who?
Get a pool float - the longer noodle - cut it length wise in half, zip tie it to the front of your trailer so the mower doesn't come in contact with the trailer metal.
I'm baffled that you were able to kill an Echo. I commercially landscaped for 13 years with the same trimmer and still use it to cut my yard now 🤣. Recommended one to a guy years ago. He burned up the engine after 3 years. Got angry with my recommendation til I reminded him that it was a two stroke and he was using straight gas
Still love that little Toyota dude! I initially had my Wright strapped with the front tie downs, and the back slid around some during turns, not bad but some, even though I didn’t feel I was turning fast. I put little boards on both sides of rear tires to keep it from doing that. You may not have that issue though.
God bless you and keep you safe Mr Hard Workingman! Please be very aware that thugs will pull up beside you, jump out a backdoor, into your truck bed, and dive back in and be gone in about 4 seconds. This HAS happened to my construction friend, lost a Stihl Concrete Saw $$$. He carries a handgun, has constant video on his two trucks which were parked face to face, and was in the truck with his crew eating lunch. It happened so fast that the thieves were gone before he even got out his truck. He called the cops, waited 4 hours, they never showed so he lost time $$$ with his whole crew and the saw and got zero justice. Please spend the money and buy/build you some locking bars or racks. You work too hard to be robbed, but the scum target blessed hard working souls like you!
@@cleancutslawncare ya first year in business I got screwed on my gas containers not being fastened properly. I bought a cargo trailer and haven’t looked back.
I'm in Anadarko... you're in Altus, right? Gets hot there huh? lol.... Nice set up ! Have you talked with Stet lately? Tell him to get back at RUclips please....! Great video, have a good season!
Any good mower with the parking break on should never move. I have never strapped my mowers down and they never move. I have a 42” toro zero turn and a 54” cub cadet stand on and neither get strapped down. No issues whatsoever.
I have a Honda mower that is over 20 years old. I am the second owner, but I’ve beaten the absolute hell out of it. My secret to success is to just keep up with the maintenance, change the oil often, check the level every use, always new spark plug and filter. It’s getting to the point where I should replace it, but I will likely do a light overhaul of it and run it into the ground, it is a workhorse. You can go to any dealership that sells Honda and get parts for it. I haven’t tried an actual auto dealership, but any place that sells mowers, atvs or motorcycles could likely help you out. It is hard to believe I got mine for free, because it was abandoned in a shed and the new homeowner couldn’t get it started. I didn’t judge him on that, I just said “thank you!”.
"We plan on growing much more bigger" very cool to see, its nice to love what you do. keep at it brotha!
Glad to see how simple your set up is. Nothing in this set up is financed which is amazing probably the 36 inch but that’s about it. “ keep the set up as cheap as possible and kill the game with a cheap functioning set up “ 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
You’re correct, the 36 was the only thing financed and the other equipment was purchased with funds throughout the season. My particular situation was unique as my business was considered a “side hustle” and I still received a salary from my full time job. I will touch more on this in later videos but there’s plenty of more to come as well as my ideology on the lawn care industry now and going forward. Stay tuned!
Great video you are making use of all of your equipment great job.
I'm a solo guy...hustler ztr, 2 stihl fs series trimmers and a 40v leaf blower. The fs trimmers can knock down any area big enough to consider using a push mower in the same time, but with less effort. So any ditch or hill that the ztr can't do, gets done with the trimmers. I have a trimmers rack that holds the big trimmer line roll and a line cutter zip tied to it. Keeping things lean and efficient. I also don't travel far for yards...95% are within 3 miles of my house. Less travel time, less gas used.
Bro love you included the ute/truck setup brother. Very impressive job 👏
I plan on using my older blazer this year, getting a trailer and getting into it.. I got certified in highschool for landscaping back in 2015.. time to put it to work
love the setup. i totally get the feeling u likeoly get when u look at that stander. i learned on one and basically my dream business is to have one of these with a setup like yours. good job brother
Love how detailed everything was
Simple and great setup, your gonna save money with the yeti with the ice. I did the same thing too my yeti takes a beating all day long and still going. I was going thru igloos like crazy
awesome set up, I like staying solo myself and am putting together money to build a rig,
If you want to keep the front from hopping, you can probably stop it with a wratchet strap over the top front of the mower. The tires are held down but nothing in the front so this may do the job for you until you start tying down from your tie down hooks
place two blocks behind mower wheels. then wracked strap middle front to rail. looking good make $$$
I’m not sure if I heard, but what’s the length and width of the trailer?
Dude that trucks a gem
Nice setup man...have a great 2021 and be safe!👍👊💯
ARe you still in business in 2023? Are you excited for the new season?
I mount a 2x4 across floor of trailer, drive mower over the 2x4 and set e brake ,it saves alot of time!
Wow, all I do is basic lawn, and weed trimming. No mulch, no shrubs, and god willing no gravel or sand.
Push mowers can last a long time as you do maintenance to it or take it in and get the maintenance done
All I use are Toro timemasters. I also have a stand on for bigger yards.
Glad to see a new video. Hope your well.
Looks like you’re going to have fun with the nice setup this 2021💪
I've got a similar setup and and the same truck.! I also do power washing, small interlocking jobs and mulch jobs.
Life is good somedays I can hit 1000.00 and I also sell weed lol.
Why does he say "WE" as a solo operator?
Idk probably like him and the company name ig
Edit: I just noticed that it said solo operator, it doesn’t say solo owner. He is reviewing the setup the majority of the company has
Might be talking about his subscribers idk
You always "speak French" when referring to your company, no matter how large. It instills a larger than self persona, indicates that the operator is serious and that he's not just "Joe from down the block that does some things". It's pretty standard practice in most industries.
The 'royal' we
@@BrewReview that makes perfect sense because i hear alot of people do it.
Nice truck. Reminds me of my 98 Tacoma!
Why have 2 blowers? I would rather have a backup string trimmer than a backup blower
I agree. Looking back after a few years it makes more sense to have two of everything.
Awesome set up 2021 here we come
2024
@@OliverofAllTrades we still out here #vamos
I’m 16 and looking to start a landscape business, but I’m waiting to do gravel, mulch ect but this video helped a lot!
Thank you for sharing. Any advice on how to get customers?
BE Honest. And Care about your work. And triple check.
erickson makes retractable tow straps . trust me its the way to go . 2 seconds to do each one .
I had the Erickson Straps on the trailer initially but wasn’t a fan. It’s a great product but it just wasn’t for me.
amazon has cheap trailer straps that would be perfect for what you are trying to do. Ive seen a lot of other companies use them. Use a pool noodle to keep the mower from hitting that front part of the trailer frame.
Can’t wait for your 2022 set up! 💪🏼
I’m waiting until 2024 to upload that…
Great presentation!! Thank you!
the mounting rods on your trailer jack are one backwards, thats why they are bent. just a heads up
I like your Ram mount for your cell phone! Is it clamped onto your grab handle in your truck! If not how did you attach it there?
What do you recommend when it comes to getting customers starting with no customers
It’s up to you to decide on what’s best for you and your business. I started out by cutting a friend’s yard and they spread the word to a Facebook group then after a few times of getting new clients I decided to leave door hangers.
What brand is the glasses?
Magid Safety glasses. I purchased them on Amazon.
For somebody starting out, what price point are you at with this equipment/set up. BTW it is a sharp set up and will help me with my future purchases!
Ballparking, that's _at least_ 10 grand, so someone starting out if they don't have that kind of startupmoney ( the way most of us started ), you'd have to find pretty much everything used, or start smaller and work your way up.
Try 20 grand the truck
@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power the stand mower ,push mower and truck are probably the most expensive items
@@kevinbrooks1104 who's paying or charging anything close to 20 grand for a '99?? You? 🤣 If that's how bad the market's gotten, I might need to sell my beater asap.
You will never find a ‘99 that is not rusted out where I live. If it is low miles and not rusted, being from a dry part of the country without road salt exposure, it is possible it could sell for that much. Not to mention, old school Toyota is so much simpler, although likely harder to get parts for. Given the following for old school American trucks, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a clean low mile Tundra or Tacoma could sell for $20,000.
What was the overall ballpark cost of the equipment, trailer and Accessories?
The only piece of equipment financed was the mower, which was around $7,500. Everything else was around another $2k. So I’d say about $10k overall
I don't know about the wright drives system but you should try parking your wright on there backwards and leave it in gear and parking brake and it shouldn't move.
Could you do a gear list? What you have and what is a "basic" setup? That would be a big help.
@@hesher7945 this is epidemic on RUclips, recipes, builds, gear, etc. Attention spans are extremely limited, so folks want to click on the description, cut and paste or screen shot a list, and move along. That is the era in which we now live 😁
Hey James do you happen to own a lawn care company yourself and if so are you in need of obtaining new or used work related equipment?
11:07 you can add some rubber to the frame of the trailer so that whenever the mower does hit it it doesn't scuff it up
For tie downs for your Wright 36” mower, look into Boat Buckles, they use they to tie down bass boat etc, it’s a ratchet strap that mounts to trailer, . Other thing I would do is get a couple polyurethane boat bow stops to mount to the trailer for the front kingpin axles of your mower to wedge into when parking. They won’t scratch paint, it provides a solid stop for forward motion when stopping, and would prevent front end from sliding if rear was properly strapped down, saving time. It’s all about shaving seconds a day multiple times a day
Could you tell me roughly what the tongue weight of the loaded trailer is?
What base do you do lawns? I’m medically retired out of the Army. So can I go on post and try to get lawn jobs or do I need to go talk to housing or who?
How does your steering wheel cover keep you from constant driving around???
Get a pool float - the longer noodle - cut it length wise in half, zip tie it to the front of your trailer so the mower doesn't come in contact with the trailer metal.
You don't need adjustable straps for the front. Just add a permanent strap with a D. The rear strap pulls you tight. The front is just a clip.
Great video and cool setup
Italian caption for who?? Is the video taken in Italy?
Those honda mowers are nice
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Nice setup them old toyotas age like leather and hold their value.
I would just add a thick pool noodle on the angleline so it doesn’t bang up your brand new mower ..
Great setup though!
Nice setup, I've got a very similar one and in the 580 also.
What size trailer is that ?
Is that a v6 tacoma you use to haul the trailer?
Yes
What size is this trailer
It’s a 5x8
Like your setup How big is your trailer?
How much money was that stand on mower
how much it cost for a Wright Stander?
Have you tried any of the echo trimmers ?
Either the 2620 or the 2620t?
I have not tried those specific models.
It's wobbly, but we expect that. LoL. Hellz yeah.
What size.trailer is that?
might want to change those tires again bruv
Wait wait so you are back or what? Because last I remember you sold the 36
It’s a repeat video
You got a really good setup, I really like it 💪
Effective setup👍
Any tips on growing?
How do you charge a hedge out?
What’s the trailer size
How do you bill your customers?
How do you secure your push mower
I'm baffled that you were able to kill an Echo. I commercially landscaped for 13 years with the same trimmer and still use it to cut my yard now 🤣. Recommended one to a guy years ago. He burned up the engine after 3 years. Got angry with my recommendation til I reminded him that it was a two stroke and he was using straight gas
Do you only mow lawns?
Thanks for tye vid. Subscribed.
What size is that trailer?
5x8
Still love that little Toyota dude! I initially had my Wright strapped with the front tie downs, and the back slid around some during turns, not bad but some, even though I didn’t feel I was turning fast. I put little boards on both sides of rear tires to keep it from doing that. You may not have that issue though.
God bless you and keep you safe Mr Hard Workingman! Please be very aware that thugs will pull up beside you, jump out a backdoor, into your truck bed, and dive back in and be gone in about 4 seconds. This HAS happened to my construction friend, lost a Stihl Concrete Saw $$$. He carries a handgun, has constant video on his two trucks which were parked face to face, and was in the truck with his crew eating lunch. It happened so fast that the thieves were gone before he even got out his truck. He called the cops, waited 4 hours, they never showed so he lost time $$$ with his whole crew and the saw and got zero justice. Please spend the money and buy/build you some locking bars or racks. You work too hard to be robbed, but the scum target blessed hard working souls like you!
Wow! America sounds like absolute hell! Not even the police carry guns here (New Zealand).
Nice setup. Seems like you’re already outgrowing it though.
Do a video of the set up of 2024
Great set up, unfortunately in NY that set up would get one fined in many many ways.
Why? They have strict laws for this?
@@cleancutslawncare ya first year in business I got screwed on my gas containers not being fastened properly. I bought a cargo trailer and haven’t looked back.
Thanks for showing your setup!
What would the total cost of the business be?
It really depends on how large your client base is and what equipment you want to use.
What's the size of the trailer?
5x8
You only need to cross your chains when it makes your trailer safer and that on the operator
I'm in Anadarko... you're in Altus, right? Gets hot there huh? lol.... Nice set up ! Have you talked with Stet lately? Tell him to get back at RUclips please....! Great video, have a good season!
How much do you make as a solo operator?
Try Tri-clone trimmer head on your next heavy weed eating day's, it's a BEAST!
Tangle-free, save time and easy to use
What type of line and what thickness do you typically use with that head?
Never mind I looked it up lol.
Do you prefer this over a spade or a saw blade?
You forgot “oddly satisfying “ in your title
Very nice trailer
nice and chill set up
Great setup
Thank you
This is a old video are you still mowing?
Nice steering wheel cover.
Any good mower with the parking break on should never move. I have never strapped my mowers down and they never move. I have a 42” toro zero turn and a 54” cub cadet stand on and neither get strapped down. No issues whatsoever.
Not true both my partners have in closed and open trailers and turf tiger 61?s they move..for sure
And what about in an accident?
Nice set up!
Hey brother! Hey we see you sometimes! We are out of Durant
Awesome!