Any machine you order from China needs an oil change before the first time you run it. They ship the machines with oil to keep everything lubricated, but it's not good oil to run the machine with.
Thanks for the advice. I didn't use it too much as I got it late in the season but I will probably do an oil change and cleaning before the first use this summer. Thanks for Watching.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 oh crap up did not change oil 15W-40 Full Synthetic Shell Rotella T6 .and fat up that main jet hand drill next size up that will not slid through it everything runs to lean .symptom is low engine speed boging aka no fuel lean running = hot .i just lapped my valves on my Honda pressure washer its new! go figure ran good 1 day lo shit valve job so never forget to get a leak-down tester .small engines have very little valve pring pressure so that is the most over looked thing .and fixs a hard to start issue every time well after one has checked carb first..lots of off the self jet are sold to us in the Karting world know jetting is a must so our equipment runs great but its the small thing the gov rules mes up like jetting. installing stage one upgrade aka Honda GX stock stuff bacillary valve spring in china moters is never a bat idea .any gokart engine hope up place has them or Honda off the shelf gx200 is the one i use on the 212cc predator engines 4lbs more i thing it is on same size engine
To test it prior to snow hook it up to some things and see what its limit is for pulling them. That will give you some idea whats its gonna be capable of in snow.
I am going to test its pull capacity with a crane scale. But the issue I see is the plow dose not tilt so the snow will just go to the sides of the plow. I have to add some edges to keep the snow in front of the blade. If I force it to hard tho it pops the breaker.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 looking at 7:00 there is a red bracket the mounts to the blade and then to another red bracket (like an elbow joint) I wonder of you could drill a hole on the bracket to angle the blade 1 way or another. At least that way you an quickly shed off snow from the blade to 1 side.
I will be making a follow up but all in with shipping import duties and taxes to Canada is was just under $5000 Canadian. As for distance I have gone over 80 feet but beyond that you can't see what your doing. Unless you follow it with a drone or mount a camera. Thanks
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 So is that the next step? Mounting like a insta 360 camera or have multiple cameras so you can run it from your living room recliner? :)
I thought about following it with a drone if I ever get one. But I will say some areas that I do the bugs are so bad you can't do it with a push mower. Being at a distance from the mower makes a huge difference.
I would keep clear of aliexpress that's more cheap wish like items. Go to Alibaba, its where I bought it. The link is in the description of the mower videos. Just be prepared for a lot of extra costs on top of the purchase price. Taxes, customs and duties, brokerage that sort of stuff that you only find out the final cost once it lands in the port of your country. The final price when I got mine was $3000 Canadian plus $2000 additional charges Good Luck
thats cool as hell , but it would be quicker with a zero turn mower, especially in the taller. wonder how good the push blade moves snow from drive or sidewalks.😊
Thanks, Yes it is definitely not fast but I have some areas that are too steep for a ride on mower. I could of got a mower for the Kubota but this was cooler. I will be trying it out in the winter for snow. I will have to add sides to the plow tho as I know it wont be too affective at keeping the snow in the plow.
These things are really designed for cutting rough grass in area that are too dangerous for other machines. They are not the best for a neat lawn. I have used them on slopes that I would not use a brush cutter because of the steepness.
Yes exactly it is sold as a slope mower for up to 45 degrees. I have some steep areas that I can't go on with the Kubota as it feels like I'm going to flip the tractor. But It is excellent at cutting through heavy brush. I have mowed over trees up to an inch in diameter.
I don't think that I would cut that much flat ground with it use a real mower for that . But hills should be a nice. How os it holding up? What hp is it?
Its doing ok. I think the engine is going to die soon. It is a 225cc I believe. I do plan on getting a 4 foot rear mower for the Kubota when I have the money.
Hi, how are you finding now you've had it a few months?m I'm looking to buy one of these for my place in Spain. Can you tell me how long it took to arrive? Also is there a dealer/outlet in Europe for these?
I have had it about 2 years now. I love it. Its not for doing large areas. It moves slow but its great if there is brush or small trees it will cut them no problem. I believe it took 2 months once I approved the video of it finished. I live in Canada so I couldn't tell you if there are dealers in your area but I would say probably not. Thanks
I love it. the only issue I had was with the carburetor. Dirt got in and plugged it up. After adding a filter to the fuel line I haven't had any more issues.
I would give it 2 years before chunks fall of of it, then you have no service options. The mowrator looks like a better bet if you want a remote lawn mower.
Ciao, complimenti, molto bravo. Volevo chiederti delle informazioni, se posso. Ho un tagliaerba uguale al tuo ma ho visto che nel bauletto del cablaggio elettrico il tuo porta 4 regolatori di velocità (a me solo 3). Nel mio 1 regolatore di velocità è collegato al cingolo destro, 1 al cingolo sinistro e 1 al sali / scendi della lama. Quindi nel movimento avanti / indietro sono costretto ad usare tutti e 2 joistick e lo stesso devo fare per farlo ruotare. Per favore, mi puoi spiegare come sono collegati i tuoi 4 regolatori di velocità. 1 di sicuro sul motore destro, 1 sul motore sinistro, 1 sul sali / scendi della lama. E il 4°? Secondo me è proprio il collegamento di questo che lo rende più facile da manovrare. Nel video iniziale si vede qualcosa ma non si capisce bene. Grazie
Hello, 1 is connected to the right motor, 1 to the left motor, 1 front blade up / down and 1 mower height up / down. I have to use the 2 joysticks, one to go front / back the other to turn right / left. Hope that helps. I have a video that shows a close up of the electronics if you are interested. Thanks
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ciao e grazie per la risposta. Anche il mio ha gli stessi collegamenti ma non capisco perché il joystick destro comanda solo la parte destra e quello sinistro solo la parte sinistra. Quindi per muovere in avanti devo spingere tutti e due joystick 🕹️🕹️ insieme. Può essere il problema sul collegamento dei regolari sulla porta del ricevitore wifi del telecomando?
Like I said, I have no idea how it works. I just bought one I didn't build it. That is a question for the manufacturer. Or try to ask in an rc forum someone there might be able to help.
The only real option for slopes is a 2 stroke. Then the angle dosent matter but when this one dies I will link the replacement when I find one. Thanks for watching.
You would have to confirm the voltage of your mower first. If it is a 12v not a 48v system I will link a video where I show more in depth the battery and electronics. The battery writing is all in Chinese so I cant tell you anything other then its a regular 12v battery. ruclips.net/video/fFdWOZ6cbUw/видео.html Thanks
Hi, great video, thank you. Did you order from China? Ali Alibaba? I am ready to place my order, but I don’t know what to expect in regards to customs issues. I am ordering for it to be shipped to my home. (Since I am not near any sea port to pick up.). Thanks.
I ordered from Alibaba. the link is in the video description. If you have the option to chose the engine get a name brand not the Rato brand. I think I will be swapping it out for a kohler engine soon. It would depend on your country for customs. I used a broker to handle it for me. Expect many surprise fees and Budget for a couple thousand over the final sale price. Good Luck.
@DoingThingsandStuff1 Sorry, I didn't mean it as you needed to check the oil. I was throwing that out there for others. I have seen video's where people will get w new motor and run ot and blow it up because they didn't check to make sure it had oil on it.
No problem. I agree. Even if they say it has oil or is good to go. Always a good idea to check oil, air filter, nuts and bolts, do a once over before firing it up. The operator is responsible for there machines.
@DoingThingsandStuff1 couldn't agree more. I had an accident that I had bought a brand new generator and after checking it over filling it with oil and running it off and on for a couple of days, I noticed when I went to change to break in oil that a bolt was laying under it. I never did find where it went. I'm hoping it was just an extra bolt, but later on, after running it for 87 hours It got hard to pull to start and just about broke my hand. I ended up sending it back to the manufacturer, and they were supposed to send a new replacement. After receiving the replacement, you could tell it was used, but it worked, so I didn't care.
Scusa, forse ho capito. Il 4° regolatore di velocità è collegato alla pala della neve. Ma allora perché nel tuo tagliaerba si muovono insieme i cingoli quando vai in avanti o indietro mentre quando muovi l'altro joystick i cingoli si muovono insieme in direzione opposte per fare ruotare la macchina?. Ripeto, il mio telecomando controlla solo 1 cingolo con 1 joystick, e solo l'altro cingolo con l'altro joystick. Perché?
Sorry I'm not sure how it all works. I don't know enough about remote control machines to tell you. Maybe ask the place you bought it if they can explain or send you a wire diagram.
I was actually going to do that this summer. You wouldn't believe how angry people got that I bought this instead of a riding mower. So I was going to turn it into one. Thanks for watching.
For a decent riding mower where I am they go for about the same price and the price of been has gone up quite high. so maybe one mower and 4 cases of beer.
I am sorry. A lot of companies have cloned out units. They sold you a 12v model which we do not even make anymore due to the issues we had with the units. Also, our units no longer have chains hanging down but instead use rubber to reduce noise.
I’m afraid of some kids messing with it and getting hurt Then law suits and the crap Just going to stick with what I’m doing and seeing the normal way 😊
In Canada you don't really have to worry about getting sued like in the US. Plus if anyone did sue you here you would probably be dead before you even got the court date. Our judicial system is very slow. Thanks for watching.
its made to a budget thats all - you can easily buy remote mowers in the uk but they are £30,000-£50,000 for a very good one , the chinese are just good at building really cheap stuff and people forget that if you only pay the cheap price you get cheap kit.
@@bens8919 No, the chinese just let the others do all the research and development, then build a cheaper nastier one for lots less. The biggest problem is the quality control, and the (Ahem) warranty service.
I know it wasn't the best quality. And I still haven't heard back a year later for the broken charge port cover. When I bought it I planned on eventually changing the engine to a better quality one. Its just cool to have. I have seen the real expensive ones and they are quite far from my budget. If I was going to buy a serious mower I would get a belly mower for the Kubota.
Any machine you order from China needs an oil change before the first time you run it. They ship the machines with oil to keep everything lubricated, but it's not good oil to run the machine with.
Thanks for the advice. I didn't use it too much as I got it late in the season but I will probably do an oil change and cleaning before the first use this summer.
Thanks for Watching.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 oh crap up did not change oil 15W-40 Full Synthetic Shell Rotella T6 .and fat up that main jet hand drill next size up that will not slid through it everything runs to lean .symptom is low engine speed boging aka no fuel lean running = hot .i just lapped my valves on my Honda pressure washer its new! go figure ran good 1 day lo shit valve job so never forget to get a leak-down tester .small engines have very little valve pring pressure so that is the most over looked thing .and fixs a hard to start issue every time well after one has checked carb first..lots of off the self jet are sold to us in the Karting world know jetting is a must so our equipment runs great but its the small thing the gov rules mes up like jetting. installing stage one upgrade aka Honda GX stock stuff bacillary valve spring in china moters is never a bat idea .any gokart engine hope up place has them or Honda off the shelf gx200 is the one i use on the 212cc predator engines 4lbs more i thing it is on same size engine
could you do a close up look at the electronics? i am interested in the motor drivers they use
Yes I will be doing a close up. Someone else asked to see how the plow is wired so I will do all that in a video soon.
To test it prior to snow hook it up to some things and see what its limit is for pulling them. That will give you some idea whats its gonna be capable of in snow.
I am going to test its pull capacity with a crane scale. But the issue I see is the plow dose not tilt so the snow will just go to the sides of the plow. I have to add some edges to keep the snow in front of the blade. If I force it to hard tho it pops the breaker.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 looking at 7:00 there is a red bracket the mounts to the blade and then to another red bracket (like an elbow joint) I wonder of you could drill a hole on the bracket to angle the blade 1 way or another. At least that way you an quickly shed off snow from the blade to 1 side.
I was thinking the same thing, maybe drilling a couple holes to have options to angle it either side.
It can move my truck and i move my dump trailer arround the driveway 6k lbs have video on my TikTok I welded up a hitch
I was thinking of welding a hitch and making a small trailer to collect branches while I'm mowing in the woods.
I’d like to see how the blade is wired in I have the same one but no plow
I will see if I can make a video about removing the plow and I'll try to show the attachments and wiring if I can trace it back.
Cool as a snow plow.
I plan to try it out in the snow but I don't have high hopes.
whats cost ,and whats max distance for remote to reach.
I will be making a follow up but all in with shipping import duties and taxes to Canada is was just under $5000 Canadian. As for distance I have gone over 80 feet but beyond that you can't see what your doing. Unless you follow it with a drone or mount a camera. Thanks
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 So is that the next step? Mounting like a insta 360 camera or have multiple cameras so you can run it from your living room recliner? :)
I thought about following it with a drone if I ever get one. But I will say some areas that I do the bugs are so bad you can't do it with a push mower. Being at a distance from the mower makes a huge difference.
What site or platform did you buy that from....I'm looking at ones on a AliExpress.. was wondering if that platform was any good to buy from...
I would keep clear of aliexpress that's more cheap wish like items.
Go to Alibaba, its where I bought it. The link is in the description of the mower videos. Just be prepared for a lot of extra costs on top of the purchase price. Taxes, customs and duties, brokerage that sort of stuff that you only find out the final cost once it lands in the port of your country.
The final price when I got mine was $3000 Canadian plus $2000 additional charges
Good Luck
thats cool as hell , but it would be quicker with a zero turn mower, especially in the taller. wonder how good the push blade moves snow from drive or sidewalks.😊
Thanks, Yes it is definitely not fast but I have some areas that are too steep for a ride on mower. I could of got a mower for the Kubota but this was cooler. I will be trying it out in the winter for snow. I will have to add sides to the plow tho as I know it wont be too affective at keeping the snow in the plow.
These things are really designed for cutting rough grass in area that are too dangerous for other machines. They are not the best for a neat lawn. I have used them on slopes that I would not use a brush cutter because of the steepness.
Yes exactly it is sold as a slope mower for up to 45 degrees. I have some steep areas that I can't go on with the Kubota as it feels like I'm going to flip the tractor. But It is excellent at cutting through heavy brush. I have mowed over trees up to an inch in diameter.
I bought a cub cadet 46in cut riding mower and a 10 foot x 5 foot trailer for what one of those cost. I don't get what the advantages are.
The main advantages are that its slower and more expensive.
I have steep slopes behind state guard rails. Can’t get a big mower into it. Can’t keep a push mower upright.
Would you ride the Cub Cadet on a 40% side hill?
i'll be waiting to see it shine ....under those junipers😊
Thanks, I put it through its paces mowing over grown trails in the woods, Videos to come soon.
I don't think that I would cut that much flat ground with it use a real mower for that . But hills should be a nice. How os it holding up? What hp is it?
Its doing ok. I think the engine is going to die soon. It is a 225cc I believe. I do plan on getting a 4 foot rear mower for the Kubota when I have the money.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 you probably could use a bit more hp anyway for the big stuff. Thanks for the reply and please keep us updated
Hi, how are you finding now you've had it a few months?m
I'm looking to buy one of these for my place in Spain. Can you tell me how long it took to arrive? Also is there a dealer/outlet in Europe for these?
I have had it about 2 years now. I love it. Its not for doing large areas. It moves slow but its great if there is brush or small trees it will cut them no problem. I believe it took 2 months once I approved the video of it finished.
I live in Canada so I couldn't tell you if there are dealers in your area but I would say probably not.
Thanks
How do you like it? Any problems? Update video? I'm thinking of getting one.
I love it. the only issue I had was with the carburetor. Dirt got in and plugged it up. After adding a filter to the fuel line I haven't had any more issues.
I would give it 2 years before chunks fall of of it, then you have no service options. The mowrator looks like a better bet if you want a remote lawn mower.
I have had it for 2 years now and no chunks fell off. Thanks for watching
Does running the engine charge it?
Yes there is a rather large alternator about the size of my trucks behind the engine ran off a belt from the engine output shaft.
Ciao, complimenti, molto bravo. Volevo chiederti delle informazioni, se posso. Ho un tagliaerba uguale al tuo ma ho visto che nel bauletto del cablaggio elettrico il tuo porta 4 regolatori di velocità (a me solo 3). Nel mio 1 regolatore di velocità è collegato al cingolo destro, 1 al cingolo sinistro e 1 al sali / scendi della lama. Quindi nel movimento avanti / indietro sono costretto ad usare tutti e 2 joistick e lo stesso devo fare per farlo ruotare. Per favore, mi puoi spiegare come sono collegati i tuoi 4 regolatori di velocità. 1 di sicuro sul motore destro, 1 sul motore sinistro, 1 sul sali / scendi della lama. E il 4°? Secondo me è proprio il collegamento di questo che lo rende più facile da manovrare. Nel video iniziale si vede qualcosa ma non si capisce bene. Grazie
Hello, 1 is connected to the right motor, 1 to the left motor, 1 front blade up / down and 1 mower height up / down.
I have to use the 2 joysticks, one to go front / back the other to turn right / left.
Hope that helps. I have a video that shows a close up of the electronics if you are interested.
Thanks
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ciao e grazie per la risposta. Anche il mio ha gli stessi collegamenti ma non capisco perché il joystick destro comanda solo la parte destra e quello sinistro solo la parte sinistra. Quindi per muovere in avanti devo spingere tutti e due joystick 🕹️🕹️ insieme. Può essere il problema sul collegamento dei regolari sulla porta del ricevitore wifi del telecomando?
Like I said, I have no idea how it works. I just bought one I didn't build it. That is a question for the manufacturer. Or try to ask in an rc forum someone there might be able to help.
cool i wonder hiw many years you will get
So do I
I think i have the same engine as yours on mine mower, can't handle sloop without getting oil in the carb, if you find a better engine let me know
The only real option for slopes is a 2 stroke. Then the angle dosent matter but when this one dies I will link the replacement when I find one.
Thanks for watching.
I just got one of these mower’s today. It didn’t come with a battery so can you tell me what battery is on yours? Thanks
You would have to confirm the voltage of your mower first. If it is a 12v not a 48v system I will link a video where I show more in depth the battery and electronics. The battery writing is all in Chinese so I cant tell you anything other then its a regular 12v battery.
ruclips.net/video/fFdWOZ6cbUw/видео.html
Thanks
The ultimate cat Roomba!
Hi, great video, thank you. Did you order from China? Ali Alibaba? I am ready to place my order, but I don’t know what to expect in regards to customs issues. I am ordering for it to be shipped to my home. (Since I am not near any sea port to pick up.). Thanks.
I ordered from Alibaba. the link is in the video description. If you have the option to chose the engine get a name brand not the Rato brand. I think I will be swapping it out for a kohler engine soon. It would depend on your country for customs. I used a broker to handle it for me. Expect many surprise fees and Budget for a couple thousand over the final sale price. Good Luck.
Good!
Thanks!
You always check the oil before using. Most of the time, it ships without oil. Hence, always check it.
I do check the oil before each use on all my equipment. It came over filled with oil when I got it.
@DoingThingsandStuff1 Sorry, I didn't mean it as you needed to check the oil. I was throwing that out there for others. I have seen video's where people will get w new motor and run ot and blow it up because they didn't check to make sure it had oil on it.
No problem. I agree. Even if they say it has oil or is good to go. Always a good idea to check oil, air filter, nuts and bolts, do a once over before firing it up. The operator is responsible for there machines.
@DoingThingsandStuff1 couldn't agree more. I had an accident that I had bought a brand new generator and after checking it over filling it with oil and running it off and on for a couple of days, I noticed when I went to change to break in oil that a bolt was laying under it. I never did find where it went. I'm hoping it was just an extra bolt, but later on, after running it for 87 hours It got hard to pull to start and just about broke my hand. I ended up sending it back to the manufacturer, and they were supposed to send a new replacement. After receiving the replacement, you could tell it was used, but it worked, so I didn't care.
wow.. you make the engine running way too fast at the beginning but the second part you placed the throttle lower.
The motor is under powered for this machine. I do intend to replace it with a bigger one eventually.
Scusa, forse ho capito. Il 4° regolatore di velocità è collegato alla pala della neve. Ma allora perché nel tuo tagliaerba si muovono insieme i cingoli quando vai in avanti o indietro mentre quando muovi l'altro joystick i cingoli si muovono insieme in direzione opposte per fare ruotare la macchina?. Ripeto, il mio telecomando controlla solo 1 cingolo con 1 joystick, e solo l'altro cingolo con l'altro joystick. Perché?
Sorry I'm not sure how it all works. I don't know enough about remote control machines to tell you. Maybe ask the place you bought it if they can explain or send you a wire diagram.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 Ok, grazie mille
Hi, model?
I'm not sure of the model number it is the 500mm version. The link is in most of the mower video descriptions.
Mine was shipped totally dry. If I would have just fired it up and run it without checking first I would have destroyed the engine very quickly.
I always check the oil before starting them. I was just surprised how over full it was.
Every Chinese part I’ve bought for my bike has rusted, yes cheaper but will rust after the first rain.😮
Luckily I don't mow the grass in the rain.
Mount a seat on it lol
I was actually going to do that this summer. You wouldn't believe how angry people got that I bought this instead of a riding mower. So I was going to turn it into one.
Thanks for watching.
@@DoingThingsandStuff1 haha hey it’s your money use it as you please
How many cases of beer and a riding lawnmower could have he bought for the price of it?
P.S. he doesn't even have a"LAWN"!!!!!!!!!!!
For a decent riding mower where I am they go for about the same price and the price of been has gone up quite high. so maybe one mower and 4 cases of beer.
I do have a lawn but Its hiding
If you have to buy everything right "out of the box" so to speak, but good quality used riding mowers go begging!@@DoingThingsandStuff1
Too bad no camera and video feed to a controller
Yes, that would be great. Like the setup on a drone.
Made of chineesium so will rust.
Any unprotected steel regardless where is comes from will rust. Other then stainless steel.
Thanks
I am sorry. A lot of companies have cloned out units. They sold you a 12v model which we do not even make anymore due to the issues we had with the units. Also, our units no longer have chains hanging down but instead use rubber to reduce noise.
O No, all this time I have been using an inferior mower. Please tell me you have a better mower to sell me.
Kids toy.
I’m afraid of some kids messing with it and getting hurt
Then law suits and the crap
Just going to stick with what I’m doing and seeing the normal way 😊
In Canada you don't really have to worry about getting sued like in the US. Plus if anyone did sue you here you would probably be dead before you even got the court date. Our judicial system is very slow.
Thanks for watching.
Sweet , where can I get One !!! Nevermind , Chinese Crap !!
I do agree its hard to find anything that lasts these days. It was more of a cool toy then anything.
its made to a budget thats all - you can easily buy remote mowers in the uk but they are £30,000-£50,000 for a very good one , the chinese are just good at building really cheap stuff and people forget that if you only pay the cheap price you get cheap kit.
@@bens8919 No, the chinese just let the others do all the research and development, then build a cheaper nastier one for lots less. The biggest problem is the quality control, and the (Ahem) warranty service.
I know it wasn't the best quality. And I still haven't heard back a year later for the broken charge port cover. When I bought it I planned on eventually changing the engine to a better quality one. Its just cool to have. I have seen the real expensive ones and they are quite far from my budget. If I was going to buy a serious mower I would get a belly mower for the Kubota.