How’s this machine holding up? Still making you money or did you switch to something else? I’m going to buy one this week. Seems like they are the way to go. Also, how are the after results? Nobody has shown that part on RUclips yet, at least not that I know of.
We are still liking the machine. And we still use it along with other brands. We plan on getting more of them. But, like all the brands I've used they have their nuance issues. Best of luck!
@@ColumbusLandscapersI ended up buying the machine; the one and probably only gripe I have about it is; as spendy as they are I can’t believe it doesn’t have a fuel gauge
It looks like the seed drops in front of the plugger tines. Do the plugs give enough soil contact for efficient germination? Would it be better if the soil was a little drier at time of aeration so the plugs broke up more to cover the seed?
Yes, you can just set the seed box to "on" instead of auto, and it will flow seed without pressing the tine button at all. However it would probably be faster to just use a broadcast spreader in the case of just doing overseeding without aeration. For me, that's pretty uncommon unless its a bare dirt situation, and in those cases I'm usually going to slit seed or use cultipacker.
Is this your favorite ride on aerator? I see with the seeder it’s around $12,000. I aerate residential as side income. How do I get into commercial aeration or hoa’s without doing full lawn service? I only aerate, overseed and fertilize. Thanks!
I love using this machine. We have ride ons from 3 different manufacturers and I'm most productive with this machine. There are some other factors to consider. Cost, availability, parts and repairs too because all machines will eventually break.
As a side income it would be pretty tough to get commercial accounts lined up. In general aeration has become a much more "popular" business concurrently in the last 10 years. Most of that is because of the available equipment. It still remains more challenging than other lawn services because it's a "one off", there lost of things that can go wrong, can be damaged resulting in larger liability, and tough scheduling requirements, and machines in general are notoriously unreliable. I see companies come and go every year because they see a quick revenue stream, but overlook the long term expenses and hassles. New guys usually think they have to be cheap, and that's where they go wrong. It's best to look at doing less work for more money.
Columbus Landscapers I just run a 8 year old walk behind plugr and target lawns under 10k sq ft. I agree sometimes pricing can be hard to judge without potentially losing a customer that’s never experienced aeration. I’ve been charging $10 per 1,000 sq ft to aerate and $15 per 1,000 sq ft to overseed and I’m satisfied with the side money that generates. Working from home due to Covid from my other job has allowed me flexibility to aerate around 15 lawns a week this fall
Yea, I have had to "re-train" many customers because of that.. they are used to seeing a two process visit. One trick I use, even when doing the service more " traditionally", is to always leave some seed in the sidewalk by the door, and the mailbox where it's obvious for them to see. Also, sometimes I try to give them a heads up before I start with a quick explanation of how the new equipment works. Most customers don't even know what they are really looking for and expect to see tons of seed all over the ground. Good luck out there!!
Are you taking on new customers in the Cols area? A month or so ago I filled out a form on your website, and followed up a week later with an email to an address on your site. I've not heard back from either attempt to reach your company.
@@ColumbusLandscapers YT seems to have removed the ability to send a PM (used to be a Send Message button on the About tab). So, instead I sent an email to the (hidden) email address on the About tab. (The email subject is "Are you accepting new homeowner accounts in the Columbus area?")
We're switching most of our fleet to stinger because of productivity. There are always other factors to consider though based on whats most important to your work flow.
Nice video.
Nice .... great video man
How’s this machine holding up? Still making you money or did you switch to something else? I’m going to buy one this week. Seems like they are the way to go. Also, how are the after results? Nobody has shown that part on RUclips yet, at least not that I know of.
We are still liking the machine. And we still use it along with other brands. We plan on getting more of them. But, like all the brands I've used they have their nuance issues. Best of luck!
@@ColumbusLandscapersI ended up buying the machine; the one and probably only gripe I have about it is; as spendy as they are I can’t believe it doesn’t have a fuel gauge
It looks like the seed drops in front of the plugger tines. Do the plugs give enough soil contact for efficient germination? Would it be better if the soil was a little drier at time of aeration so the plugs broke up more to cover the seed?
The seed works its way into the holes and the thatch layer in the lawn will help to retain moisture and coverage.
Just picked this up, If I had a customer that asked for overseeing only, can I set the PSI on the tines all the way down and keep it from aerating?
Yes, you can just set the seed box to "on" instead of auto, and it will flow seed without pressing the tine button at all. However it would probably be faster to just use a broadcast spreader in the case of just doing overseeding without aeration. For me, that's pretty uncommon unless its a bare dirt situation, and in those cases I'm usually going to slit seed or use cultipacker.
Do you aerate in the spring?
Yes, we aerate about 6 - 7 months of the year. March - May , September - November. Sometimes even December depending on the weather.
Is this your favorite ride on aerator? I see with the seeder it’s around $12,000. I aerate residential as side income. How do I get into commercial aeration or hoa’s without doing full lawn service? I only aerate, overseed and fertilize. Thanks!
I love using this machine. We have ride ons from 3 different manufacturers and I'm most productive with this machine. There are some other factors to consider. Cost, availability, parts and repairs too because all machines will eventually break.
As a side income it would be pretty tough to get commercial accounts lined up. In general aeration has become a much more "popular" business concurrently in the last 10 years. Most of that is because of the available equipment. It still remains more challenging than other lawn services because it's a "one off", there lost of things that can go wrong, can be damaged resulting in larger liability, and tough scheduling requirements, and machines in general are notoriously unreliable. I see companies come and go every year because they see a quick revenue stream, but overlook the long term expenses and hassles. New guys usually think they have to be cheap, and that's where they go wrong. It's best to look at doing less work for more money.
Columbus Landscapers I just run a 8 year old walk behind plugr and target lawns under 10k sq ft. I agree sometimes pricing can be hard to judge without potentially losing a customer that’s never experienced aeration. I’ve been charging $10 per 1,000 sq ft to aerate and $15 per 1,000 sq ft to overseed and I’m satisfied with the side money that generates. Working from home due to Covid from my other job has allowed me flexibility to aerate around 15 lawns a week this fall
Sir, Where I can get one of these?
Stinger website or site one landscape supply.
Can you use this to drop granulars?
It not recommend.
Is dropping fertilizer a big no-no because of its corrosiveness?
Yes, also using a drop spreader for fert is tough to apply consistently. You can get a lot of striping. Broadcast is preferred for granular.
I had a customer refuse to pay me because they didn't see me walk the property with a broadcast spreader I filed the intent to lien paperwork today.
Yea, I have had to "re-train" many customers because of that.. they are used to seeing a two process visit. One trick I use, even when doing the service more " traditionally", is to always leave some seed in the sidewalk by the door, and the mailbox where it's obvious for them to see. Also, sometimes I try to give them a heads up before I start with a quick explanation of how the new equipment works. Most customers don't even know what they are really looking for and expect to see tons of seed all over the ground. Good luck out there!!
@@ColumbusLandscapers yep, always a good idea.. for their piece of mind. Lol
How do you charge your overseeding and the earating
We charge by size of the lawn. Thanks for watching!
@@ColumbusLandscapers can you please elaborate?
Are you taking on new customers in the Cols area? A month or so ago I filled out a form on your website, and followed up a week later with an email to an address on your site. I've not heard back from either attempt to reach your company.
You can send a pm to my yt channel and I'll get you the appropriate contact info.
@@ColumbusLandscapers YT seems to have removed the ability to send a PM (used to be a Send Message button on the About tab). So, instead I sent an email to the (hidden) email address on the About tab. (The email subject is "Are you accepting new homeowner accounts in the Columbus area?")
Does it drop the seed before or after the tines pull the plugs?
Hi, it drops the seed in as it aerates, all swirling around in the tine carriage as the plugs fly. Very similar to how a slit seeder operates.
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If you could pick one stand on aerator to purchase and it be the last one you’re able to buy, what would it be. I’m torn between the Ryan and Stinger
We're switching most of our fleet to stinger because of productivity. There are always other factors to consider though based on whats most important to your work flow.