Buying a RIDE ON BRUSHCUTTER. Etesia Attila

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

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  • @camledward
    @camledward Год назад +1

    absolutely love this kind of content, gives such an insight into the trade and helps so much as im still in the very early stages of my self employed journey. More like this please nathan! all the best!

  • @Michael-di5cl
    @Michael-di5cl Год назад

    great video lewis,very interesting and your honesty is rare.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I'm sure this type video needs to be honest for be of any help. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @maxwellsgrasscuttingservices
    @maxwellsgrasscuttingservices 2 года назад +1

    Nathan, this is your best video do date.
    I have a customer where I mow strim blow four large tennis court lawns. No stripes just a nice cut.
    Takes me over three hours with the Honda 21 inch mower.
    I have thought that this job would pay for a decent John deer ride on and trailer.
    Food for thought.
    Going to do some research over winter.
    Thank you .

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Thanks 👍 if you think they are a long term customer then buying a ride on on the back of it definitely makes sense, a small trailer would also be handy for so many jobs and give you plenty of options 👌 thanks for taking the time to watch

  • @smoketillyoudrop1
    @smoketillyoudrop1 2 года назад

    One of best video you have done mate, love the honesty of your trials and tribulations. Keep up the great work and glad your over your little bit of ill health

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Cheers, there seems a bit of appreciation for this one👍and thanks, been a couple of weeks but slowly getting back to feeling 90%..... I'm never 100% on a good day😅

  • @yasminneves1086
    @yasminneves1086 2 года назад

    Love this video. Great business advice too!

  • @markpotter7364
    @markpotter7364 2 года назад

    I got couple of jobs like this I been thinking about buying a mower like this myself. Thanks you talk a lot of sense and made my mind up on buying one now . I been struggling for a couple with walk behind mower on a job like this .
    Probably will not buy brand new will buy second hand somewhere.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Good luck with what you go for, Its difficult sometimes knowing what's right as work changes but get something half tidy and it'll generally hold its value 👍 thanks for watching

    • @markpotter7364
      @markpotter7364 2 года назад

      Where I am from I will get plenty of work with one out here in the sticks of Wiltshire 😂 problem is bloody finding a decent second hand one

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      @@markpotter7364 I've seen a few advertised but most old, battered and overpriced

    • @markpotter7364
      @markpotter7364 2 года назад +1

      Yeah want something tidy and looked after don’t wanna buy someone else’s problem. Good clean well looked after ones are few and far between

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      @@markpotter7364 sometimes new is the way to go for that reason, keep an eye out for offers or good finance options...good luck👍

  • @SuperTreemendus
    @SuperTreemendus 2 года назад

    Money makes money. And if you are not grafting because of it then that is a real bonus. Just got to keep it all safe. I've got a stump grinder, bandit zt. For my own jobs and other tree surgeons. Always feels like a day off.
    The ride on looks like a proper bit of kit! Bravo 👏

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Cheers 👍 you're right, you've got to spend it to earn it without going crazy tho I guess. I pass on a lot of stump jobs but hear there is good money in it. Keeping kit safe and out of the wrong hands is a worry😬

  • @slowmarchingband1
    @slowmarchingband1 2 года назад

    Good video Nathan, looks like a beast of a machine!

  • @kevinkelliher6331
    @kevinkelliher6331 2 года назад

    Kev in Ireland never seen them before great video

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Cheers 👍 they are getting more popular I think, real tough workhorses

  • @Pathoian
    @Pathoian Год назад

    Nathan at 50 in Thailand 1 acre+ i was using a push along elec mower and a strimmer took a whole day of hard work, at 55 I thought sod this and got a ride on 38" MTD yanky mower fantastic for a few years, but they are not built to last, at 60 I have been rebuilding the thing for the last 3 years, now start it with a electric drill and have just GRP the holes in the deck, but it keeps on going, no way i could cut the (grass) weeds now without it, any kit that makes life easier is worth having

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад

      Definitely anything that's easier helps, sounds like you're living the dream there👍👍

  • @darrentynan2999
    @darrentynan2999 2 года назад

    8ft tripods are a god send, 8x4 trailer allows me too take hedge cuttings away and the punters happy. I am saving the pennies for a ride-on tractor mower for next year. I have a few gardens that are 1.5 acres and that's a lot of walking.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Tripod and trailer must open up a load of hedge work for you👌 you're doing it right by saving and then investing, too many buy things on credit and then realise they can't afford it or need it. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @DJC995
    @DJC995 2 года назад

    Hi Nathan the more I see you using that the handier they look probably one of the my best buys is the sthil fs310 brush cutter done a lot of jobs Thanks again

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      A good brushcutter definitely is a great investment 👍 thanks for watching

  • @bz857
    @bz857 Год назад

    Love your wisdom and videos.
    Influenced by you when I got my first 46 pro, wouldn’t be without one now as it’s always raining in Manchester
    Also got a HLA 66 this year 👍

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад +1

      Thanks mate glad the videos help....wisdom is a stretch tho😅 etesia are great when there is no option to carry on it the wet. Love the 66 for trimming 👌

  • @yorkshirehumbergroundsmain9536
    @yorkshirehumbergroundsmain9536 2 года назад

    Great video Nathan
    Really enjoyed this .
    Love the machine . It’s nice to hear the reality from when you first started.
    I am nearly 2 years in.
    I’ve invested some money this year and now decided I want to squirrel sone money away for the winter and next year.
    Keep the good videos coming mate .

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Cheers and yes, definitely mix saving and spending, I got it wrong for too many years on the saving front but the other way would soon bankrupt you so find that balance 👍 thanks for watching 👌

  • @EtesiaUK
    @EtesiaUK 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video guys!

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great kit👌 doing a review on a pro46 soon... taking an old one and seeing how indestructible they actually are😬👍💪😎

    • @EtesiaUK
      @EtesiaUK 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd Great to hear and we look forward to seeing it!

  • @bidders77
    @bidders77 2 года назад

    Decent toy that. Lovely stuff

  • @jackw9920
    @jackw9920 2 года назад

    Looks a great piece of kit that, best ‘extra purchase’ after the usual Stihl petrol tools I’ve bought has to be the chipper, paid for itself in the first few months.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      It is tidy👌A chipper can be a real time and money saver especially if you're able to leave the chip at the job👍

  • @mikeedwards8694
    @mikeedwards8694 2 года назад

    Good advice 👍🏻

  • @garymckinstry4996
    @garymckinstry4996 10 месяцев назад

    Great review and advice

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 2 года назад

    john deere 748 it was money but it did open up to more jobs with the three point hitch able to do rough cut jobs and field work to aswell as lawns i think the trick is to get them signed into at least four years to garuntee return aswell as the odd jobs between

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      I looked at smaller compacts and attachments before getting this but thought this would tackle difficult access areas and it fits easily in the van so it's quick the and easy to transport. How do you rate the John Deere?

    • @russellpetrie119
      @russellpetrie119 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd yes and being you already have the ride on and big mow already make sense im guessing you have a big storage

    • @russellpetrie119
      @russellpetrie119 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd the 355 diesel lawn tractor best rideon i had but just mowing turning circle nice and tight power steering and hydraulic deck blower on bagger dealt with damp grass well almost as good as a pedestrian lawn mower

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      @@russellpetrie119 😬not really...bit here and a bit there unfortunately. Would love a workshop/ unit

    • @russellpetrie119
      @russellpetrie119 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd i think everyone wants the dream shop

  • @plan9channel7
    @plan9channel7 2 года назад

    I've got the 98 and live in Scotland. I have 20 acres with hills, brambles, ferns and wild rhododendrons. I don't know what I would do without it. It creams through everything including heather on the steep hillside. Only thing I don't like is that it does not like soft ground even with diff lock. It's bloody heavy to lift out. So I use a ratchet strap to the nearest tree. Spare parts are expensive too. Even so, I will buy another when this tank dies and it will be the 4 x 4.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      That sounds like you're really testing it there👍 could you hook up a small winch to the front, something similar to what quads have? They are brilliant machines💪 thanks for watching

    • @plan9channel7
      @plan9channel7 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd Hey...now that's a cracking idea. Cheers.

  • @RJLgardens
    @RJLgardens 2 года назад

    Good vid mate, having the right kit makes life a lot easier. Ive been looking for a used 1 of these for awhile now but not much local to me. I want one though 😂👍

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Cheers 👍 It definitely does and these are great investments for rough ground, the speed you can tame overgrowth is amazing 👌

  • @bidders77
    @bidders77 2 года назад +1

    I bought a stump grinder, used but was only 1k. Paid for itself in about 4 jobs.

  • @vincentsgardens870
    @vincentsgardens870 2 года назад

    We spoke about the chipper last month and and av pulled the trigger no more mindless cutting by hand ✋, could we have some woffle videos from you like this other topics really good insight into the reality of garden and ground maintenance we are all in the struggle ha

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      What did you go for? All my videos are woffle and surprisingly very little swearing 😅

    • @vincentsgardens870
      @vincentsgardens870 2 года назад

      Wanted same as u green mech but wanted something that could do both wood and green waste was like looking around and come across a bit unusual kit called eliet which are a bit different shred it but very capable machine now in dilemma of needing a bigger mower do a go for the walk behind or the sit on a really like the mulch mower could use on a few sites so see what happens

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Elite major? They're meant to be good. Saw one on marketplace the other week, PTO to wheels and feed input. Mowers.... anything etesia 🤣👌

    • @vincentsgardens870
      @vincentsgardens870 2 года назад

      Looked at them and was like yeah a like em but managed drop on a eliet prof hydro zr infeed roller and self propelled wheel forward n reverse it's 240 kg gross weight it's bloody heavy that 13 hp Honda engine 80mm capable but of a beast for mea Wen your used to hand ✋ loppers lol 🤣 second had bit done nothing if a sent you a pic you be like wow it's new the oil is like new and a wouldnt say it's bin serviced either big firm bought for a closed access job then sat idle fir five years think there lads spoilt for machinery choice

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      @@vincentsgardens870 sounds perfect and like you've found a gem there👌 that'll serve you well and save all that chopping brash down nonsense. Saying that I've been lazy lately and chucking stuff in van to cut down on chip time as currently have easy waste disposal. Let me know how you get on with it.

  • @markschofield576
    @markschofield576 2 года назад

    I bought a little chipper to do one job, I was going to hire one but then thought why am I charging the customer for the hire when that money is going to pay off someone else's bit of kit when they can be paying off my bit of kit and like you said I've had the confidence to quote for other work knowing I've got the right kit to do it now, win win , I know its not on the same scale as your example but I'm a big fan of investing in equipment, the more you invest then the more jobs you can take on and then the more you can earn and then invest again, 😀

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Sound plan 👍and advise, struggling on with the wrong kit is a killer. If you can buy and have room to store something go for it

  • @Luke-pt5rn
    @Luke-pt5rn Год назад

    Could you use the brush cutter where you use the ferris on the banks? I need something for banks, I love Etesia they get the job done ✅

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад +1

      The Ferris cuts some long stretches of banks that would take a while to srim but would be doable. Etesia just get it done...👌

  • @foo4572
    @foo4572 2 года назад +1

    It’s certainly worth buying the right kit as we spend so much time using them … I’m always looking to buy something to aid the work as long as the business account allows … nothing worse than struggling with knackered machines as we have all been there in previous years …👍☀️

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Yea, wrong or knackered kit is no good😬

    • @foo4572
      @foo4572 2 месяца назад +1

      Just to update Nathan .. I’ve actually just bought a good second hand Etesia brush cutter.. I’ve got an area to clear with some fairly largish areas of brambles.. I’m not expecting miracles but will it have a good chomp on those 😮

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 месяца назад +1

      @foo4572 it'll smash brambles 👍

    • @foo4572
      @foo4572 2 месяца назад +1

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd oh brilliant… Etetsia should have you as Salesman.. 👨‍💼

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 месяца назад +1

      🤔 they like sharing all my socials...is that the same thing?🤣

  • @Bradzlfc89
    @Bradzlfc89 2 года назад

    Mower and half these, gone through 6foot bramble, not problem at all, hit a trolly and didn't even flinch lol

  • @jasperedwards3341
    @jasperedwards3341 6 месяцев назад

    what about a towable backhoe 360 bronco or jansen because if you get as lot of uneven ground or its quicker to transpport it but slower to manover it

  • @vincentsgardens870
    @vincentsgardens870 2 года назад

    Brilliant video really true and in bit of the same situation 🤣 but am getting there

  • @Darren.73
    @Darren.73 2 года назад

    Just invested in a new pressure washer it’s a Honda gx 390 it’s a beast of a thing i got the surface cleaner with it as well getting through jobs a lot quicker now 👍

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      That sounds like a big tank fed job...21lpm? You'll definitely be flying with a surface cleaner, well done👌

    • @Darren.73
      @Darren.73 2 года назад +1

      Yea it’s tank fed next purchase is a ride on mower so many choices though

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      There are a few to pick from😬

  • @ashleydavies9982
    @ashleydavies9982 2 года назад

    I'm just starting out. It happend my chance my sisters garden was over grown. I lent a strimmer mower and an electric long reach hedge trimmer . Took before and after photos. now I'm on my 10th paying job Baugh second hand good Brad tools, off a local lad who fixes and sells I've mainly had all over grown jobs, after 3 jobs every thing is payed for and now I'm £600 in profit and looking at extra kit to buy to make life easy

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Good luck with the business, if it's your only source of income just have a plan for winter as work may slow down. Good luck 👍👍

    • @ashleydavies9982
      @ashleydavies9982 2 года назад

      Thank you. I work for the NHS 7am till 2.30. Then I start on the gardens. Normally my second job is cockel picking in South wales but its a late starting season this year

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      @@ashleydavies9982 it's good you've got another income too. Where abouts are you, I'm Cwmbran

  • @jeremyminns5627
    @jeremyminns5627 2 года назад

    Great video.im still trying to find decent labourers to invest in with gas in there tanks.👍

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      That is an absolute nightmare, been on my own this week for various reasons and I'm really considering drastically changing up what I'm doing because in some ways it's so much easier with no one else on the scene🤔

  • @dodgsr2009
    @dodgsr2009 2 года назад

    Bought a Honda 2417 ride on mower.
    I have 2 lawns that will pay for it in 20 visits.
    I really want to buy a kubota mini tractor.
    Could do roadside hedges and other jobs.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Nice one👍those honda ride on mower last forever. A compact tractor can be real hand and I've often thought about a small one with hedge flail attachment, that would be great 👌

  • @scottellwoodgardening287
    @scottellwoodgardening287 2 года назад

    Good video mate. It will pay for itself several times over and it will smash loads of jobs you usually strim saving time again.

  • @AbbasReef
    @AbbasReef Год назад

    Can you get a good finish on the grass if it cut regularly with the brush cutter?

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад

      You can to a degree and I do use on some fortnightly commercial maintenance. Cuts down to around 50mm which is low enough but doesn't mulch the clippings so will leave a line of clippings to the right of machine. On areas that are not too fussy it'll be fine but won't replace a collection ride on mower. Hope that helps, cheers 👍

  • @jonathanbell7752
    @jonathanbell7752 2 года назад +1

    This is the dilemma for my boss we do gardening in a Gated community and there's a meadow and large pond and they haven't decided who get to cut those areas. If he gets that contract he's looking at the husqvarna zero turn brushcutter. But it's like you say it will eventually pay for itself and opens up potential clients. Also you don't need a mini digger. You've got Rhod. Sorry Rhod

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Let's hope he gets the contract and some nice kit for you👍Rhod the mini digger😅

  • @darrenupton5500
    @darrenupton5500 Год назад

    My Toro Grandstand 36 is the best machine ive ever bought. Shes a savage once you learn to handle her.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад

      Nice one👍I've been considering a stander to replace my Ferris walk behind, how do they manage slopes? Cheers

    • @darrenupton5500
      @darrenupton5500 Год назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd hiya pal. They are not good on slopes. On slight slopes they are ok but their weight just makes them slide if the gradient gets too much. Anything else its good for. And no walking.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  Год назад

      @@darrenupton5500 cheers, these slopes are steep and thought it would be a no

  • @Elvo7684
    @Elvo7684 2 года назад

    You should also do a video on the stuff you don't use, I must admit my trailer is far too big for my driving skills!

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      I think my pressure washer gets the least use and like you my big trailer but they are there when needed and the trailer can allow those big jobs to happen.... hopefully 👍

  • @DarrenDay-l7h
    @DarrenDay-l7h 9 месяцев назад

    I'm thinking of getting a shredder as waste costar getting so expensive but in two minds to get one as a decent one like you've got is expensive as are the hansas what are your thoughts do you thinking it's a good investment keep up the good work 👏

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  9 месяцев назад

      Hansa ones look quality, I'm sure you can demo them too. So many brands out there now at all price points it's difficult to say, maybe decide how often it'll be used and work a budget from there. Good luck and sounds like a good plan with the cost of the waste. Cheers for watching 👍

  • @davidfisher3273
    @davidfisher3273 Год назад

    More power to ypu

  • @funkyduckproductions.8844
    @funkyduckproductions.8844 2 года назад

    I think it's all about where you want to be in the market. What your budget is and what storage facilities you have.
    A mow, blow and go man can earn £150 - £ 200 a day and be home mid afternoon every day. He may be very happy with that.
    Others want to earn that much for one / two hours work and will strive for it with investment and training. It's horses for courses I think.

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Definitely, 80% of our work is easy mow blow and go, it pays as good as everything else and often more. I've found over time your name goes around and you get asked to do lots of things so you either say no or take it on but then you have to sometimes get kit to be able to cope. I've had a few weeks lately where I've been able to access what I'm doing and maybe 40%of work I take on is jobs I don't want but just there to pay wages. On your own doing regular and tidy mow blow and go jobs suddenly seems very appealing

  • @scottishgrasscutter4488
    @scottishgrasscutter4488 Год назад

    Hustler trimstar. Could not function without one😅. Great video

  • @dagtailgroundmaintenance
    @dagtailgroundmaintenance 2 года назад

    Definitely creates opportunities when you have the right machine. Good investment 👌 I know the guy who has 11 hours on their digger. Yes, you don't have to use these tools everyday to make them a good investment. Maybe you can reduce the more tiring jobs if you get the mini digger. We ain't getting younger 😀

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      I'm heading towards changing what I'm doing and how I do it for those reasons, been on my own this week and I've already started implementing a few things. 11 hours on a digger sounds perfect tho😅👌

    • @dagtailgroundmaintenance
      @dagtailgroundmaintenance 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd yeah at £2,000 per hour 😀

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад +1

      Yea but imagine the day rate😅🤑

  • @Matthew-vv4ml
    @Matthew-vv4ml 2 года назад

    Definitely a digger next 😁

  • @davidhigginbottom3637
    @davidhigginbottom3637 2 года назад

    10ft tripod ladders £700

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Hands down best thing ever, don't know how I coped without tripods and like you say the 10' are perfect 👌

  • @bchgardenservices
    @bchgardenservices 2 года назад

    There's nothing better than having a large tool especially if you know how to use it. 😉 And even sweeter, capital purchases keep the tax man at bay

  • @Grahams-Grass
    @Grahams-Grass 2 года назад +1

    Errrrrrrmmmmm errrrrrmmmm not in my budget .looks fun tho .........you etesia guy

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      Any kit with a seat is fun....right? Etesia 💪

    • @Grahams-Grass
      @Grahams-Grass 2 года назад +1

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd definitely I do look at the yanks Flying in and out of yards with there stand on mowers thinking that looks better then pushing this biggs and shiton mower around 🤣 one day mybe 👍🍻

    • @LewisgardenservicesLtd
      @LewisgardenservicesLtd  2 года назад

      @@Grahams-Grass go for it and get a stander

    • @Grahams-Grass
      @Grahams-Grass 2 года назад

      @@LewisgardenservicesLtd 🤣 we just don't have the gardens for it access is restricted steps etc etc etc the odd dog shit in the way lol

  • @scottellwoodgardening287
    @scottellwoodgardening287 2 года назад

    11 hours in a year 😂 he must be mad.