Best Lawn Care Equipment Setup for 1, 2, or 3 people

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  • @ryanvercoe1140
    @ryanvercoe1140 2 года назад

    I'm mowing solo, use a Stihl trimmer, Kohler push mower, don't have a blower I just do it with the trimmer. Enjoyed all your videos. Hopefully I can be as big as you one day.lol. NZ.

  • @albertm8576
    @albertm8576 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thanks for all the info , it was great 👍

  • @jacobkiser4894
    @jacobkiser4894 6 лет назад

    I started with a $90 push mower from a yard sale, a weedeater I borrowed from my dad, and a broom. I targeted a particular neighborhood that had a lot of small yards with driveways the size of two parking spots. Over time I got a blower, a 36 inch tractor mower with a trailer to pull it on, and my own weedeater. Then I upgraded to a larger trailer, added a 52 inch zero turn, a new blower when mine bit the dust, and an edger that I can switch the head for a weedeater head if needed.

  • @timfreeman476
    @timfreeman476 6 лет назад

    At least with a Walker you can run different decks and if you have a split boom trimmer with the attachments you have all you need.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  6 лет назад

      That's true. Walker does have some nice attachments

  • @benjamindoek1225
    @benjamindoek1225 6 лет назад +1

    Yard and garden tractors are always an option when it comes to being useful. Lawn tractors are okay if your lawn isn't too big.

  • @drumset09
    @drumset09 8 лет назад +1

    I've worked for a company for 3 years where we have a crew of 4-6 out mowing lawns. We only use Honda HRC216 mowers because of terrain, obstacles, accessibility to back yards, and customers like having the smaller mower paths rather than a wide swath from a riding mower.
    Also, we hit about 70 lawns in 3 days.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад +1

      Sounds like a good system you have set up. There are many ways to make my lawn look great and sounds like you have found a method that works for your company

    • @LONEWOLF-rq5tl
      @LONEWOLF-rq5tl 6 лет назад +1

      Personally i love anything by Honda except them honda push mowers everyone seems to buy for some reason and TRUTHFULLY,they're complete garbage and I'll never buy one,EVER!!!!

  • @grasssnake3826
    @grasssnake3826 8 лет назад +1

    Two push mowers for a two man crew is really helpful. One man mows and the other starts by edging and trimming and if that guy finishes first, then he can grab the 2nd mower and help finish mowing or start blowing. I have a setup very similar to your Jason. If I'm by myself sometimes I just throw my mower in the back of the truck, which I might regret one day when I throw out my back, but that why I like my residential mower, it's light compared to commercial ones.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Grass Snake Good points. I agree with you on having 2 mowers. I am mowing by myself this year.

    • @workingcountry1776
      @workingcountry1776 6 лет назад

      Grass Snake ramps... lol.

  • @phillipburris4016
    @phillipburris4016 5 лет назад

    I started by accidentally mowing my parents yard then I got 1 yard and this year I had 3 yards and a camp ground that takes me 4hrs to mow with my 42" troy built this next hope to have more yards

  • @markh3097
    @markh3097 8 лет назад

    I have a Stihl FS70 trimmer, love it! It has enough power but not too much. Last year was my 1st year and i bought a Gravely 48 stander b/c i heard such great things from the youtube community on standers. Well, i live in VA with hills and a walk behind would have been better to start with. It has some advantages but can be tricky on hills. I will keep it, but also add a hydro walk behind as soon as I can. I have just a handheld blower and it works great for mowing season for sure. I have a hus 323 edger and it has worked great . My trailer is an enclosed 5 x 8 that I got for a steal and have taken great care of. Holds everything including my 21 Honda mower.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Mark H Sounds like you have a good setup for a while. Thanks for sharing

  • @Bradsmobilecarcare
    @Bradsmobilecarcare 8 лет назад

    The 94'r are great I run 3 of them and no complaints at all.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Scag Man that may be my next trimmer

  • @maddog8007
    @maddog8007 6 лет назад

    2 person crew here.....
    52” Exmark Lazer Z E-Series
    48” Exmark Metro Walk Behind
    3 Echo SRM-225 Trimmers
    2 Echo 580T Blowers

    • @LONEWOLF-rq5tl
      @LONEWOLF-rq5tl 6 лет назад

      Echo is good also i won't lie but nothing comes even close to matching or keeping up with REDMAX!!!! HANDS DOWN!!! I'LL MAKE YOUR JOB ALOT EASIER AND FASTER BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING OUT THERE BETTER THAN A REDMAX!!! 100% FACTS!! YOU ALSO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!

  • @homesteadinglife1017
    @homesteadinglife1017 6 лет назад

    Very nice educational video. Thank you.

  • @xxalphainflictorxx8501
    @xxalphainflictorxx8501 8 лет назад

    I have a husqvarna 150 backpack blower that I only use for fall cleanups. I mostly just use my weedeater or my mower to blow off road. I think I will be getting a handheld blower to look more professional. lol

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Topcutlawncare 034 I would carry your husqvarna blower and use it all the time. I do also use a mower and trimmer to blow a little sometimes

  • @cameroncrane3770
    @cameroncrane3770 8 лет назад

    believe it or not I have a husqvarna blower I got for 219 it's the 150bt and I'm honestly impressed,I like it better than my stihl commercials,so I sold em witg the string trimmers and replaced em with husqvarnas just rather recently and now I'm trying to replace my mowers,I have 1 honda and multiple multiple toro commercials but I'm looking a ybravo or just new toros or whatever,I'm not intrested in exmark

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      Sounds like you are on your way to upgrading equipment. Best wishes in your business

    • @cameroncrane3770
      @cameroncrane3770 8 лет назад

      +Lawn Care Business thank you,I believe you're in Alabama, right? do you guys have troubles when trying to grow Bermuda, here you can grow it easily as long as you take care of it and not have a tree but anywhere in the shade will not grow it

  • @timberlineoutdoorservices2338
    @timberlineoutdoorservices2338 8 лет назад +3

    We've run all those scenarios and they all work...biggest problem with 3 man crew is if lawns are really spread out the truck time kills you. Probably the best is 1 guy solo doing the small yards and 2 guys 2 mowers hitting the bigger yards. All depends on the guys experience that are working... I've had batman and Robin and I've had bevis and butt head... Lol

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Chris Smith Good points. I agree that 2 people is probably more efficient than 3 if the yards are spread out. If the route is very tight then I think 3 is better.

  • @grassninjalawnservices855
    @grassninjalawnservices855 8 лет назад

    thank you

  • @clicgear100
    @clicgear100 8 лет назад

    One man crew part time work for me with 42" ztr. I looked at a yard that was just two acres and thought it just doesn't keep me in my 40-50 $ range if I take it. So I passed, you've got to know your time and mower to make good money in this business. That's my take anyway.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад +1

      +johnny t Good point. I think it is smart to pass on properties that do not fit your setup

  • @mikethomas3038
    @mikethomas3038 8 лет назад

    Priceless info from someone who's been there done it. Thanks, you helped in my decision on a few things. Watch your videos all the time. Hope things are going well with you and your business.

  • @jonathonrossebo1783
    @jonathonrossebo1783 5 лет назад

    What are your thoughts on 42-48 inch lawn tractors such as the John Deere X370 or X390? I was thinking about investing in one when I have the money, and a trailer.

  • @LONEWOLF-rq5tl
    @LONEWOLF-rq5tl 6 лет назад

    Cutting by yourself with your own business is the best thing ever and the way to go until you start getting so much work that you have to get someone to help..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁

  • @mannye4798
    @mannye4798 8 лет назад

    Do u recommend a walk behind zero turn or a sit down zero turn? It's mainly for small to medium residential and small commercial to medium. Just starting btw. Adding LawnCare to my Pool Business.
    Nice videos btw

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Manuel espinoza I prefer riding unless the lawns are quite hilly

    • @mannye4798
      @mannye4798 8 лет назад

      thank u sir

  • @BirchsLawnCareLLC
    @BirchsLawnCareLLC 8 лет назад

    Good vid, Good info.
    I am still running solo and i have found running a 36 walk behind with a sulky and a 30 inch push has been working out really well for the lawns I am working.
    As far as what brands of equipment, I have a bit of everything ( bobcat, honda, toro, stihl, shindiwa, echo, gravely) so not loyal to just one brand, I think if you keep up on regular maint. then any piece is going to be good.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +C Breezy Glad to hear it is going well for you. I agree that there are many good brands. Many times it comes down to personal preference

  • @pjshandymanservices7909
    @pjshandymanservices7909 8 лет назад

    Thank you for the advice and the video.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      no problem. I enjoy it

    • @darrenmuffett3916
      @darrenmuffett3916 8 лет назад

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  • @coreysmith1474
    @coreysmith1474 8 лет назад

    Husqvarna 525LS more hp than 94r, cheaper, NO vibration at all , less to break no dumb thumbwheel

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +corey smith I love my husqvarna trimmer. I may give the 525ls a try when mine dies

  • @mylesjenkins9877
    @mylesjenkins9877 8 лет назад

    Husqvarna replaced the 326 with the 325. Hard to believe, but the 325 is even better.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Myles Jenkins I don't see a 325 model. I see a 525 which I may try out

    • @mylesjenkins9877
      @mylesjenkins9877 8 лет назад

      +Lawn Care Business I apologize, it was a typo. It is a 525. They are great. Much lighter than Stihl trimmers. Plus I like Husqvarna's bump heads better than Stihl. I have found they are easier to load.

  • @thegarage161
    @thegarage161 8 лет назад

    when I had my lawn service bissness we use to bag the leaves and haul them off in a trailer .the customers loved it . I will tell you a little history about my lawn service bissness that me and my dad started in summer 2000.
    it stated off with a push mower that I got for free .the bissness was in my name thin latter was put in my dad's name because I learned from him and he was the one who quit his day job for the lawn bissness . the bissness grew fast . it grew so fast that we did not have to higher employees we just hired smaller lawn bissness to help with over load of peak season. but in summer 2012 he unfortunately injerd his leg with a chainsaw between that and a divorce with my mom and him moving out of town the bissness was permanently closed January 1 2013 .

    • @BrianOgilvie79
      @BrianOgilvie79 8 лет назад

      business.........injured..... not finishing the 5th grade probably had "sum thin " to do with it. Just an educated guess.

    • @thegarage161
      @thegarage161 8 лет назад

      +Islandman Vagabond
      uuuuummmmmmm yea its called a mistake pepole make them all time and you have no room to talk because your pencil has an eraser on it and your keyboard has a delete button

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +the “Bullets Rc” garage Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry to hear it did not end well. Best wishes in the future

    • @thegarage161
      @thegarage161 8 лет назад

      +Lawn Care Business
      thank you

  • @moseshall4361
    @moseshall4361 8 лет назад

    Have you ever tried redmax trimmers? I like them for their weight, power and efficiency.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Moses Hall I had one years ago that I did not like so much. Perhaps I might should try a newer one and see how I like it

  • @conallmcgrath1985
    @conallmcgrath1985 8 лет назад

    Hi what width is that push mower you have?

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Conall McGrath I think it is 21"

    • @8ftbed
      @8ftbed 8 лет назад

      Yes, it's a 21. I went official this spring instead of random, on-call jobs and upgraded. I got that same Troybilt to move up to a power driven. There's two TB's that look identical but one more expensive. When it finally dawned on me one had the Honda engine, it was a no brainer. Easy one pull starts and it's been a pleasure this spring with the power drive.

  • @xxalphainflictorxx8501
    @xxalphainflictorxx8501 8 лет назад

    +lawn care business. I don't have a trailer yet, so it's kinda hard to have a riding mower, a push mower, a weedeater, and a backpack blower in one truck bed.lol. so I'm kinda looking for something a little smaller. would you recommend stihl or husqvarna for handheld blower?

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Topcutlawncare 034 I have never owned either but in general, I prefer Stihl over Echo

  • @tmatlock3
    @tmatlock3 7 лет назад

    Looking to replace Cub with either 42" Deere (X350) or the Husqvarna YT42DXLS.. thoughts on either?

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  7 лет назад

      +tmatlock3 I have not owned either more. I would get a Kawasaki or Kohler Engine if possible. Typically the engine is the part that needs to hold up the longest

    • @ZachBurgessZbomb88
      @ZachBurgessZbomb88 7 лет назад

      tmatlock3 love my husqvarna

  • @nathan1837
    @nathan1837 8 лет назад

    hi Jason wich mower do you prefer the exmark navigator or a walker . everyone seems to have a preference to a brand instead of the quality of the actual individual mowers

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +eps I have owned several Walker mower. I have never owned a navigator so I can't really compare the two. I know that many people have a preference but I think they both are great machine. I do like that the navigator will let you adjust the amount of bagging/mulching if you don't want to bag all of the grass. I am not sure of the other differences

  • @mtnmotoadv
    @mtnmotoadv 7 лет назад +4

    How long do you wait before getting licensed and insured and all that stuff?
    What was the line that you crossed that made you realize you needed to become legitimate to continue on?

    • @LONEWOLF-rq5tl
      @LONEWOLF-rq5tl 6 лет назад +4

      I'll answer for you and give you the truth. When you're starting off in lawncare or anything for that matter you really need insurance before anything else for the simple fact that say you get into a wreck with your truck & trailer,all your equiptment. Say it all gets stolen or you run your mower into someone's house or somebody or you sling a rock on accident with the mower or weedeater and break a window and the list goes on. Well,truth is that you never know when something will happen but when it does and things will whether it's big or small,you're gonna wish you were insured. It's a very smart move and a very wise move for your protection and your company/business and if you are just starting off then you might not be able to afford monthly insurance right away but i would get it quickly and you'll get it once you start to establish a good number of clients regardless. Get business liability insurance and if you're starting off i would at least get a million dollar policy at the least,it sounds like alot but if you get into a bad wreck with several people or even 1 expensive ass car then rest assured it will go awfully quick and you can get sued at any time especially these days. As far as license goes you have a business license you have to pay for through the state and then you've another license which is a license for the profession/field you're in.Without your actual license for being certified in that field then you won't be able to get most commercial properties and they'll also want you to have general liability insurance.If you wanna spray for weeds then you'll need another license to spray. If you're just starting off and only doing residental lawns then you don't have to have any of it,well at least where i live but all states are different but trust me. You're gonna want all of it to cover your ass and to actual be legit and it makes you look really good if you've it to tell people you've it as well as mainly just covering your ass because like i said,YOU NEVER KNOW MAN AND YOU'RE GONNA WANT TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY!!! There is alot that goes into running your own business and it takes more money than alot of these guys on RUclips make it out to be but don't let that discourage you at all and i 100% say go for it but honestly.. It's alot of work,sacrifice & dedication and fully and whole heartedly you gotta want it and LOVE what you do and have a passion for it. If you don't and aren't ready to make necessary sacrifices for your life and future then don't even waste your time and money.. Do what you love and make wise decisions and never be afraid to continue to learn new trades and skills from other and don't EVER think you know it all or think you're better than anyone. If you do all that and you truly truly truly want it then go get it man and only success will follow you.. IT'S NOT EASY WHATSOEVER BUT IT'S NOT THAT HARD AT THE SAME TIME.. Wish you the best of luck brother and hope this helped you out a little!

  • @Cdb2024
    @Cdb2024 8 лет назад

    I can hear now

  • @ejslawncare4053
    @ejslawncare4053 8 лет назад

    nice setup, awesome vid!!!

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +EJ's Lawncare thanks. Some people say they can't hear the video. I am not sure why. I am assuming you can hear it

    • @ejslawncare4053
      @ejslawncare4053 8 лет назад

      +Lawn Care Business yes

  • @samwood7331
    @samwood7331 7 лет назад

    Beyond standard setup, what additional piece of equipment has the hightest income potential? I have $2-5,000 to spend. I live in lower midwest. Thank you.

  • @mattharris7674
    @mattharris7674 8 лет назад +21

    My right ear is feeling a bit left out

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +Matt Harris Others have said the same thing. I am not sure what caused that problem

    • @Armedlegally
      @Armedlegally 8 лет назад +1

      +Matt Harris put on head phones and turn them around....

    • @prsgroove3117
      @prsgroove3117 6 лет назад

      Matt Harris same

    • @chrischris8073
      @chrischris8073 4 года назад

      @@lawncarelife you smack you lips in all your videos.

  • @JoeBlow-24
    @JoeBlow-24 7 лет назад +2

    Your dead on about the deck size, I used to run 60s but over the years I said screw it..they are just too big for most stuff. 52-54 is all I use now. You tend to change what you use based on how long you have been doing it. I no longer buy the biggest backpacks, now i buy the smaller ones and I have a push blower when i need huge power. 40lbs on your back provides good power but it wears you out. Most driveways and small sidewalks I use a hand blower on. I used to spend 1k+ on commercial 24-30 inch push mowers, now I buy top end consumer models with Honda engines, far less weight to move / load around and less than half the cost. Streamlining in this business is the key, new guys myself included when i started are obsessed with "BIG BETTER COMMERCIAL"...Bagging lawns at least in my area is a losing proposition people simply don't want to pay extra for it, I have found that chute blockers and double cutting select properties will make people happy 95 times out of 100, very few are the people that want you to bag so they don't get clippings on their feet, most people are really anal (as they should be) about getting grass in their flower beds. Once they see you wont shoot grass everywhere bagging becomes a non issue.

  • @dthornton8496
    @dthornton8496 8 лет назад +1

    your advice is fine but I would totally disagree on the trimmer situation in my opinion you must have a backup trimmer we have one break every couple weeks I cannot imagine getting out on a lawn and not be able to trim because your trimmer is broke just my opinion a extra trimmer is a must even if you are solo.

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад +1

      I agree with you. Having a backup trimmer is a great idea, especially if you have a crew. I was simply trying to indicate what it is necessary for someone to start out. I am only mowing lawns one day a week right now so I don't have much need of a backup . when I had a larger crew and we were mowing every day then I had backup trimmers. I hope I was not indicating that backups were not a good idea

    • @LONEWOLF-rq5tl
      @LONEWOLF-rq5tl 6 лет назад

      I know your comment is really old but if you've weedeaters that break every couple weeks then man you need to get some better weedeaters and stop spending money on garbage stihl weedeaters... 😂😂😂😂😂.. Seriously though,just the weedeaters by stihl SUCK and I'm not joking about that.. Invest your money more wisely because yep, STIHL IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!!!! 100%!!!!!! REDMAX IS THE BEST WAY TO GO HANDS DOWN AND NOTHING COMPARES WHETHER IT BE WEEDEATERS OR BLOWERS,THEN ECHO!!!!! Just trying to help you and everyone else out and make your job easier and faster and damn sure alot more sufficient!!! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!

  • @Cdb2024
    @Cdb2024 8 лет назад

    no volume your mic didnot work

  • @isiahzinda1711
    @isiahzinda1711 8 лет назад +1

    The mic cord lol

  • @40jericho
    @40jericho 7 лет назад

    why no sound ?

  • @CrisVanGon1
    @CrisVanGon1 8 лет назад

    Fix your audio

    • @lawncarelife
      @lawncarelife  8 лет назад

      +CrisVanGon1 I can hear it. I am not sure why some people say they can't

  • @bigpicturethinking5620
    @bigpicturethinking5620 6 лет назад

    I do my own lawn and always have. I wouldn’t hire a crew that edged with a trimmer.