[kwt08gt]

The silver pro showed up on time and I finally got around to taking pictures. I still need to cut once or twice with the hrx217 rotary before taking this out for the first time.

Overall first impressions really really happy and worth the price. It just feels like a quality tool, solid, heavy, sturdy. It’s about 50lbs and adjusted to cut paper right of the box. The Reel is 18” wide, 24” outside wheel to outside of wheel and the roller is maybe 15.25” wide. HOC adjustments are advertised as 0.5” - 2.25” with the 9” tires I got. Actual HOC adjustments I haven’t measured yet, but I suspect it can go down to maybe 3/8”.


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Keep us posted on how she cuts!

 

[Buffalolawny]

Nice.

That has the same height setup as my Masport Push Reel. You will find that the lower height of cut. the harder it is to push.
There will be over lapping heights of cut settings on the mower. 5 F - 1 R = 4 F - 3 R
You will be changing the plastic rear roller for a metal roller. It will cut so much better.

Masport Reel Mower

 

[ATL-Bermuda]

Hudson star for “the best”.
They are certainly pricey, but some get lucky finding used ones.

8 Blade: Home Greens Mower

Includes: 8 - Blade Reel 16" Cut Width Standard Steel Bearings Standard Bed Knife Precision-cut between 0.125" - 0.75" OR up to 1.25" (by adding extender blocks) 4 Front wheels + Rollers in the Rear Grass Catcher and Handle Bars Sharp & Ready to Cut! Sold Separately: Sharpening/Maintenance Kit...

hudsonstarmowers.com

 

[TexasK]

Hudson star for “the best”.
They are certainly pricey, but some get lucky finding used ones.

8 Blade: Home Greens Mower

Includes: 8 - Blade Reel 16" Cut Width Standard Steel Bearings Standard Bed Knife Precision-cut between 0.125" - 0.75" OR up to 1.25" (by adding extender blocks) 4 Front wheels + Rollers in the Rear Grass Catcher and Handle Bars Sharp & Ready to Cut! Sold Separately: Sharpening/Maintenance Kit...

hudsonstarmowers.com

I do really like this one. It’s kind of in its own class being a manual greens mower.

$2400 is a lot though to not have fancy handles like that other $2700 one.

 

[TexasK]

Cut the grass a few times with the silver pro and it’s everything I wanted and more! Definitely a work out even cutting a tiny yard, but the cut quality and satisfaction are worth it.

I’m not a fan of hanging to rake or clear the lawn before mowing to stop the reel from picking up stray mulch or sticks, but thats the cost of doing business with low Bermuda.

next is to get my yard flatter and cut lower. I’ve been cutting on setting 3 of 5 which is just about 1/8” lower than the second lowest setting of my hrx 217 rotary

 

[jself8809]

What kind of gear ratio does the silver have?

 

[jself8809]

I recently have become afdicted to reel mowing last year after sodding my lawn woth emerald zoyisa. Ive been able to keep it maintained at 1/2in with a earthwise 16”. It does well no washboarding but must cut it every 24-36 hours. Recently, did some work for a customer and this custmower had a reel mower that hasnt moved in who knows how long. It was there 2 years ago and hadnt moved. It’s a 18in Smith and Hawken, I can’t find any information on it, ither than Scott’s bought smith and hawken in 2004 and completely liquidated it in 2009. I noticed it pretty much has the exact frame as the silver model. Its every bit of 50 pounds, bed knife adjust the same, has 6 blades. It was pretty new looking, but some nuts and bolts that are stripped out so I made out with what I had since no replacement parts can be ordered. Have any of you have any information on this brand?

 

[TexasK]

I recently have become afdicted to reel mowing last year after sodding my lawn woth emerald zoyisa. Ive been able to keep it maintained at 1/2in with a earthwise 16”. It does well no washboarding but must cut it every 24-36 hours. Recently, did some work for a customer and this custmower had a reel mower that hasnt moved in who knows how long. It was there 2 years ago and hadnt moved. It’s a 18in Smith and Hawken, I can’t find any information on it, ither than Scott’s bought smith and hawken in 2004 and completely liquidated it in 2009. I noticed it pretty much has the exact frame as the silver model. Its every bit of 50 pounds, bed knife adjust the same, has 6 blades. It was pretty new looking, but some nuts and bolts that are stripped out so I made out with what I had since no replacement parts can be ordered. Have any of you have any information on this brand? View attachment 49666 View attachment 49668

To be honest the silver pro is my very first reel mower and I’m ignorant to how they function in a high level.

Thag there does look very similar. Maybe it’s a former iteration that the silver pro evolved from somehow.

information is really hard to find. Almost everything I know is from one website, where I bought it from.

 

[jself8809]

Probably so, or maybe the design is standard across mid level push reels. This one i have has withstood the elements for who knows how long, i literlaly had to cut it away for vines and small tree growing through it lol. Tree probably 5-6 years old lol.

 

[TexasK]

Probably so, or maybe the design is standard across mid level push reels. This one i have has withstood the elements for who knows how long, i literlaly had to cut it away for vines and small tree growing through it lol. Tree probably 5-6 years old lol.

Hopefully that means the silver pro lives just as long! Looking at it more the wheels, roller, handles, reel, HOC adjustment and the little faceplate and how it attaches with the one coarse screw at the bottom all look exactly the same to me.

The only real huge visual differences are the color and the adjustment deals on the lower sides.

Have you got it cutting again? I found a parts diagram for the silver pro with part numbers if it helps:

https://cottagecraftworks.com/silver-clipper-reel-mower-parts

 

[TexasK]

 

[ag_fishing]

I do really like this one. It’s kind of in its own class being a manual greens mower.

$2400 is a lot though to not have fancy handles like that other $2700 one.

Fancy handles don’t mean a thing. The Hudson star design is very easy to use. I had one for a couple months before realizing my yard was way too large. Worked fantastic, great cut, great stripes, just way too small for my use.

 

[turfbro]

The best is probably this one:

Push Reel Mower Falkenstein

Delivery time: Due to high demand and many pre-orders, the next delivery will be possible from September 2025. Our small-batch production ensures that each device is manufactured with the utmost care. We therefore recommend placing your pre-order early. Falkenstein Reel Mower – Custom...

lawnpecker.com

Nope. Too heavy for regular use.

The best is the Webb WEH12R.

 

[turfbro]

If I were to do it all over again, I would go with the Webb WEH12R.

 

[TexasK]

If I were to do it all over again, I would go with the Webb WEH12R.

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But 12” cutting width? I guess that and not being very available in the US from what I can see are the only negatives. Otherwise looks to be the best manual reel mower for the money, for sure

 

[turfbro]

But 12” cutting width? I guess that and not being very available in the US from what I can see are the only negatives. Otherwise looks to be the best manual reel mower for the money, for sure

I looked into getting them imported though a freight forwarder. But their service alone is $300. Still cheaper than both Hudson and Falkenstien.

 

[jself8809]

Update

What kind of reel mower was pictured in that group of photos? I think I have the exact same one that was given to me by a customer. It had a tree growing through but not a bit of rust. It’s really heavy so it feels like one of higher quality. One I have is a Smith & hawken. If yours is the same do you know anything about the brand? Is it of higher quality, any idea of the cost new? I know it’s got one thick heavy grade bed knife. I cleaned this one up and and just now starting to use since I’m raising my cut height. It washboards too bad at 1/2”, 5/8”. It’s clearing up now at 3/4”

 

[TexasK]

Got my second ever reel mower, the Webb WEH12r @turfbro was talking about. Worth it!

I’ve been using it for about a month and really like it. 12” wide does take a lot longer to cut. I can’t say it’s better or replaces my silver pro.

Pros (to me)
Cheap. Even with paying $120+ to ship from the UK
Light, easy and fun to use
Reel to bedknife easy click adjustment
Handle geometry
Stripes

Cons (to me)
Cheap. Not built to last forever like silver pro
Can’t purchase in US without work around
12” cutting width, double or triple cutting is required for same cut quality as silver pro

First season Bermuda single cut 3 days apart 3/4” HOC

 

[turfbro]

Got my second ever reel mower, the Webb WEH12r @turfbro was talking about. Worth it!

I’ve been using it for about a month and really like it. 12” wide does take a lot longer to cut. I can’t say it’s better or replaces my silver pro.

Pros (to me)
Cheap. Even with paying $120+ to ship from the UK
Light, easy and fun to use
Reel to bedknife easy click adjustment
Handle geometry
Stripes

Cons (to me)
Cheap. Not built to last forever like silver pro
Can’t purchase in US without work around
12” cutting width, double or triple cutting is required for same cut quality as silver pro

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First season Bermuda single cut 3 days apart 3/4” HOC
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Which forwarder did you use?

 

[TexasK]

Which forwarder did you use?

I used the personal UK shopper option via forward2me website