Just saw this post from Reel Rollers on IG. New 26” Reel Mower they are launching for sale on Labor Day.
Reel Rollers Revolution Reel Mower
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The reel on this model is not a cartridge system. Yes it comes out, but that’s only to replace it down the road. The handlebars do adjust easily from 35” to 41” from the ground. Can’t wait to hear reviews because it has this “sturdy connected” feel to the mower. Another words, the handlebars have no give, it’s just comfortable.
I must have misunderstood in the video, I thought I heard you say the reel would be removable so that you don’t have to transport the whole mower to the shop to grind the reel. Did I make that up?
I need a new bed knife for my Edwin and I’m local so I might swing by and save on shipping. Would love to take a peek if y’all are doing show-and-tell and aren’t too busy.
I just added another 3k of Zorro in the front yard and, while I have really loved the Swardman cartridge system, that extra 3k really highlights my need for something with a little more solid feel to it. The rubberized rear drum would be helpful too since I’m on just a bit of an incline in the front.
@Reelrollers Do preorders charge my card when order is placed or in January when mower is available?
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I have been absent of these forums as life got busy and lawn care took a back seat. Sold my Swardman and have been cutting with a rotary mower since, but have been looking to get my lawn back to what it was. This looks great except for the lack of a cartridge system which is a shame.
One question for Lee @Reelrollers : the rubber drum on my Swardman peeled off after one month of use, what can you say to persuade me that this wouldn't happen with the Revolution?
One question for Lee @Reelrollers : the rubber drum on my Swardman peeled off after one month of use, what can you say to persuade me that this wouldn't happen with the Revolution?
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Yes, I bought a brand new 660 with rubber on the rear differential drum / Honda GX160. Purchased direct from Scott Sweeney at Seago International Hickory,NC. Total garbage. Reel to bedknife adjustment was a pain. Could not cut paper all the way across. Eventually traded it for a brand new YBravo 25” rotary mower.The mower with the GX, front roller and empty metal catcher weighed in at about 168 pounds. It bounced around like a basketball on my Zoysia Emerald.I figured it would have had better stability. My trusty Trimmer 25” commercial weighs 171 Honda GX 200, with (no front roller) and has much better control on my Zoysia Emerald than the Masport. Also, throttle output control adjustment is made out of metal instead of plastic.
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Ron Henry from you tube said he has tried just about all the mowers including the rolux and he said the revolution was more solid to him and cut great. He seems like a solid resource to me and gets no commission for saying so
The reel roller site stated the revolution was 200 pounds
The reel roller site stated the revolution was 200 pounds
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Good Evening, Happy Labor Day! It very well could weigh 200 with the Reel Roller ribbed (grooved roller) I purchased my 660 in 2018, so I might have gotten a lemon at the time. Also, the handle bars were not as nice as the current. I hope Lee does well on his new adventure. He is a good honest human being.
Mowers are one of the few things Ron ISN'T selling. 😁
I'm intrigued by the Rolux split reel design (could be a thing especially if you normally mow without the catcher) but I vastly prefer the handle design (loop-ish) of the Revolution vs the bike handles.
Same -- Jersey boys are smart!
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Sorry for the delayed response, it’s been crazy the past 30 days. The card is charged at time of ordering which is why we are offering the $500 discount. We will have several hundred mowers arriving so if you prefer to wait until next year when we have physical stock, the price will be $2799.99 but we will be able to ship immediately.
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Something we learned with Swardman was they sold us on a mower platform they said would have upgrades right away. Once we sold several they pushed back on the HD upgrades we were promised. This time around, we took our time and ONLy brought the Revolution to market once we had the “final” version, not their original model with promises to make improvements. Masport has been absolutely amazing! Huge resources and a full team of 5 engineers dedicated to us. I personally have been mowing with our original prototype for 18 months on my 12k zoysia. Here’s the actual mowers drum.
We also have 10 mowers in the market here in Atlanta and 2 of the users are full out landscapers. Again, no breaks. Truly vetting this to our fullest ability and feel very very confident in the build quality of this beast.
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Should have labeled this undershot as NSFW. Good lord these things look worlds better built than most homeowner reels.
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I am tester #10 of the Reel Rollers Revolution 26 and have been cutting with it for 3 weeks. I have been using a TruCut 25” for the past 3 years. The Rev26 is an amazing machine right out the box. Cuts amazing with one pass and doesn’t leave high spots and stripes amazing. I have a very hilly yard and it does climb like a billygoat. The reel to bedknife adjustment is so easy and backlapping is a 5 minute process. I cut without the use of the catcher and the mower hugs the ground and does not bounce. The rear drum does not leave ruts as did my TruCut. Lee has a winner with this machine!!
Great to hear!
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