Used Tru-Cut vs. used Allett?

everytuesday · Mar 31, 2024

Wondering if anyone can help my weigh the pros and cons of the machines. I'm still new to learning about them. I will be mowing about 9k sq ft of zoyisa, sloped and flat areas. The lawn has imperfections and not perfectly smooth. (Something I'll be working on a lot this year.) Any help greatly appreciated.

Tru-Cut C-27 Reel Mower Bought brand new in March of last year. Used for 3 months and went back to riding mower. Fresh oil change. Could use backlapping. $2500
Tru-Cut C-27

Allett kensington reel mower (cartridge system). Includes scarifier (not pictured) and grass catcher. Zero issues, ready for the season. Located in very north cumming. Cash only please, yes it's available.

TheSlowOne · Apr 1, 2024

Shoot, for those prices I’d use what I have for right now and order either a 25” Rolux, 25” California Catalyst, or get on the waitlist for a Revolution 26 from Reel Rollers.

everytuesday · Apr 1, 2024

Wow - yea didn't realize the Rev 26 was almost the same price as the Tru-Cut. Is the Tru-Cut just over-priced now? Rev 26 seems like the best deal.

TheSlowOne · Apr 1, 2024

Of just those two. I’d get the Tru-Cut over the Allett. Parts availability, and extra width would be my main reason for leaning that way.

The Allett lack of support/customer service stateside would push me away from them. It would have to be a too good to be true deal type of deal for me to consider them now.

jimbeckel · Apr 1, 2024

I’ve had both machines, the Allett was the biggest POS ever made. I finally cut it up, solid the engine on EBay and washed my hands of it, cheap plastic parts and the drum mechanism finally went out on it. The TruCut might not stripe as well but it is a solid long lasting machine.

Used Tru-Cut vs. used Allett?

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