Last Saturday, I rented this unit from the local OPE dealer. (I ran into buZZsaw BRAD when I returned it! Always good to see you!) I can’t recall the exact hours, but they were pretty low and the unit was really clean. It had the seed hopper up front. I had watched a few youtube videos a couple of days prior to picking it up. It operated pretty similar to how the Scag Jackal track loader I rented last year (or so) ago. It took a little getting used to as the hydros were a bit touchy. I’m used to my belt driven 48” Deere walk behind mower which has a bit more slack in the controls. Anyways, this thing saved a TON of time. I was able to do the entire lawn in two directions in just a couple of hours. I had it set at 3” and it was pulling consistent 2.5-3” plugs. Yeah, I measured the first past. LOL. It had a neat option where you could raise and lower the actual aerator with a switch, or a foot activated switch. I opted for the foot control and that worked great. If you hit a root or a rock just under the surface, the tines would automatically raise; neat feature. Couple of pics from the adventure. I love renting stuff like this to get the job done, but to also get to use some different equipment; and learn along the way. I opted to not use the front mounted drop seeder. I just didn’t have enough experience with the machine to see how that would do. After returning the machine, I used our broadcast spreader to put the seed down. Couple of pics. And of course Trailer Swift (who is now powered by pizza!) assisted with the endeavor.
Great thread; well posted picture and my umm lawn will no longer be posted on this forum as none of it looks that good.. wheelers mud, tractors etc etc best described after a mow as weeds are same height
Some cool machines to try out. I recently ran a brush cutter for the first time. Had considered owning one but wouldn't get used a lot. Great looking yard there. Our side yard is nothing but crabgrass.
