My setup for 09

[metro36]

Here are some pics of the equipment I will be running this year. I am pretty busy so everything is a little dirty. I will try and get up some pics of the truck with the safe t ramp on the back. Enjoy

[nnj18]

looks good man!

[metro36]

looks good man!

Thanks, have a great season. :waving:

[nnj18]

why do you have a 21" and 36" though?

[KCfireman]

How much did that lesco run ya? Did you purcahse from a deere dealer?

[nnj18]

How much did that lesco run ya? Did you purcahse from a deere dealer?

thats an older lesco model....its probably 2 years old.

[metro36]

why do you have a 21" and 36" though?
I really only use the 36". I have the 21 for my backup and for a little tiny beach side house that I mow
How much did that lesco run ya? Did you purcahse from a deere dealer?
thats an older lesco model....its probably 2 years old.
The lesco is two years old. I got it on ebay with 1.2 hours on it from a guy who planned to start a buisness but never did for $2200.

[deere615]

I have a 36 and a 21 also. Usually use the 21's if someone wants bagged. I remeber you geeting the lesco that was a steal

[2brothersyardcare]

looks good wat that thing with the huge roller on it a sod cutter?

[Lakewlc]

looks nice. good luck this season

[lifetree]

why do you have a 21" and 36" though?

I really only use the 36". I have the 21 for my backup ...

Most LCO's have a 21" and a larger machine ... it's just standard equipment !!

[mowerdude777]

sweet stuff

[deerewashed]

i want to see the safe-t ramp i may get 1 myself instead of a trailer

[TREEGUARD]

on long island you need to have a 21" mower some houses have really small yards

[T.Brandon]

How you like that shindy bp ?

[metro36]

looks good wat that thing with the huge roller on it a sod cutter?
It is an old ryan aerator.
looks nice. good luck this season
Thanks, You to
sweet stuff
Thanks
i want to see the safe-t ramp i may get 1 myself instead of a trailer
I will get some pics of it up soon.
on long island you need to have a 21" mower some houses have really small yards
Yes I have a few of those. I just picked up one today with a pool in the back and will be using it there because of small gates.
How you like that shindy bp ?
I am quite pleased with the shindy. I have only had it for like 2 months so I have not used it that much. It is more powerful, lighter, and quieter than my echo 755 was.

[T.Brandon]

I want to switch my 2 echo 755s to the shindys

[MileHigh]

nice...

Do you do a lot of power raking?

[Lawn Freak]

Looks good, I like them Blue Bird machines!

[metro36]

I want to switch my 2 echo 755s to the shindys
Go for it. I would take my shindy over my old echo any day. You will be very happy.
nice...

Do you do a lot of power raking?
Thanks. I do quite a bit of raking. I used to do alot of lawn renovations so all of the machines get used but I am much slower this year. Around here most people just want me to mow. They dont want mulch or renovations. :cry::cry:
Looks good, I like them Blue Bird machines!
Thanks The blue bird is a new to me machine. I picked it and the aerator up in the fall from ponyboy. I have only used it like 3 times. The one thing I dont like is that the throttle is only on the engine. I think I am going to put one on the handle.

[metro36]

Ramp pics should be coming Wensday.

[metro36]

Pics of the USA Ramp as promised.

[metro36]

Just to give you an idea of the size. It is the eight foot model.

[metro36]

The runway as my grandfather calls it. By the way this is his truck. He drives me around and helps me out alot. I am 16 now. I have a permit and I will be getting my liscence in febuary.

[deerewashed]

how much did that run ya?

[metro36]

It was $550 for the ramp. $50 for the handles, straps, and pin lanyards. $125 for shipping. It came to $725 total. I picked it up at the local freight terminal.

[Lawn Enforcer]

Looks good, it looks like you maintain your equipment well. Keep up the good work and you will go far!

[4.3mudder]

Everything looks good to me besides that edger, I hate those walk behinds. PITA!

[metro36]

Looks good, it looks like you maintain your equipment well. Keep up the good work and you will go far!
Thanks. I am kinda anal about maintainence.
Everything looks good to me besides that edger, I hate those walk behinds. PITA!
Yeah I dont use the edger much. I picked it up free so I will keep it. I use the trimmer to edge on pretty much everything.

[metro36]

Some new pics from today. This is the rig I have been running.

[metro36]

My new spreader and sprayer. Dont worry guys I only apply for family. I dont this stuff on any of my customers lawns.

[metro36]

A lawn from today and my mower after it got a quick bath for the end of the day.

[metro36]

I figured someone would comment on my truck bed setup or stripes.

[HappyGrasslawncare]

Why not just buy a trailer? that truck ramp looks like a PITA.

[metro36]

Why not just buy a trailer? that truck ramp looks like a PITA.
The truck ramp is great. It takes no longer to lower than a trailer ramp. The truck bed fits everything and there is no extra insurance and registration on it. It is also much easier to back up than a trailer.

[luis@NJ]

Looks good what do you do with your grass? The lesco looks tough! lol

[metro36]

Looks good what do you do with your grass? The lesco looks tough! lol

Thanks. I only bag 1 lawn and the grass gets left on site. The lesco is a great machine but I wish it had a floating deck.

[cgaengineer]

I like the controls on those Lesco's. I looked at one recently at JDL but they want way too much for it. Good looking setup you have there.

I would have preferred to see a trailer but whatever you are happy with.

[metro36]

I like the controls on those Lesco's. I looked at one recently at JDL but they want way too much for it. Good looking setup you have there.

I would have preferred to see a trailer but whatever you are happy with.
Why in the world would you like the controls.:laugh: They are just pistols. I would much rather that the t bar t2 than is on you toro.

Thanks for the compliment. I am very happy with my setup.

[STIHL GUY]

nice equipment. i have a 21'' and a 48'' but the 21'' gets used about 3-5 minutes a week

[Dunlaps LawnCare]

nice stuff

[metro36]

nice equipment. i have a 21'' and a 48'' but the 21'' gets used about 3-5 minutes a week
Thanks. I dont really use the 21 at all. It does not even go on the truck with me. I am thinking about getting a bigger mower and then it would get more use.
nice stuff

Thanks.

[teamgreendude]

My new spreader and sprayer. Dont worry guys I only apply for family. I dont this stuff on any of my customers lawns.

hey where did you get that scotts spreader i need another one and quick.

[doug1980]

I have been tossing around the idea of buying one of those ramps. It makes more sense for me right now than a trailer but the shipping to AK is rediculous. Even trailers up here are expensive. Looked at a used 5x8 and they wanted $1,100.00 for that.

[metro36]

hey where did you get that scotts spreader i need another one and quick.
I got the spreader from my buddy who sells power equipment in vermont. PM me if you want info on how to buy one through him.

[metro36]

I have been tossing around the idea of buying one of those ramps. It makes more sense for me right now than a trailer but the shipping to AK is rediculous. Even trailers up here are expensive. Looked at a used 5x8 and they wanted $1,100.00 for that.

The ramp works out great for me this year. With my 36 I have plenty of room in the bed for my other junk. The people at usa ramp are great. They were very helpful when I bought mine. I will be buying a trailer next year when I get my own truck and add another mower. PM me if you have any questions on the ramp.

[metro36]

hey where did you get that scotts spreader i need another one and quick.
Just to let you know this model shindy spreader is the same as the scotts. My scotts came with the side deflector already attached and the shindy you have to order it as an accessory.

http://www.shindaiwa.com/usa/en/products_2/spreaders/rs76s.php

[Stingray63]

Even trailers up here are expensive. Looked at a used 5x8 and they wanted $1,100.00 for that.

Are you kidding me Doug? That's expensive, especially for being used.

Stingray

[rusty_keg_3]

I got the exact same Toro for free, just no bagger. Good luck this year.

[doug1980]

Are you kidding me Doug? That's expensive, especially for being used.

Stingray

Yeah tell me about it. I hate this State. It's way to expensive, it's way too cold and stays dark way too much.

[metro36]

I got the exact same Toro for free, just no bagger. Good luck this year.
Thanks same to you.