270 lb. Combination Push/Tow Poly Lawn Roller with Easy-Turn Tethered Plug, 18 by 24" - Matte Black

Assembly is not difficulty, but you do need to be a little mechanically inclined. And it helps to put something on either side of the roller during assembly, so it stays in one place. The QR code link to the assembly video is helpful. I used a clutch power driver rather than hand-tightening the nuts and bolts. That required reversing the direction of one set of bolts up near the handle, where you'd need a crescent wrench to tighten them if you put them in the way the instructions recommend. Otherwise, pretty straightforward. The product itself seems sturdy and works pretty well. I'm pushing/pulling it (not towing), and was surprised that even when completely full and maneuvering it on a hill, it wasn't hard to manage. Certainly not without any effort at all, but easier than I expected. Some of the top soil dressing I had put on the lawn washed away in a storm before I had a chance to roll it. After rolling, several storms have come through and area remains flat (even without having re-seeded it yet).

Even though the instructions say otherwise, I suggest you mount the bolts as pictured with the nuts facing out. Otherwise, the end of the bolt will strike the cap. It eventually broke the cap on mine. I replaced the cap, reversed the bolts, and added an additional washer to each side of the roller and now it works great. Be sure to avoid rocks since the plastic roller is very thin.

First off I picked this because it can either be used manually or attached to my garden tractor and it was not steel which I would be afraid would rust out. We had work done on the lake behind our house and they really tore up our land taking cattails out to the street. We brought in fill dirt and wanted something to help use compact it. On first use the original cap had a chain, unfortunately it must have had a weak spot because it cracked and started to leak. I contacted the customer service and they were quick to respond and send out a replacement, which I had in about 2 days. Have used it both manually and hooked to the tractor and I am satisfied with the results. As the manufacturer notes if you are not going to use it for a while empty it and place it in a manner will it will not get a flat side. Due to unexpected changes in my schedule I was not able to keep using the roller for a few days and with some hot weather here in Florida it did start to get a flat spot on the bottom, I rolled it over and let it sit in the sun changing the position so as not to get another flat side and it was quickly back to normal. Very satisfied would recommend.

First, this is made in USA, so that's great. It came very well packed, in a sturdy box. It was super easy to assemble. It included a very well printed and clear manual, written in clear American English, showing detailed views of all the parts, as well as very clear and easy-to-follow assembly instructions. All the parts are labeled in the installation manual, and all the parts come on a card with every part labeled. Assembly couldn't be easier. Everything seems to be of excellent quality. Some reviews mention difficulty in assembling. If you're a person who has trouble assembling this product, you should NOT be assembling things. It's only a few simple parts, and the way this is packaged and described in the manual, nothing could be easier to assemble. It is a perfect size for hand use. I wanted something that I could maneuver by hand in smaller spaces, not a tow-behind. This is perfect for that. The handle is attached to a hitch pin hole, so you can remove the handle and use the (included) hitch pin if you want to tow it. All the steel arms are heavy duty steel, with good paint. All the hardware is good quality and fits together well. All the nuts are nylon locknuts. The drum is polymer, so it won't ever rust. The manual does caution you to not leave it sitting for extended periods on a flat surface with it full of water, as that can leave a flat spot on the drum over time. Plus you sure don't want to leave water in it once the temperatures drop below freezing. The weight is just right for hand use; it's heavy enough to do the job, without being too heavy to move by hand. The rampant inflation we're stuck with in 2022 hits home here, too. This was $180 in June 2022. Reviews from only 6 months ago mention a $139 price. That's a 28% price increase in 6 months! I highly recommend this product.

The best, well-designed lawn roller I have purchased so far. With these products you must buy the higher priced item because it is just better design and materials used.