Brinly PRC-241BH-A 270 lb. Combination Push/Tow Poly Lawn Roller with Easy-Turn Tethered Plug, 18 by 24"

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).

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.

It worked really well but it's just a bit to wide for the weight I'd rather it be the same weight and maybe I larger diameter with a smaller width so that it would compact more. Pretty easy set up and use though and easy to push or pull around the yard. Would by again for sure

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.

Occasionally we make changes in our yard and may plant an area with new grass or something. In the past I've stomped the area but it takes time and isn't the greatest way to do it. So we got this and it works great. Even filled with water it's not that heavy. I pulled it up a little hill and had no problems keeping it from running away going downhill. While using it the water doesn't leak and when I park it I just make sure the plug is at the top. The plug is hard to get one I just used a pipe wrench. It was very easy to put together. Fantastic tool to have if you work with a lot of dirt.

I bought this to flatten mole tunnels and it worked great for me. Obviously your mileage will vary based on soil types and conditions. It was easy to assemble - the parts for each step were separated into well marked bags. You do want to leave everything loose until fully assembled, then tighten it all down. I did have to loosen bolts several times to make clearances for the next step. My drain plug was tight but I could thread it in by hand enough to clear the frame. I did use a pipe wrench to give it an extra turn and had no leaks at all. The weight is good, especially if you're going to use the handle to hand push/pull it. On flat ground it was easy to get around (I'm a 165 lb fairly fit guy) but going up inclines was a good workout. Of course you can also tow it behind a lawn tractor as well but I went with this model because it can be used either way. If I was going to strictly tow it I would have gone with a wider model with more capacity.

It was a bit tough to get the threaded bung in, however once it was done and had been in a few days, it was easy to reinstall when I drained the water out. Just don't get impatient the first time and mess it up. The roller feels stiff and does its job just fine. In other words, it won't bend inward if you go over a mound - it will put all of its weight on the mound with out bending/flexing. The problem for me is that I have found that when storing it full of water, it begins to deform over time. After 2 weeks of storing it on uneven ground (which had a bump in it) there was a 1/2 by approximately 7 inch flat spot where the bump had been. I stored it on better surface and the flat spot disappeared by itself over a few days. However then in looking at the roller it seems to still flatten somewhat with storage even on a flat surface, so in my view it needs to be emptied if it is going to sit for more than a few weeks.

I ordered this product even after reading a number of reviews that expressed concerns about the assembly complexity and lack of durability. So, I was careful about putting it together and frankly found all the prior concerns either unfounded or resolved by the manufacturer. The parts were all shrink wrapped to a cardboard template that labelled each item in the order of the assembly process. I can't imagine anything more self-explanatory. I had also read a recommendation about assembling all the parts before tightening nuts and bolts which was helpful but again pretty obvious if you've assembled many things before. I did the assembly alone and found the whole process to be simple and obvious. I had also read some frustrations with the large fill plug so followed a recommendation to put some teflon tape on the threads. I also applied a light layer of silicon grease. I have had no problems with the plug as a result. Finally, I used the roller immediately after assembling it and it worked as expected. One reviewer had said not to leave water in it for any extended period of time as it would create a flat spot on the roller surface. I left if filled overnight since my job took multiple days and I did notice it developing a flat spot. So, it is very important not to leave the weight of the water in the roller for any extended period of time. That means you probably need to drain and fill it every day if your project requires multiple days. It's kind of a waste of water but necessary to maintain the integrity of the roller.