How can I find the true market value of a used riding lawn mower?

quedawg_kc

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Mowers are hard. Some people do not maintain them at all, and use them over conditions they weren't designed for. So each one has to speak for itself, condition wise. A three year old mower used only a couple of times, could bring as much as it cost when new, since newer prices keep climbing.

Self propelled lawn mowers?

Gnann

I am in the market for a walk-behind, self-propelled mower. The key is self-propelled. I need something that will pulled up the slopes in my yard. Every review I've seen does not address the power of the self-propelled function.

Would appreciate any recommendations.

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go with a gear type transmition, even if it has a smaller engine it should be able to go up any hill that should be mowed! friction based systems will probably slip and as for as front or rear drive, go with rear drive for hills, the weightis mostly on the rear so they shouldnt slip as much ! if its not too big of a hill you might consider a weed whacker they cost about one third or less, (as cheap as 59.99 at walmart for gas powered) than a self propelled lawn mower, although it takes some practice to make it look like a mowed lawn, its much safer!

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Is it illegal to have Lawn Mowers in the backyard and in the front yard?

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Francis Ja

I'm asking this because my parents received something from the cops and not just me everyone in my neighborhood got on. They say this.Remove all items from yard to include old lawn mowers, trailers, go carts, misc, garbage, lawn equip, cans, containers, metal, plastic, wood, etc. I was shocked. We never had this for 7 years. But now I think they are taking it seriously for some reason. Please help!

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Obviously it is a violation of local zoning code.

There are two reasons such codes suddenly get enforced.

One is complaints from neighbors, because such hillbilly crap tends to drive down property values. This enforcement wave could very well be a result of some guy down the street who's had his house on the market for three years now and can't find a buyer. It also could be some councilman who when driving through your neighborhood thinks it looks like a ghetto.

The second reason is that municipal budgets have been slashed. So they're looking for new revenue streams to pay for necessities. Such low hanging fruit as code violations rarely have as rapid repercussions on elected officials as cutting services or not balancing the budget.


You've always had such rules, they just didn't enforce them

Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

Taylor

I've been wanting to start a mowing business but I've been having trouble figuring out the prices for mowers. You can buy a nice self propelled 21" mower for $300 but then if you want a 32" mower suddenly the price shoots up to about $1500. Why do lawn mowers cost so much? You can buy a riding lawn mower for the price of a 32".

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Mower manufacturers have mowers they usually sell to home owners, or people that just mow for themselves. Then they have their "commercial" line of mowers, always more expensive. Just know, they all make the grass shorter.
Commercial units are usually built a bit stronger. Maybe a better motor with longer maintenance times, heavier built decks and blades, bigger gas tanks, oil filters to increase longevity. If I was starting out, I would go to craigslist(dot)org. I have always found several mowers, riders, commercial, and push mowers, as well as trimmers, trailers and any other tool you might need. Most people live close to 2 to 4 markets of CL that offer a variety of products.
So, buy used, as you develop the business, you will see and appreciate specific models and brands, then you can splurge on your favorite power tool.

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Where do you buy cheap used lawn mower parts?

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Jon R

Does anyone know of a website that sells cheap used carburetors for a lawn mower? I picked a free lawn mower and its missing the carburetor so I need to find one.

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Try a flea market.

Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

Taylor

I've been wanting to start a mowing business but I've been having trouble figuring out the prices for mowers. You can buy a nice self propelled 21" mower for $300 but then if you want a 32" mower suddenly the price shoots up to about $1500. Why do lawn mowers cost so much? You can buy a riding lawn mower for the price of a 32".

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Mower manufacturers have mowers they usually sell to home owners, or people that just mow for themselves. Then they have their "commercial" line of mowers, always more expensive. Just know, they all make the grass shorter.
Commercial units are usually built a bit stronger. Maybe a better motor with longer maintenance times, heavier built decks and blades, bigger gas tanks, oil filters to increase longevity. If I was starting out, I would go to craigslist(dot)org. I have always found several mowers, riders, commercial, and push mowers, as well as trimmers, trailers and any other tool you might need. Most people live close to 2 to 4 markets of CL that offer a variety of products.
So, buy used, as you develop the business, you will see and appreciate specific models and brands, then you can splurge on your favorite power tool.

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How much should I charge for mowing others lawn?

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Lil'surfag

I use my own lawn mower and edger, and I'm 13 years old.

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Depends upon your market, your competition, your experience, your customer service (dependability, courtesy, etc) and other things. Obviously each customer will be different, as they have different needs (size of lawn, health of lawn, frequency they need it cut, mulching or bagging, trimming, fertilizing, etc)

Ask your friends what they get or what their parents pay and come up with a reasonable fee schedule according to the comparable services you are going to offer.

What other slogans became so commonly used that they became more popular than the item they advertised?

chasvanblo

What (marketing / advertising / sales) slogans became so commonly used for AN ITEM that the item became so popular because of the ad?
Three national items comes first to mind: HOOVER = vacuum cleaner
CRAFTSMAN= lawn mowers
H.E.B.=Grocery stores.

I'm seeking models of campaigns to mention in a speech I am writing about ADVERTISING in AMERICA.
Thanks.

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m i'm loving it, mcdonalds,keep on trucking, whatever that one is, I can't believe it's not butter, butter, wal mart, grocery store

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What is the best mower to use on a very steep slope in my yard?

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lawn mower

I am in the market for a new lawn mower. I want to buy one that can handle a hill that is 145 feet wide and goes up 20 feet over a 40 foot span...it's very steep. Is there a self-propelled mower that I could buy that can handle this job, or should I give in and hire a lawn service?

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Get a Honda self-propelled walk behind mower. A 4 cycle lawnmower is better for steep hills, been doing this for 25 years. Anything else is big or too expensive, like a riding mower 54inch cut, you can't roll it. When using a riding mower, ride up and down the hill diagonally each way and everytime for the best and safest cuts.

Where do you buy cheap used lawn mower parts?

Jon R

Does anyone know of a website that sells cheap used carburetors for a lawn mower? I picked a free lawn mower and its missing the carburetor so I need to find one.

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Try a flea market.

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Where do you buy cheap used lawn mower parts?

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Jon R

Does anyone know of a website that sells cheap used carburetors for a lawn mower? I picked a free lawn mower and its missing the carburetor so I need to find one.

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Try a flea market.

Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

Taylor

I've been wanting to start a mowing business but I've been having trouble figuring out the prices for mowers. You can buy a nice self propelled 21" mower for $300 but then if you want a 32" mower suddenly the price shoots up to about $1500. Why do lawn mowers cost so much? You can buy a riding lawn mower for the price of a 32".

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Mower manufacturers have mowers they usually sell to home owners, or people that just mow for themselves. Then they have their "commercial" line of mowers, always more expensive. Just know, they all make the grass shorter.
Commercial units are usually built a bit stronger. Maybe a better motor with longer maintenance times, heavier built decks and blades, bigger gas tanks, oil filters to increase longevity. If I was starting out, I would go to craigslist(dot)org. I have always found several mowers, riders, commercial, and push mowers, as well as trimmers, trailers and any other tool you might need. Most people live close to 2 to 4 markets of CL that offer a variety of products.
So, buy used, as you develop the business, you will see and appreciate specific models and brands, then you can splurge on your favorite power tool.

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