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".

Answer
They are priced as high as people are willing to pay, and unfortunately there are many people willing to pay way too much money for mowers. It's just simple economics. Too many financially irresponsible people encourage manufacturers and retailers to gouge us on prices.

Something I would recommend is buying slightly used equipment. People frequently buy more of a mower than they need or can afford and end up selling it only a year or two old. I buy almost all of my tools and equipment used. For example, I just bought a nearly brand new Cub Cadet with only 19 hours on it for $1,000 ($2,400 new price tag!).

Watch Craigslist and roadside for good, used equipment and don't support price gouging by buying overpriced new equipment.

I hope that helps. Peace!

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".

Answer
Both of those prices are for "homeowner quality" mowers. Meant to be used once ,maybe twice a week to mow a small to medium sized yard.
If you do use them for your mowing business, figure on only getting one summer out of them.
Comercial mowers are way more expensive than the prices you have posted, but will last several years .
Just starting out, try to find some good used commercial mowers. Go talk to your local mower shops, look on craigslist, look for mowers at auctions.

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how much is the average price for a used lawn mower?

aunisty

my lawn mower has issues. somehow the blades are messing up and grinding together and making a terrible noise. I need to buy a new one now.

does anyone know how much the average price for a used lawn mower is?

thanks so much!

Answer
I bet your could get one for as low as 50 bucks at a pawn shop... Here is a link to the cheapest one at walmart for 129.99

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10854262

Weigh your options... If you have the money buy the new one...it will pay for itself in a couple months in comparison to if you paid someone to mow...

Mowers with at least 5.5 horsepower perform just as well as mowers with stronger engines. So keep that in mind. Also a self propelled mower would be nice. (one that drives itself with no need to push the mower)

whats the best riding lawn mower for its price?

sigmond

Answer
a Husqvarna is by far the best.next would be a john deere.never get a Lowe's brand mower,ours is a piece of junk.we have put over 500 in parts on that thing in 1 season and it wont run at all still.

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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".

Answer
They are priced as high as people are willing to pay, and unfortunately there are many people willing to pay way too much money for mowers. It's just simple economics. Too many financially irresponsible people encourage manufacturers and retailers to gouge us on prices.

Something I would recommend is buying slightly used equipment. People frequently buy more of a mower than they need or can afford and end up selling it only a year or two old. I buy almost all of my tools and equipment used. For example, I just bought a nearly brand new Cub Cadet with only 19 hours on it for $1,000 ($2,400 new price tag!).

Watch Craigslist and roadside for good, used equipment and don't support price gouging by buying overpriced new equipment.

I hope that helps. Peace!

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".

Answer
Both of those prices are for "homeowner quality" mowers. Meant to be used once ,maybe twice a week to mow a small to medium sized yard.
If you do use them for your mowing business, figure on only getting one summer out of them.
Comercial mowers are way more expensive than the prices you have posted, but will last several years .
Just starting out, try to find some good used commercial mowers. Go talk to your local mower shops, look on craigslist, look for mowers at auctions.

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Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

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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".

Answer
Both of those prices are for "homeowner quality" mowers. Meant to be used once ,maybe twice a week to mow a small to medium sized yard.
If you do use them for your mowing business, figure on only getting one summer out of them.
Comercial mowers are way more expensive than the prices you have posted, but will last several years .
Just starting out, try to find some good used commercial mowers. Go talk to your local mower shops, look on craigslist, look for mowers at auctions.

I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

Dakota

I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

Answer
You can't, and don't really want to. There are NO parts you will use enough of to justify bulk purchases. Even the pros buy most parts retail.

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Looking for a good quality petrol rotary lawn mower at a sensible price?

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PoorlySpan

I am looking for a lawn mower to cut the grass in my garden (250 feet by 70 feet in size). I am not looking for a golf course finish but want it to look tidy. Can anyone recommend a reliable petrol rotary lawn mower?

Answer
ebay or craigslist

How many amps is needed for a good electric lawn mower?

Nicole B

We've got a very small yard of bermuda grass. We're currently shopping for electric lawn mowers, but don't know what an acceptable amount of amps would be? We saw one in our price range with 6.5 amps, but for $40 more, we can get a 9 amp mower. Is there a big difference between the two? Would I need more amps? And is it worth the $40 price difference? Thanks so much!

Answer
With your very small yard you will not need the higher amp model. You need to keep the grass at a reasonable height each time you mow. In other words do not let it get too long before you mow. That is what will cause a strain on the smaller motor. The difference between the two motors you are looking at is very small. The 6.5 amp is approximately 1/2 horsepower and the 9 amp is approximately 3/4 horsepower. So that is very little difference. I think you should save the 40 bucks for something else. This link may help.
http://products.howstuffworks.com/electric-lawn-mower-reviews.htm

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I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

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Dakota

I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

Answer
You can't, and don't really want to. There are NO parts you will use enough of to justify bulk purchases. Even the pros buy most parts retail.

need a cheap lawn mower with a bag?

katrinamar

i desperately need to cut the grass at my new rental place. lawn mower in the back doesn't work. looking for a low priced used lawn mower with a bag for the clippings.
yes. i've been watching Craigslist but everyone lives far in this town.

thank you.

Answer
Letting the clippings spray on the grass is good for your lawn....just so you know.

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Looking for a good quality petrol rotary lawn mower at a sensible price?

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PoorlySpan

I am looking for a lawn mower to cut the grass in my garden (250 feet by 70 feet in size). I am not looking for a golf course finish but want it to look tidy. Can anyone recommend a reliable petrol rotary lawn mower?

Answer
ebay or craigslist

How many amps is needed for a good electric lawn mower?

Nicole B

We've got a very small yard of bermuda grass. We're currently shopping for electric lawn mowers, but don't know what an acceptable amount of amps would be? We saw one in our price range with 6.5 amps, but for $40 more, we can get a 9 amp mower. Is there a big difference between the two? Would I need more amps? And is it worth the $40 price difference? Thanks so much!

Answer
With your very small yard you will not need the higher amp model. You need to keep the grass at a reasonable height each time you mow. In other words do not let it get too long before you mow. That is what will cause a strain on the smaller motor. The difference between the two motors you are looking at is very small. The 6.5 amp is approximately 1/2 horsepower and the 9 amp is approximately 3/4 horsepower. So that is very little difference. I think you should save the 40 bucks for something else. This link may help.
http://products.howstuffworks.com/electric-lawn-mower-reviews.htm

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Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

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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".

Answer
Both of those prices are for "homeowner quality" mowers. Meant to be used once ,maybe twice a week to mow a small to medium sized yard.
If you do use them for your mowing business, figure on only getting one summer out of them.
Comercial mowers are way more expensive than the prices you have posted, but will last several years .
Just starting out, try to find some good used commercial mowers. Go talk to your local mower shops, look on craigslist, look for mowers at auctions.

Want to buy lawn mower for basic yard, advice on what kind appreciated?

Rev. Dr. G

Have time on my hands, and see no reason to pay the overly high price people charge for yard work.

I have a straight lawn, no golf green type look, main grasss in front and only a little in the back. Don't want expense of riding lawn mower. Want to get one easy to work. For some strange reason when young my father did not want my brother and I to mow the yard, he didn't either?????????????????

So am starting from scratch, but this is not rocket science. A friend warned me about not getting one that you have change each wheel for lever. Basics on buying and doing appreciated, such as dumping grass, maintaining, basically what need to do.

In addition, where to buy and about how much to pay is also a question.

Any thoughts much appreicated.

Answer
Go to Sears. The people that work there are very helpful and can tell you what type of mower you should get according to how big of a yard you have and if you just want a mower or a mulcher/mower combo.

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Why are lawn mowers so expensive?

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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".

Answer
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.

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".

Answer
They are priced as high as people are willing to pay, and unfortunately there are many people willing to pay way too much money for mowers. It's just simple economics. Too many financially irresponsible people encourage manufacturers and retailers to gouge us on prices.

Something I would recommend is buying slightly used equipment. People frequently buy more of a mower than they need or can afford and end up selling it only a year or two old. I buy almost all of my tools and equipment used. For example, I just bought a nearly brand new Cub Cadet with only 19 hours on it for $1,000 ($2,400 new price tag!).

Watch Craigslist and roadside for good, used equipment and don't support price gouging by buying overpriced new equipment.

I hope that helps. Peace!

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I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

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Dakota

I am wanting to fix lawn mowers where can I get parts at wholesale prices and in bulk?

Answer
You can't, and don't really want to. There are NO parts you will use enough of to justify bulk purchases. Even the pros buy most parts retail.

need a cheap lawn mower with a bag?

katrinamar

i desperately need to cut the grass at my new rental place. lawn mower in the back doesn't work. looking for a low priced used lawn mower with a bag for the clippings.
yes. i've been watching Craigslist but everyone lives far in this town.

thank you.

Answer
Letting the clippings spray on the grass is good for your lawn....just so you know.

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