my husband wants to buy a USED lawn mower...?

stephanien

ok... before you answer read on:
Our riding lawn mower was stolen about 2 months ago, we had insurance that covered it, they gave us $230 for it, but will reimburse us another $1000 upon replacement, so basically they would pay for us to get a new mower, but my husband wants to pay $200 for a used riding mower. Any opinions?
Just to clear up, we don't get the $1000 if we dont spend it, it is not like we are saving money or money in our pocket, we only get back what we spend on the mower, and we both mow.

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Tell him people sell their old mowers for a reason. :-| It's usually ready to fall apart. It would be far better and a much better idea to purchase a new one. At least it'll be under warranty, right? If it needs something, the warranty will pay for it.

The old one won't. The old one kicks the bucket, he has to put money in to it for repairs himself, and there's no guarantee that it'll work much longer, then he'll have to put more money in to it. There goes that $1,000+ more he tried to save by buying an old one! Perhaps that's why the previous owners are selling it.

What is the best riding lawn mower for under 2000 dollars. I have 3/4 of an acre to cut, no trees or hills?

robertkuhn

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I bought a Cub Cadet last year and I love it. It was sitting next to a John Deer with the exact same engine and the same size deck but was $1,500 less. I mow 4 acres here and it cuts it great. I paid $1,919 for it, but for the size yard you have Iâd say a smaller one for about $1,200 would last you for many years.




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Best self propelled Lawn mowers under $600.00?

fran/amy

I would like to get a self propelled lawn mower for a half acre lawn. I understand they can be obtained in the $200.00 range. I am fortunate enough to be splitting the cost with my brother so price is not the issue, quality and ease of cutting is my main concern. Brand suggestions and prices would be appreciated.

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We have a Honda. I love it and I mow about 3 times a month. Easy for me as a woman to start, empty bag, fill gas tank, etc. I ran over a decorative iron bird and it sliced it in half! Oops! A loud bang, but it hasn't missed a beat. Obviously, I don't recommend mowing birds, metal or live!
I believe we purchased it at Home depot one year ago for $395.00.Great mower!

i want to build a go kart out of my lawn mower engine i just don't know how can someone tell me how to do it?

Q. i want to build it out of a push lawn mower and i want to keeop it under 200 dollars

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The lawn mower engine is wrong. It has a vertical power shaft. It needs to be a horizontal power shaft. It would be to expensive to convert it to howizontal drive. It cannot be mounted on its side, either. Your best bet would be to look for a chain saw engine. They are easy to convert.

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how much torque or horespower does an alternator use?

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James A Th

how much torque or horespower does an alternator use? ballpark figures. and yes under heavy load. I would like to know on big alternators like 100, 150, 200, and higer. I need to pull atleast 400 amps continuosly maybe more. How many alternators would I need and batteries? How much horsepower would I need to keep all the alternators spinning and be able to drive normal?

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About 1hp for every 12 amps. A 600cc motorcycle engine with 45hp could easily deliver the 400 amps you're looking for. GE makes a 185 amp marine alternator that is very fluid. I'd recommend three of those.

A lot of it has to do with the way you have the cams and belts laid out. A 5hp lawn mower engine could potentially turn a normal 100 amp at approximately 65-70% at probably a rate of about 1 gallon of gasoline per hour, but that 600cc engine with 45 hp could probably only use 1.25-1.5 gallons per hour.

Therefore, if you're using electrolysis (1929 water car) or straight electrical power to build a hybrid for fuel economy, you might actually get better gas mileage with a higher horse power gas engine because it will idle lower. If the 400 amps will move your vehicle 70mph, at 1.5 gallons per hour, that's about 45-50mpg, better than with the 5hp lawn mower engine for sure.

What is the best riding lawn mower for under 2000 dollars. I have 3/4 of an acre to cut, no trees or hills?

robertkuhn

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I bought a Cub Cadet last year and I love it. It was sitting next to a John Deer with the exact same engine and the same size deck but was $1,500 less. I mow 4 acres here and it cuts it great. I paid $1,919 for it, but for the size yard you have Iâd say a smaller one for about $1,200 would last you for many years.




bwg

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How to make $500 into $600 or more in months?

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iciegirl

I have around $500 with me and would like to increase it more to maybe $100 in 1 or 2 months time. What should I do? I'm currently unemployed to take care of family.

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Mowing lawns is a good option, you could buy an old lawn mower for under 100 dollars. Mow about 4 lawns per day at around 25 dollars. You make 100 dollars per day, and if you work three days a week. You are making 300 dollars per week, part time. Therefore you make 1,200 in a months time.

You could wash cars, you could charge 20 dollars to wash a car. You should be able to do about 4 cars in two hours. Charge around 20 dollars and you make around 80 dollars per day. If you want to make more money you could detail cars, you make around 125 dollars on average for detailing cars. But it require more work to do, if you choose this route. The best product to get is optimum no rinse and go on the forum called autopia and autogeek.

Next start an office cleaning or window cleaning business, you can get all of the equipment for under 100 dollars.

How hot does the oil get in a lawn mower?

Joe

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It could get anywhere from 130 degrees to 200 + depending on the efficiency of the cooling of the engine and how much debris is in the heat sink fins and under the covers.

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what are some really good ways to make money?

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Grover

I dont want to mow lawns, my dad wont let me use the lawn mower because its brand new, and i need money fast. my guitar i lent from my uncle needs to be given back and i need al least $200 in under one month in order to be able to play at our bands gig!!! thanks a bunch for any ideas guys

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you didn't mention your age...If old enough get a job busing tables, pump gas, work at a pizza joint etc.

how much torque or horespower does an alternator use?

James A Th

how much torque or horespower does an alternator use? ballpark figures. and yes under heavy load. I would like to know on big alternators like 100, 150, 200, and higer. I need to pull atleast 400 amps continuosly maybe more. How many alternators would I need and batteries? How much horsepower would I need to keep all the alternators spinning and be able to drive normal?

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About 1hp for every 12 amps. A 600cc motorcycle engine with 45hp could easily deliver the 400 amps you're looking for. GE makes a 185 amp marine alternator that is very fluid. I'd recommend three of those.

A lot of it has to do with the way you have the cams and belts laid out. A 5hp lawn mower engine could potentially turn a normal 100 amp at approximately 65-70% at probably a rate of about 1 gallon of gasoline per hour, but that 600cc engine with 45 hp could probably only use 1.25-1.5 gallons per hour.

Therefore, if you're using electrolysis (1929 water car) or straight electrical power to build a hybrid for fuel economy, you might actually get better gas mileage with a higher horse power gas engine because it will idle lower. If the 400 amps will move your vehicle 70mph, at 1.5 gallons per hour, that's about 45-50mpg, better than with the 5hp lawn mower engine for sure.

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how much torque or horespower does an alternator use?

best lawn mower under 200 image

James A Th

how much torque or horespower does an alternator use? ballpark figures. and yes under heavy load. I would like to know on big alternators like 100, 150, 200, and higer. I need to pull atleast 400 amps continuosly maybe more. How many alternators would I need and batteries? How much horsepower would I need to keep all the alternators spinning and be able to drive normal?

Answer
About 1hp for every 12 amps. A 600cc motorcycle engine with 45hp could easily deliver the 400 amps you're looking for. GE makes a 185 amp marine alternator that is very fluid. I'd recommend three of those.

A lot of it has to do with the way you have the cams and belts laid out. A 5hp lawn mower engine could potentially turn a normal 100 amp at approximately 65-70% at probably a rate of about 1 gallon of gasoline per hour, but that 600cc engine with 45 hp could probably only use 1.25-1.5 gallons per hour.

Therefore, if you're using electrolysis (1929 water car) or straight electrical power to build a hybrid for fuel economy, you might actually get better gas mileage with a higher horse power gas engine because it will idle lower. If the 400 amps will move your vehicle 70mph, at 1.5 gallons per hour, that's about 45-50mpg, better than with the 5hp lawn mower engine for sure.

What is the best riding lawn mower for under 2000 dollars. I have 3/4 of an acre to cut, no trees or hills?

robertkuhn

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I bought a Cub Cadet last year and I love it. It was sitting next to a John Deer with the exact same engine and the same size deck but was $1,500 less. I mow 4 acres here and it cuts it great. I paid $1,919 for it, but for the size yard you have Iâd say a smaller one for about $1,200 would last you for many years.




bwg

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is greenworks a good brand of lawn mower?

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Son of Jor

I have an opportunity to get a green works from sears for under 200 bucks. all I have ever had is Craftsman's, Is Groundwork's a good brand? cordless rechargeable. thanks a lot/

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yes
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CEAQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mowersdirect.com%2Flawn-mower-manufacturer-reviews%2F190-greenworks-lawn-mower-reviews.html&ei=U6pxUYvnJouc9QTl_oCQDg&usg=AFQjCNFlMYxTAceD03K5Cr3wHCaBb_yHvQ&sig2=2nZauLnLcyBpH6i2hK8SJA&bvm=bv.45373924,d.eWU&cad=rja

what are some really good ways to make money?

Grover

I dont want to mow lawns, my dad wont let me use the lawn mower because its brand new, and i need money fast. my guitar i lent from my uncle needs to be given back and i need al least $200 in under one month in order to be able to play at our bands gig!!! thanks a bunch for any ideas guys

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you didn't mention your age...If old enough get a job busing tables, pump gas, work at a pizza joint etc.

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Why do dog groomers charge less to groom dogs than a lawn mower charges to mow my lawn?

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chrisgo

Most dog groomers set a price for grooming at around $30 an hour. Lawn mowers charge around $60 an hour, hair dressers around $80 an hour and mechanics around $100 an hour. Why do dog groomers feel their service is so valueless when it is as difficult and as skilful as the other services?

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Hello. My grooming price range is between $ 35.00 - and has gone as high as $ 200.00. Trust me I don't under charge my self.

What expenses should I plan for when moving into a house?

nemahknatu

I am in a dorm room now, the rent is ~$5600/year. The guy with the house is asking $375/person/month (3 people) and he will cover the utilities. Cable internet/tv is extra ($80 which will be split b/t at least 2 of us=>just under $30 each up to $40 each), and it is 15 minutes from campus (@ 40mph). I get pretty good gas mileage, but even one trip to campus and back per day 5 days a week would mean an extra $32.44/month and that is using my highway mpg rather than in-town mpg (which would raise the price). I'm not sure whether he would make us keep up the lawn (mowing, etc.). Do you think he would expect that of us? If he does, then we would either have to do it ourselves (and buy gas, a lawn mower, etc.), or we would have to pay someone to do it (twice a month for 1/3 of the year means $160/year=$13.33/month). Do you think my estimations are reasonable, and what would be any other expenses that I would have to pay for (excluding groceries)? Would it be worth it?

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Probably not worth it...here's the math:
$375/mo * 12 mo (unless your lease is less) = $4500
cable @ $40/mo * 12 = $480
gas @35/mo (and let's be honest, even though I live 15 min from campus, I spend closer to $70 on gas most months thanks to high prices) so assume $60/mo *12 = $720
you must specify in the lease who is respoinsble for upkeep of the house...if it is you then another $160-200/yr
also, include the cost of a commuter parking pass for the campus...usually runs about $350-400 a semester (at least from colleges I've been to) so that's another $800 a year or so
PLUS some colleges charge more tuition if you are living off campus so also consider that...

total that would be: $6700 on the high end... (plus any extra tuition)

also consider that he might mean utilities to be JUST: HOA (housing fees, taxes), water, sewage, trash and not include gas and electricity in there...

Although I love living in my apartment now, as an undergraduate living in the dorms was the smartest idea...you are close to friends for help with homework, you have fast internet, you can get to class regardless of weather issues, you don't have to deal with mail, packages, lease problems, broken things, etc...

I'd recommend living in the dorms as an undergrad and striking out on your own after that.

good luck and I hope this helped (I did consider this myself as a senior in college but I'm glad I stayed in the dorms)

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