Buying Used Mowers

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mattaggie

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Homeowner user mowing 1-2 acres. Local JD dealer has a 2005 757 zero turn 54" 25HP for $2750. 491 hours. Obviously the hours are pretty low for a commercial unit but I wonder about buying a machine that is 12 years old. I could buy a brand new Husqvarna z245 54" with Kawasaki engine for same price. I realize its apples to oranges here, but how would you compare a new low end residential unit to a commercial 12 year old unit?


Here is the link to the mower.
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/18201405/2005-john-deere-757
 
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I'd buy new. Never knows what happens with a commercial mower. They get beat on sometimes and neglected on maintenance.
 
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with only 500 hours, I'm guessing it was never actually used commercially. I'm more concerned about the age than the use.
 
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True. It might have been a backup. You just never know the maintenance background on these mowers.

Age will be a factor also. Things get old. The belts and tires might need to ben changed (dry rot). Electronics can go hectic after years.
 
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Make an offer on JD. See if you can get it out the door for $2500?
 
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I was thinking about offering $2,000 plus tax. It looks awfully sad sitting next to a bunch of Z900 series mowers that are only a few year old.
 
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