Used mower pricing.

[hlw49]

Since The cheapest MTD mower is over $2200.00 and the Husqvarna is $2899.99 what would be a fair price for a good used mower? Around here if I ask $500.00 for one, they think you are trying to rob them. I don't sell junk I go over them and fix whatever it needs. Never have had but one complaint and that was an ignition module. Sold a really nice Poulan Pro 26 HP 48-inch garden tractor that new was around $4000.00 I won't even tell the price I sold it for way too cheap. Did not want to winter it over. Have a nice Dixie Chopper Iron Eagle 23 HP 44-inch cut asking $1800.00 for it. Changed hydro filters and fluid new expansion tank deck belt spindle bearings in one spindle new deck and motion idler.

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hi hlw49,

Most customers have become accustomed to only buying "new" mowing equipment through an inflated retail price structure with their credit card.

Too many box stores are selling mowers that they cannot service and can only steer the warranty claims to a local "authorized shop". The customer has to pay for pick-up and delivery regardless of basic or extended warranty coverage.

Trying to sell used equipment in recent years has become a real challenge for legitimate technicians/ shops due to way too many shady road front DIY sellers who are trying to flip junk.

Then comes the conversation about used equipment "warranty".... I simply tell them "As is" but I have them operate as long as they like on my property before purchase. I will not let anyone purchase without a lengthy "proof" test run and operations. If they are concerned about having any problems, I want to clear up their worries.

I also make it clear that I will be glad to take care of their service needs in the future because I already know the machine they are buying.

If they don't feel confident in their purchase, I will not beg them or lower my price. I have learned over the years not to give in and haggle prices with people to make them feel like they got a steal.

I am also not afraid to tell them to go to a local ranch auction if they want a (cheap) bargain with lots of repair headaches.

As for pricing use equipment sales... It depends on the age of the machine and good judgement.

On average, I will run a used reconditioned machine myself consistently for over a month to work out any kinks before I will consider putting them up for sale.

If one presents too much trouble, I will gradually part it out until it comes a time to haul the carcass to salvage. Some machines are just not worth saving.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Since The cheapest MTD mower is over $2200.00 and the Husqvarna is $2899.99 what would be a fair price for a good used mower? Around here if I ask $500.00 for one, they think you are trying to rob them. I don't sell junk I go over them and fix whatever it needs. Never have had but one complaint and that was an ignition module. Sold a really nice Poulan Pro 26 HP 48-inch garden tractor that new was around $4000.00 I won't even tell the price I sold it for way too cheap. Did not want to winter it over. Have a nice Dixie Chopper Iron Eagle 23 HP 44-inch cut asking $1800.00 for it. Changed hydro filters and fluid new expansion tank deck belt spindle bearings in one spindle new deck and motion idler.

As a general rule, about 25% of original retail cost for used mower prices. If you have gone through the equipment and replaced what needed to be, done a tune up, etc. then the mower is ready to go. There is not a lot of gross profit flipping a mower. Don’t give the equipment away. Hold out for a buyer that sees the value you have added by getting the mower ready, versus the other guy that didn’t even bother to wash it. It was easier to sell equipment even 5 years ago it seems. People are flakey and funny. Don’t take things personally. Find a buyer that appreciates your extra effort and time.

 

[StarTech]

Personally I quit selling used equipment five years when all I got was insult offers. All I do now is part them out.

 

[ILENGINE]

What I am seeing in my area is even the fixer uppers are going for stupid prices. Here is an example.

Rhino Zero Turn Lawn Mower, Should Run but do not have a key, 61'' deck, shows 295 hours

Rhino Zero Turn Lawn Mower, Should Run but do not have a key, 61'' deck, shows 295 hours

www.bidschmid.com

From looking at it the air filter has never been changed, the oil is almost off the dipstick, and black as coal. And the left hydro has a puddle of oil under it. And the hydro belt tension system is missing or has worn parts. So potentially going to need a new engine. the hydro doesn't have critical internal repair parts available, and so could potentially need replaced. And the idler arm for the belt tensioner is $800 by itself.

Seems like it is a 2006 model so can guarantee that is not the original hour meter.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

What I am seeing in my area is even the fixer uppers are going for stupid prices. Here is an example.

Rhino Zero Turn Lawn Mower, Should Run but do not have a key, 61'' deck, shows 295 hours

Rhino Zero Turn Lawn Mower, Should Run but do not have a key, 61'' deck, shows 295 hours

www.bidschmid.com

From looking at it the air filter has never been changed, the oil is almost off the dipstick, and black as coal. And the left hydro has a puddle of oil under it. And the hydro belt tension system is missing or has worn parts. So potentially going to need a new engine. the hydro doesn't have critical internal repair parts available, and so could potentially need replaced. And the idler arm for the belt tensioner is $800 by itself.

Seems like it is a 2006 model so can guarantee that is not the original hour meter.

What equipment is listed at, and what it actually sells for, are obviously two separate things.
I get people nowadays that make lowball offers sight unseen. That folks, is not how you negotiate. I simply reply “no thanks “, and wait for a real buyer. When I get a real buyer, rarely do they ask for a better price once cash is exchanged, because they see the actual value in the labor and parts I have in the equipment for sale.

 

[Forest#2]

Hi hlw49,

Most customers have become accustomed to only buying "new" mowing equipment through an inflated retail price structure with their credit card.

Too many box stores are selling mowers that they cannot service and can only steer the warranty claims to a local "authorized shop". The customer has to pay for pick-up and delivery regardless of basic or extended warranty coverage.

Trying to sell used equipment in recent years has become a real challenge for legitimate technicians/ shops due to way too many shady road front DIY sellers who are trying to flip junk.

Then comes the conversation about used equipment "warranty".... I simply tell them "As is" but I have them operate as long as they like on my property before purchase. I will not let anyone purchase without a lengthy "proof" test run and operations. If they are concerned about having any problems, I want to clear up their worries.

I also make it clear that I will be glad to take care of their service needs in the future because I already know the machine they are buying.

If they don't feel confident in their purchase, I will not beg them or lower my price. I have learned over the years not to give in and haggle prices with people to make them feel like they got a steal.

I am also not afraid to tell them to go to a local ranch auction if they want a (cheap) bargain with lots of repair headaches.

As for pricing use equipment sales... It depends on the age of the machine and good judgement.

On average, I will run a used reconditioned machine myself consistently for over a month to work out any kinks before I will consider putting them up for sale.

If one presents too much trouble, I will gradually part it out until it comes a time to haul the carcass to salvage. Some machines are just not worth saving.

AMEN:

 

[Forest#2]

What equipment is listed at, and what it actually sells for, are obviously two separate things.
I get people nowadays that make lowball offers sight unseen. That folks, is not how you negotiate. I simply reply “no thanks “, and wait for a real buyer. When I get a real buyer, rarely do they ask for a better price once cash is exchanged, because they see the actual value in the labor and parts I have in the equipment for sale.

AMEN

I've noticed most generally them low ballers do not know Jack SXith.

 

[grumpyunk]

Price based on what you have invested in material, parts and labor. I assume you are not donating your time, and want to be paid for your efforts. I do not think price should be related to a percentage of new. I think it all depends on the machine(brand/mfg), its condition, and the local market., Some brands I would not consider at all, except at the very highest level of their product line. Some brands are overpriced, and sell based on reputation. Their parts are also very overpriced, even consumables. IMO.
I would figure the price based on the above, and the individual machines condition. Some are used, some are USED. I likely would not want to warranty them, as I think some things are totally unpredictable, such as B&S CR mechanism. If you fix everything wrong, and do a complete service, then put it to use, you should know its foibles after a while, and have a good idea of how well it will perform for the non-destructive user. Some people can break things without even trying, and will, and will come back as long as you will allow it. Be fair, and that should be adequate advice from a nobody.

 

[Graniteman75]

Not knowing where your located makes it hard to give a solid response, I am located in New England area and I base my prices off of the age, condition and what I had to put into the machine time and parts wise. A quick basic down and dirty riding mower will start at around $500.00 and go up from there. I have a Craftsman v-twin Kohler motor with a 54” deck and triple grass catcher for $1500.00 and zero turns start at $1000.00 and go up to $1800.00. Most of the box stores up here are averaging $100.00 an inch for deck width so a 42” wide deck would be $4200.00 new. Like you said they don’t have any service or warranty on the machines and a lot of times I have had new customers show up at my small shop for help. I provide pickup and drop off with my service and any machine I sell I will deliver within a 30 mile radius for free.