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#1

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Outdooz

The mower I am thinking about is a Husqvarna YTH20b42. It is a 2006 model but looks identical to the 2011 model. The guys says its been garage kept and it has 290 hours on it. Nothings wrong with it. I brought him down to $600. Should I take it?


#2

jmurray01

jmurray01

Yes!

If it runs well, looks good, and you are happy to pay $600 for it, go for it!


#3

Two-Stroke

Two-Stroke

I think you may be jumping ahead of yourself, Outdooz.

You mentioned in another thread that you don't need to use the mower until next spring -- so you have time to think this thing through and search for the best deal. And there are bound to be some exceptional deals on mowers on CL in the next few months.

I haven't seen a really clear picture of what you'll be doing with the mowers. What's the typical yard like? Size? Level or sloped? Number of obstacles?

I also haven't heard that you have a push mower. You'll need one of those for places that the rider can't reach as well as backup. Has that been figured in, budget-wise? I liked the suggestion, in the other thread, that you start out with a push mower -- although I'd say get an older two-stroke mower (preferably commercial-grade, if you can find one). Those are much better machines than anything sold new today.

Sorry I can't offer anything specific about the Husky model you mentioned. Did you look in the Husky forum?


#4

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Outdooz

After watching craigslist for about a month this is the best deal ive seen. I would be worried that another deal like this woudnt show up.


#5

Two-Stroke

Two-Stroke

If you've been watching for a month, that's a pretty good sample.

What about the push mower? You will need one of those - regardless.


#6

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Outdooz

Two-Stroke said:
If you've been watching for a month, that's a pretty good sample.

What about the push mower? You will need one of those - regardless.
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Yes We have one currently. But its the smallest they come, thats why i need to get something bigger for the majority of the yard.


#7

Ric

Ric

Outdooz said:
The mower I am thinking about is a Husqvarna YTH20b42. It is a 2006 model but looks identical to the 2011 model. The guys says its been garage kept and it has 290 hours on it. Nothings wrong with it. I brought him down to $600. Should I take it?
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I'd be careful, you're talking about a mower that's five years old and you could be buying problems. That mower now sells for $1495 new. Are you buying the mower from a homeowner.


#8

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Derek

Talked to a gardener awhile ago and his advice was to buy from City public works auctions. They are regularily serviced and used one or two seasons.


#9

Parkmower

Parkmower

Derek said:
Talked to a gardener awhile ago and his advice was to buy from City public works auctions. They are regularily serviced and used one or two seasons.
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I'd beware of govt auctions. I know everything we send to auction is basically a carcass. And people tend to be rougher on equip when they didn't pay for it out of their pocket.


#10

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Outdooz

Remember guys, I am in a tight spot. Budget is 600. If I find a working walk behind or zero turn for 600 it will be the day when hell freezes over.


#11

Two-Stroke

Two-Stroke

Outdooz said:
Yes We have one currently. But its the smallest they come, thats why i need to get something bigger for the majority of the yard.
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I didn't know that. That's good as a backup -- which you must have even for a small operation -- and for going around the edges, etc.

You might find a big walk-behind mower for under $600. I've seen them for less on my local CL. And that's what most of the professional law care guys use around here.


#12

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LandN

anytime you buy used ANYTHING its buyer beware.it could actually be a real good mower and give you many hours of trouble free mowing.and then maybe, well,you know..........$600.00 don't sound that bad. You might wait for a better deal to come along and it might not happen and you'll kick yourself for not jumping on this mower.there is no guarrentee that a better deal might come along.but then again....


#13

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possum

Is it set up to mulch and or bag?


#14

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Giles

Outdooz said:
The mower I am thinking about is a Husqvarna YTH20b42. It is a 2006 model but looks identical to the 2011 model. The guys says its been garage kept and it has 290 hours on it. Nothings wrong with it. I brought him down to $600. Should I take it?
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I brought him down to $600----When someone talks me down in price---I would expect them to buy it then. I, personally, would never do this unless I was ready to buy.:thumbsup:
I am sure this machine cost considerably more when new, but as a general rule, I never pay more the 1/2 price for any used item regardless of condition.
I have run a small engine shop for many years, and I don't recommend buying a used lawn mower unless you know the person and they can verify maintenance.:wink:
I have seen lawn mowers five years old with the paint still on the drain plug:thumbdown::thumbdown:


#15

O

Outdooz

Ok guys I have a new comparison for you. Just tell me which one you would get out of the two and why.
The same Husqvarna 20HP 42inch 2006 Model
or John deere L110 17hp 42inch 2005 model
both of them are hyrdostatic.


#16

Dangeroustoys56

Dangeroustoys56

It totally depends what you want a mower for when you buy it - if you want brand new- then research and buy new- new ones even have issues as well, keep that in mind.

Personally i wont spend over $50 for a tractor, altho ive gone as high as $100 - thats not counting the one brand new White MTD i bot in '92 tho ( which has given me some issues, but expected tho after 19 years).

To me it doesnt matter how rusty or broken a machine is, its either 2 things - parts for my other tractors or rebuild it to mow with. Cheeper the better - actually my free to $25 ones have been the best tractors, some have needed a ton of work- but now they mow flawlessly.

Thing that i check first is if the motor runs, if it does- then its instantly worth it, wether the rest of tractor is in good shape or not -a running motor is worth $25 - 50 , then spend hundreds on a new one.

Ive had motors full of rusty water that run perfectly fine after cleaning up- also had perfectly good looking motors that are nearly worthless because of internal damage, only thing of any worth are external components, like starter, carb, ect.

Just depends how dirty you want to get your hands when buying a new mower, spend a ton of money for a brand new machine that can have potential issues and headaches or a mere $50 on a machine that needs work, but you know will run good after being rebuilt/gone thru.


#17

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benski

Dangeroustoys56 said:
It totally depends what you want a mower for when you buy it - if you want brand new- then research and buy new- new ones even have issues as well, keep that in mind.

Personally i wont spend over $50 for a tractor, altho ive gone as high as $100 - thats not counting the one brand new White MTD i bot in '92 tho ( which has given me some issues, but expected tho after 19 years).

To me it doesnt matter how rusty or broken a machine is, its either 2 things - parts for my other tractors or rebuild it to mow with. Cheeper the better - actually my free to $25 ones have been the best tractors, some have needed a ton of work- but now they mow flawlessly.

Thing that i check first is if the motor runs, if it does- then its instantly worth it, wether the rest of tractor is in good shape or not -a running motor is worth $25 - 50 , then spend hundreds on a new one.

Ive had motors full of rusty water that run perfectly fine after cleaning up- also had perfectly good looking motors that are nearly worthless because of internal damage, only thing of any worth are external components, like starter, carb, ect.

Just depends how dirty you want to get your hands when buying a new mower, spend a ton of money for a brand new machine that can have potential issues and headaches or a mere $50 on a machine that needs work, but you know will run good after being rebuilt/gone thru.
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All this is certainly true, and it certainly makes a huge difference if you've got the talent, time, facility and resources to take a basket case and turn it into a fully functioning, reliable mower. If the OP can do all this, he'll certainly know his equipment inside and out, which will be a great advantage when he goes into the "field":ashamed:eek:f business.


#18

Dangeroustoys56

Dangeroustoys56

Benski : Right:thumbsup: Everything i know about tractors now i learned by taking stuff apart and fixing it . Heck my dad still calls me to come up and fix his tractors every year.

If someone wants to mow yards for a living, best way would be to keep a supply of basic parts,maintence parts, couple spare decks or even tractors , so no down time will occour- then problems can be fixed without expensive trips to the repair shop and no loss of money from not getting jobs finished.


#19

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Outdooz

Dangeroustoys56 said:
Benski : Right:thumbsup: Everything i know about tractors now i learned by taking stuff apart and fixing it . Heck my dad still calls me to come up and fix his tractors every year.

If someone wants to mow yards for a living, best way would be to keep a supply of basic parts,maintence parts, couple spare decks or even tractors , so no down time will occour- then problems can be fixed without expensive trips to the repair shop and no loss of money from not getting jobs finished.
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Haha, This is just for a small job. I am 10th grade looking just to make acouple of bucks. Dont have time/knowledge to completly rebuild a tractor. But i did just buy a husqvarna yth20v42!!!! Super nice!!


#20

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benski

Outdooz said:
Haha, This is just for a small job. I am 10th grade looking just to make acouple of bucks. Dont have time/knowledge to completly rebuild a tractor. But i did just buy a husqvarna yth20v42!!!! Super nice!!
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And so the education begins!:biggrin:


#21

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Outdooz

benski said:
And so the education begins!:biggrin:
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Haha yeah.. Right now I am just reading over the part diagrams just to see how everything works. So complicated!!


#22

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Outdooz

Whats the difference between a lawn mower or yard tractor. To a garden tractor?


#23

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Giles

Outdooz said:
Whats the difference between a lawn mower or yard tractor. To a garden tractor?
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I am not familiar with a "yard tractor" but if you mean a Lawn Tractor, my definition is that it can be used with other implements such as tillers, blades, etc, and is usually heavier built then a Lawn Mower.:thumbsup:


#24

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benski

My impression of a garden tractor vs. lawn tractor or riding mower is very similar to the above post; garden tractor is suitable for heavier mowing and trailering jobs than a lawn tractor, also frequently has hitch points front and rear for plows, blades, etc. Heavier, larger engines, transmissions, and tires as well.:licking::laughing::biggrin:


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