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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.

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.

hlw49 said:

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.

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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.

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

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


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.