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re: Alright.. OB opinion (based on fact time)...
Posted on 4/29/12 at 8:47 pm to Bacciagaloop
Posted on 4/29/12 at 8:47 pm to Bacciagaloop
I like Echo or Shindiwa(sp?) handhelds. For mowers go with whoever has good service like said. They're all in the same ballpark. Don't cheap yourself out. Do good quality work and more will come. 
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Posted on 4/29/12 at 8:50 pm to TexasTiger
Yep. He would need a small push mower for really small yard and trim stuff. Toro is making some good stuff I hear.
Posted on 4/29/12 at 9:21 pm to Nodust
As far as the enclosed trailer goes... it is more for security of my equipment than anything, but keeping my equipment dry is also important. It is a growing popularity in my area and with a v-nose trailer, I can offset the gas price of hauling. More concerned with parking it in my backyard at night, as I have no room in my garage for the trailer. Thanks for the input though.
There are a lot of ritzier neighborhoods where the occupants will not allow a ZTM on their grass. Alot of people just say sorry and don't price them, but that is the demo I am trying to go for... people who actually have the money and will pay on time for a reliable, professional cut. I have years of experience in golf course grass maintenance, also working for municipalities in landscape mngt, and parks and rec. So, I am not worried about how to make it look good, just what is the best equipment for the task. I will probably stay away from John Deere, but I have also considered Gravely.
There are a lot of ritzier neighborhoods where the occupants will not allow a ZTM on their grass. Alot of people just say sorry and don't price them, but that is the demo I am trying to go for... people who actually have the money and will pay on time for a reliable, professional cut. I have years of experience in golf course grass maintenance, also working for municipalities in landscape mngt, and parks and rec. So, I am not worried about how to make it look good, just what is the best equipment for the task. I will probably stay away from John Deere, but I have also considered Gravely.
Posted on 4/29/12 at 9:49 pm to Bacciagaloop
OP, I did not read this entire thread. I am on my phone and too tired blah blah blah.
However, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take some time and head over to lawnsite.com
It is an amazing forum that contains everything you could ever want to know about landscaping and lawn care. It saved me so much money and headaches when I was starting my business. There are a bunch of good guys with good knowledge.
However, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take some time and head over to lawnsite.com
It is an amazing forum that contains everything you could ever want to know about landscaping and lawn care. It saved me so much money and headaches when I was starting my business. There are a bunch of good guys with good knowledge.
Posted on 4/30/12 at 5:09 am to Boats n Hose
But it will keep your weedeaters and blowers out of some theifs hands.
FIFY
FIFY
Posted on 4/30/12 at 5:57 am to Bacciagaloop
What kind of motors on them?
Also, southeast Texas.com had a guy selling his trailer, ztm, backpack blower, edger, everything for a lawn business for like $7k the other day.....might want to see if he still has it...from what I temeber all of it was relatively low hours.
Also, southeast Texas.com had a guy selling his trailer, ztm, backpack blower, edger, everything for a lawn business for like $7k the other day.....might want to see if he still has it...from what I temeber all of it was relatively low hours.
Posted on 4/30/12 at 6:39 am to Bacciagaloop
I understand the enclosed trailer for security. Got to watch out for folks that think what is your is theirs.
I remember seeing a small ztr that you sit in like a motorcycle. Can't remember the brand. But that may be an option.
I remember seeing a small ztr that you sit in like a motorcycle. Can't remember the brand. But that may be an option.
Posted on 4/30/12 at 6:43 am to Bacciagaloop
Being self employed, keep all your receipts of fuel, repairs, tools, supplies ect so you can write them off for your taxes. Trust me, I've seen too many lawn care guys get into some serious tax trouble by keeping shitty books.
Posted on 4/30/12 at 6:44 am to Nodust
Stealing of lawn equipment is very popular right now. My buddy used to have a lawn bidness, his whole trailer was stolen out of his partners drive way. From a pretty nice neighborhood too.
Posted on 4/30/12 at 7:47 am to upgrade
have to cut alot of yards to get the money back on $20k of equipment, gas, insurance, maintance until then. And thats just to get the money back before you make a penny. Why would you start a business and sink more than needed?
Posted on 4/30/12 at 9:39 am to Bacciagaloop
1. Your not gunna need 20,000. More like 10
2. Do not get a John Deere mower. Get a ex-mark or scag. (scag is a little bit cheaper than ex-mark but gets the job done)
2. Do not get a John Deere mower. Get a ex-mark or scag. (scag is a little bit cheaper than ex-mark but gets the job done)
Posted on 4/30/12 at 9:55 am to Dupont3
Do yourself a favor and get Shindawa weedeaters/blower. They are more powerful and reliable than anything on the market. Initial cost is more, but it will pay for itself in the long run
Posted on 4/30/12 at 10:23 am to Hammertime
This is a $20k loan from my father that will be paid back in payments... not like I am dropping the cash and not going to be making money. Like I said earlier, that isn't the issue I need help with.
Thanks for the help otherwise... I will checkout lawnsite.com
Posted on 4/30/12 at 10:46 am to Bacciagaloop
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This is a $20k loan from my father
Even more the reason to keep it at a minimum, but what do I know about running a business
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