toyotractor
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- Jan 30, 2010
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First, thanks to all responding to my questions about electric chain saws, some very good information.
I have another question, this time about lawn mowing costs.
For various reasons this season I will be unable to mow my relatives lawn of about 2.5 to 3 acres. It is NOT an estate lawn (as in manicured) but the ground is flat, clear, no rocks, stumps, a pretty easy mow that would not beat up a mower or cutting blades more then normal. I think it is mostly tall fescue with a mixed grass blend seed planted in areas close to the house.
I have talked to their next door neighbors whom have a very nice late upscale model riding lawn mower for their own property whose son wants the job and income.
I do not know what a fair price to pay for his time, plus the mower, gas, or to pay by the job or by the hour.
I had been doing the job with a compact tractor and 4 ft finish mower in about 2.5 hours if rushed or under 4 hours if wanting a nice cut and thus mowing slower and making crosscut passes. In addition to having large open spaces the yard also has a few trails to mow, smaller areas and in and outs which add to the mowing time.
If not implied above, there is no need for a grass catcher to bag the grass.
The preference would be taking longer to do a better job.
The lawn is mowed about 10-12 times per season.
Looking for a fair price or rate for a decent job, something equitable for all. Thinking about a per hour rate as an incentive not to rush.
There may also be the option to have the neighbors son drive the compact tractor instead of using their own mower, in this case the rate would be just for labor. But not sure about this for liability issues and plus having someone else operating my equipment, etc.
Any suggestions, opinions, etc. would be great.
Thanks
I have another question, this time about lawn mowing costs.
For various reasons this season I will be unable to mow my relatives lawn of about 2.5 to 3 acres. It is NOT an estate lawn (as in manicured) but the ground is flat, clear, no rocks, stumps, a pretty easy mow that would not beat up a mower or cutting blades more then normal. I think it is mostly tall fescue with a mixed grass blend seed planted in areas close to the house.
I have talked to their next door neighbors whom have a very nice late upscale model riding lawn mower for their own property whose son wants the job and income.
I do not know what a fair price to pay for his time, plus the mower, gas, or to pay by the job or by the hour.
I had been doing the job with a compact tractor and 4 ft finish mower in about 2.5 hours if rushed or under 4 hours if wanting a nice cut and thus mowing slower and making crosscut passes. In addition to having large open spaces the yard also has a few trails to mow, smaller areas and in and outs which add to the mowing time.
If not implied above, there is no need for a grass catcher to bag the grass.
The preference would be taking longer to do a better job.
The lawn is mowed about 10-12 times per season.
Looking for a fair price or rate for a decent job, something equitable for all. Thinking about a per hour rate as an incentive not to rush.
There may also be the option to have the neighbors son drive the compact tractor instead of using their own mower, in this case the rate would be just for labor. But not sure about this for liability issues and plus having someone else operating my equipment, etc.
Any suggestions, opinions, etc. would be great.
Thanks