Used Commercial Zero Turn Mowers

[nyone]

I only ever buy used government equipment. The money isn't theirs and they don't care how much money they spend on maintaining and repairing equipment, even if they are going to sell it a month later. The private contractor beats their stuff to death and gets every last bit of use out of it, before it starts costing too much to repair. Then some sucker ends up with it, thinking they are getting a great "commercial" unit.

I use to work for a big government agency as a diesel mechanic. They use the cheapest oils, filters and other parts they can get there hands on. The operators ride them hard and harly have enough sence to turn the key off. I also use to beable to go to gov auctions that where on site. Never bought a single piece of equipment. Its all junk, at least from the agency i worked for any any of the surrounding ones.

 

[Industrial Toys]

It's all I ever bought. Low hours, gently used. Even got maintenance records for some after the fact. Can't say that I have ever bought a single piece of government equipment that I regretted, on account of it being junk. Nothing ever had makeshift repairs, or was in any way defective. Backhoes, loaders, tractors, mowers, Vermer stump grinders, oh god, the list goes on and on.

Here, a Government Maintenance department has a budget and the more they spend, the more they get next year! The more the manager spends, the more he is paid, it seems. There is no incentive to save tax money.

 

[Tomtint]

I have had numerous mowers over the years. You can certainly look for and find a used commercial unit at a good price if you take your time. I would look right before and right after New Years as some guys may have money they need to spend or they will have to pay it out in taxes. ..new euipment is almost the first thing bought and stuff that has already been depreciated is dead wood. Scag is a really nice brand and IMO built to last. Xmarks are popping up around here and guys appear to like them. I have a Walker GHS that is a nice unit but maintenance heavy..and has a Kohler.. ( for that reason alone I wouldn't buy another one new ). Take your time ..they are out there.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Exmark is highly regarded in the commercial grass cutting world. But they have various lines and you have to know what you are buying. Get a Diesel with a fairly low number of hours and then you pretty much only have to worry about the cost of pumps.