Smoody
Platinum Member
I see them locally for $400-$500 all the time, all brands. But one's in the $500 range are in great condition.
Whats a Brush Hog worth?
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LD1
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Any chance we can get a pic of what it looks like??
LD1
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Assuming this John Deere Brush Hog - 5 footer is it, I can see why you dont get calls. No offense, and the rust wouldnt scare me, but that is probabally the reason. It just dont look pretty if ya know what I mean. If it wasnt a "john deere", you'd be lucky to get $200 around me.
A fresh paint job if you are interested and you will probabally have a TON of calls @ $600.
And one more tip (it too me awhile to find it), I see you title it as "brush hog" And in the listing have "bush hog" That is good but I would also include in the listing "bushhog" all one word AND "rotary cutter". This will draw more views when people search. I happened on some really good deals only because I was just browsing and not searching and seen stuff listed as brush hog and bush hog when I only used to search bushhog. Now I typically search all of the above.
Just a thought
A fresh paint job if you are interested and you will probabally have a TON of calls @ $600.
And one more tip (it too me awhile to find it), I see you title it as "brush hog" And in the listing have "bush hog" That is good but I would also include in the listing "bushhog" all one word AND "rotary cutter". This will draw more views when people search. I happened on some really good deals only because I was just browsing and not searching and seen stuff listed as brush hog and bush hog when I only used to search bushhog. Now I typically search all of the above.
Just a thought
Smoody
Platinum Member
yea if that is it its priced to high at $600, more like $350..
here is a craiglist tip, add tags in your postings, so it will show up in alot of different searches, for example this is what I would add in the ad:
Keywords: bush hog, john deere, mower, tractor, pto, farm, cutter
With the above any search for the "keywords" would return your ad in those results, the more keywords you add the better, but don't add keywords that doesn't pertain, ie car, house, etc as that will just get your ad flagged.
here is a craiglist tip, add tags in your postings, so it will show up in alot of different searches, for example this is what I would add in the ad:
Keywords: bush hog, john deere, mower, tractor, pto, farm, cutter
With the above any search for the "keywords" would return your ad in those results, the more keywords you add the better, but don't add keywords that doesn't pertain, ie car, house, etc as that will just get your ad flagged.
BigE_
Platinum Member
Clean up the pictures, too. After painting, you'll want to showcase your item.
Right now it just looks like another hunk of metal in a scrap heap. Put a little work into it and get rid of the background clutter. You'll be amazed at how much better it looks and sells.
Right now it just looks like another hunk of metal in a scrap heap. Put a little work into it and get rid of the background clutter. You'll be amazed at how much better it looks and sells.
LD1
Epic Contributor
Oh, and put the tail wheel back on. Looks like less of a "basket-case":thumbsup: And dont take this personally or the wrong way. This is just constructive criticism to try and help you out.
EDIT: That is if it is indeed your ad
EDIT: That is if it is indeed your ad
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Scotty
I have one to sell also,glad you brought up the pricing issue as i was wondering what the used bush hog market was doing here in CT,mine is also a 5footer and in good shap,its a JD model
I have one to sell also,glad you brought up the pricing issue as i was wondering what the used bush hog market was doing here in CT,mine is also a 5footer and in good shap,its a JD model
tractchores
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I'm in the NE as well and actually have been thinking of buying a brush hog, but strangely there's very few on craigslist in my area. If that is indeed the ad its probably quite a bit more expensive than what I've been seeing out there. The ones I've been seeing are under $500, and don't look as rough... though as i've mentioned there haven't been a lot to go on.
clemsonfor
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Yea assuming thats it $450 seems more like it to me and probly will only get $350 or 400 out of it. Those who dont know wont buy it and those who know probly wont give you close to what you want as they know the demand for a rusted cutter is not high by those not sure of quality vs shiny paint!
SandyTX
Bronze Member
Bought my JOHN DEERE 503 2 years ago off craigslist for $200. Had a few minor welds on the back (as these are not heavy duty). But still works great and a great buy. As others have said; toss on some fresh paint (maybe even some new decals from the dealer and you'll offload it in no time.