How Much To Pay For Second Hand Mowers?

Buying a second hand mower is not like buying a brand new one, or even like buying most other used items (such as cars and caravans). Mowers depreciate on a very different level so, for a lot of people, it can be hard to know when they are paying too much.

The standard seems to be that, after 3 years, a mower that has been produced by a good quality manufacturer will have lost around half of its original value. In this case, if someone paid $200 for a lawnmower new, you can expect to spend about $100 buying it used. Then, every year after, the lawnmower will depreciate in value even more.

There are, however, other factors to take into consideration when knowing how much a second hand mower is worth. What about the current state of the mower? Does it still look brand new or has it seen better days? If a mower is 4 years old but has hardly been used, you may be expected to pay a little more for it. On the other hand, if a mower is only 1 year old and has been used in rough conditions daily, you could probably snap it up for a bargain.

One of the best pieces of advice to follow when it comes to buying a second hand mower is that you should go with your gut instinct. If you feel that the seller is asking too much for their lawnmower, then they are probably are – tell them “thanks but no thanks” and keep looking. Know what you’re looking for, and your judgment of second hand prices will come naturally.