Craigslist Lawn Mowers For Sale By Owner (2024)

FAQs

How much should I pay for a good lawn mower? ›

Push lawn mower prices are $100 to $500 on average. The price of a riding lawn mower is $1,800 to $5,000. A zero turn mower costs $3,000 to $5,000. Annual lawn mower maintenance costs $45 to $200.

Resale Value

We have several customers that have traded in their mower and attachments that are decades old and still receive up to several hundred dollars for them. That's pretty amazing considering what they originally paid plus all the hours they put on them!

We were eager to see if the battery-powered mowers could handle a large yard as well as the tried-and-true gasoline models, and we were satisfied. The Ego Power+ LM2135SP (available at Amazon for $599.00) came out on top as the best lawn mower we've tested.

Kubota is the only brand to earn top scores across the board in Consumer Reports' new riding-mower predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings for 2024. The brand receives stellar marks in those key attributes for both its gas lawn tractors and zero-turn-radius mowers in CR's survey-based ratings.

You can expect to get anywhere from six to ten years out of your riding mower, or longer with proper care and maintenance. Like most machines, riding lawn mower life varies depending on a number of factors including terrain, maintenance and upkeep, number of hours used, and more.

On average, you can charge between $50 and $250 to mow a lawn in the U.S. If the service includes lawn maintenance, like edging and clipping removal, you can charge between $135 to $450.

The very best time of year to buy a lawn mower for a great price is in the early fall, when the cooler temperatures stall the growth of grass until the following spring. It seems counterintuitive to buy a big-ticket item when you won't be using it for months, but your wallet will thank you.

The overall consensus was that timing is a factor worth considering when shopping for a new lawn mower, since the time of year you shop will dictate the price. The optimal months to purchase a lawn mower are March, April, October, and December.

The cost of a new lawn mower ranges from $160 to $3,000. Lawn mower tune-ups and repair costs, on the other hand, go anywhere from $10 to $250. In other words, your model will play a large role in whether it's worth hanging on to an old clunker.

"The decision to end lawn mower production is driven by market forces such as stricter environmental regulations, shifting customer preferences, and our focus on growing profitable products in our portfolio," read Honda's statement. Notably, though, it's not a complete end to gasoline-powered Honda tools, though.

Which Briggs and Stratton engine is best? ›

Best: 575EX Series™

The E SERIES sets the benchmark performance for the outdoor power equipment industry. In addition to improved emissions, these engines deliver the power, performance and reliability users have come to expect from us.

American-Made* Cutting Power

*STIHL gas-powered zero-turn mowers are made in America of U.S. and global materials.

In addition to the extra features available on more expensive mowers, high-end mowers have better-quality components. You'll find easy-rolling ball bearing wheels, long-lasting composite or aluminum decks, and top-quality engines. And most high-end mowers include a longer warranty, too.

Cheaper brands may not be backed by the same long serving warranty a premium brand will offer thanks to its confidence in the product. And if they are, the ability to claim a repair or replacement part under warranty may be more difficult if service centers are not available.

On average, mowing costs around $36 to $105, yard cleanup prices range from $174 to $436, and overseeding will typically cost between $592 and $1,768.