Used Lawn Mower Buying Guide

If you’re looking to buy a lawn mower and are on a tight budget, buying a used machine is going to be the most affordable option. Thanks to the power of depreciation, these models will come at a much lower sticker price than their new counterparts. However, not all used models are a good deal. We've gathered up the following strategies to help you find the best mower to invest in.

Do Your Research

Knowing exactly what you need can help you negotiate the price better. Look for the features, components, and specs that you know you’ll need for the lawn mowing tasks you want to do. One of the benefits of buying a used mower is that previous owners would have already reviewed whatever was wrong with a particular model. You can now avoid the ones that have frequent issues, and this will go a long way in narrowing down your search.

## Inspect the Equipment

Once you’ve finally found a make and model that you feel confident about, there’s one last box you’ll need to check. It’s crucial to inspect the used mower before you finalize the deal. If

this is your first major purchase and you’re not feeling qualified, you can always have a professional inspect it for you. They have the expertise needed to figure out current or future issues that you’ll want to be informed about.

We hope that these tips will help get you a quality used mower. You can save a lot of money when you do your research, pay attention to the state of the machine, and buy from a trusted dealer like SS Equipment. Visit one of our locations in Oregon and Washington to check out our full stock of used mowers. Our team will be happy to help you find what you’re looking for!