just wondering what others charge for acreage mowing with a 60" zero turn. with a new job do you charge for having a look on foot first for rocks,stumps etc.
just wondering what others charge for acreage mowing with a 60" zero turn. with a new job do you charge for having a look on foot first for rocks,stumps etc.
Hi Luey, We seem to average around $60 an hour for our 54 inch.Originally Posted by luey
Shannon
how do you approach a new job? do you take time to check for hazards. is that included on your end cost.
My old boss charges around $80/acre for his 60" zero turn. We used to walk around with a mesauring wheel to work out size. That was for school mowing.
yer i would charge $66.00 inc 4 acreage with 60inch
you can get more 4 commercial work upwards of $75-$80
What to charge? As much as the market will bear...that is, as much as you can squeeze out of the customer!
i think your best of charging what is right for you per her only then will you cover your cost and really make money out of it after all whats the point of buying such a expensive rideon if your cant make money out of it. i charge i diffrent prices on my 42 inc husltler min 70 per hr but then i add in the time it takes to get out there and how hard the propty will be on the mower. if its a sand block u will go trough blades very fast.
I agree with charge what ia right for you, Although i have a minimum hire charge try and stay away from the hourly hire and just quote on the job this will depend on the machine you have, for example i run a 61 inch scag turf tiger a very fast and powerful machine I can mow 5 acres on a regular basis in under 2 hours charge for this is $220 but if its more difficult i add what i think it will take me at $100 per hour.
Regards Rob, Maxwells Mowing
How many acres per hour are you guys typically able to mow with your 54 - 60inch zero turn machines?
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My mates john deere 60 inch zero turn mows an Ha in 1 hour and his new machine (cant remeber what brand - its red) which is a 72 inch zero turn mows an Ha in 40 mins. And that me mowing.
I know a walker mower with a 48" cut mows an oval which is 1.1Ha in 1.5 hours.
I have a 32inch cox. Mows a footy oval in 1hr 40mins.
Considering it only does 8kph I'm guessing the 54inch Hustler I'm looking at would do it in about 30 mins??
Cheers Rick
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Bluey
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Lots a lawnies have a 32inch cox! We are a gifted bunch.
"I've got a 32inch cox and I'm not affraid to use it!!"
Cheers Rick