In Michigan, snow removal companies offer lawn care services during the summer. That way, they’re able to bring in money year-round. If you wish to enter the lawn care business, it’s important to know what you’re up against. Not only will you have competition, but you’ll need to get started with the right lawn care equipment.
Continue reading to learn what equipment you’ll need to start a lawn mowing business.
Lawn Care Equipment
What You’ll Need
The below lists can’t predict everything you’ll need. Yet, they should help you understand how you’ll spend most of your start-up money. Also, it’s important to remember that different companies have different needs.
If you have a lot of large properties, you’re going to depend on your riding lawn mowers more. Likewise, you’ll use Zero-Turn Radius (ZTR) mowers more for parks and other places with a lot of obstacles.
Major Purchases:
- Truck
- Equipment Trailer
- Lawn Tractors
- Garden Tractors
- ZTR Mowers
- Push Mowers
Other Equipment & Tools:
- Leaf Blowers
- Trimmers
- Hedge Trimmers
- Edgers
- Eye and Ear Protection
- Gloves
- Blade Sharpeners
- Lawn Bags
- Gas Containers
- Oil
- Various Lawn Tools (e.g. rakes or pruners)
Garden vs. Lawn Tractor
Different jobs require . A garden tractor has different attachments, which makes it versatile. Unlike lawn tractors that can only mow, garden tractors can plow and even tow heavy equipment. A garden tractor also has a more powerful engine and transmission than the lawn tractor.
Yet, the garden tractor also has its drawbacks. Since this mower is heavy and has large rear drive wheels, it’s not able to make tight corners. It also isn’t able to move around obstacles with the same ease as a lawn tractor. Lawn tractors have smaller wheels that help them maneuver around obstacles. This is why it’s important to have a variety of lawn care equipment.
ZTR Mower
ZTR stands for Zero-Turn Radius. This means that a ZTR lawn mower is able to get in and out of tight spaces with ease. That way, you won’t mow down your client’s prized flowers by accident.
You’ll also be able to access places with a ZTR mower that other riding lawn mowers wouldn’t be able to reach. This kind of versatility is a major benefit for lawns that have sharp turns, tight angles, or any yard that requires more accuracy/precision when being mowed.
Push Mower
Most companies use self-propelled push mowers over manual mowers to save time and energy. Push mowers are great for properties with steep slopes. While commercial riding lawn mowers cover a lot of ground, they can also tip over on steep hills.
This is why it’s important to have a range of different commercial lawn mowers for your business. That way, you always have access to the best lawn care equipment for each situation.
Where to Buy Lawn Care Equipment
We understand that choosing the right lawn care equipment takes time. This is one of the benefits of working with our company. As a lawn care equipment store, we make sure our inventory is in good condition.
Whether you’re interested in new or used commercial lawn mowers, we can help you find what you need. So come on over to Fredrickson Supply and we’ll see how we can best get you what you need to get your lawn care business started right.
Request a Quote
Our lawn care equipment store in Grand Rapids, MI sells both new and pre-owned mowers. To request a free quote, call Fredrickson Supply at (888) 949-2385.
This blog post has been updated.
