should I buy new or used equipment when starting

[CuttinUP]

should I buy new or used mowers when just starting out? I have been looking at some new models, and they are proud of them$$$$$ Found a 2yr old Scag Tiger that was 8,000.00 when new. and wants 6,000.00 for it. It has been used, but has been taken care of and maintained well. I took a look at the quick 36 online. It seems like it might be OK for the cost but how nice of a finished lawn does it cut? And where would you get parts locally?

[shortgut]

depends on what you can afford

depends on how many customers you have and how much money you have to spend and most of all what do you want . I was lucky I found a used Scag Saber tooth tiger with a 72 " deck with a 31 hp BS/ Dahatsu engine with only 645 hours on it that was 2 seasons ago still no major problems with mower. But just bought a Kubota ZD 18 this week Kubota has a great promo right now 0% for 3 yrs with only 10% down we thought about it and decided to go ahead and buy it we had looked at a used Grasshopper with 100 hrs on a 25 hp Koler engine and they wanted $3950.00 for it so new was a better deal this time for me hope this helps you a little.

[MortNuke]

If you can sleep comfortably knowing you have a large investment of new commercial equipment sitting in your garage (even if you don't have a single customer), then go with new stuff. Excellent same-as-cash loan programs are available to help you get your business started with the reliability, efficiency and "curb appeal" of new equipment (not to mention a warranty, and a dealer who is likely to bend over backwards to provide you good service).

If not - (ie, you toss and turn at night knowing that you must get some customers NOW or skip picking up that prescription medicine at the drug store), then used equipment may be a better choice for you. Build up customers slowly and purchase better and more efficient equipment as you can afford it.

Both paths have been done successfully many many times before. This is not a do-or-die decision. Make a choice that's right for you, and GO!

The Quick36 appears to be an good choice, and the feedback so far on this great site indicates it provides a very good finish cut.

Mort

[CuttinUP]

thanks for the feedback guys. Does any one know any thing about the Quick 36?