If you want to save big bucks on a riding mower, you should buy one when they are on sale. The best time of year to buy a riding lawn mower is early-autumn. This is when retailers and dealerships have the best sales on all types of lawnmowers.
Do you need a new riding mower, but want to avoid paying full price? You have come to the right page. Today, we’re going to discuss the best time of year to buy a riding mower. We’ll answer all the questions you have about finding a riding mower on sale. Keep reading to learn more.
When do the best riding lawn mower sales take place?
If you want to find a good sale on riding mowers, the best time to start looking is in September. In early-autumn, there is a lower demand for lawnmowers, so retailers will put them on sale in an effort to move the machines so they can begin making room for the winter power equipment.
The stores will often markdown the prices after summer in hopes to sell the remaining lawnmowers so they don’t have to make room for storage. Since riding mowers take up a lot of space, the retailers want to have them sold so they don’t need to take them off the floor and make room for them in the back.
Will you be able to find discounted riding mowers in the winter?
If you are searching for riding mowers in the winter time, it’s very rare to find one on the store’s floor in any retail store. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t any in storage that can be sold, so you may need to ask a store associate or manager about what stock they may have available.
Since there aren’t set sales for riding mowers in the wintertime, we can’t guarantee that you will get a better rate. Some store managers may negotiate the price because they want to get the riding mower out of the storage area to have more space.
What months are ideal for buying a riding mower on sale?
September is the most common month to find a riding mower on sale, but each store is different so there are other months when you may find a great deal. At the beginning of the season, in April and May, some stores will have sales to get you in there to purchase everything you need for your lawn and garden.
Some stores also start the sales earlier if lawnmower sales haven’t been impressive, so you may be able to find a good sale as early as August. If you miss out on the September sales, don’t worry because many stores keep the sales running through October as well.
Can I find a riding mower during Black Friday?
In the US, it’s common for everything to go on sale for Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Riding mowers and other lawnmowers are no exception to these sales, however, you may have to do some digging around to find out which stores have lawnmower sales off-season.
Finding Black Friday sales on riding mowers can be well worth it, as many homeowners have been able to snag rock-bottom prices on this day. If retail locations don’t have stock out, it is a great idea to try to find a sale on one online.
When should you consider buying a new riding mower?
There are signs that your current lawnmower may be giving you that it’s time to invest in a new riding mower, which will be your cue to get one while they are on sale before your current one breaks down. The most obvious sign is the end of your current lawnmower’s warranty or the simple desire of wanting a new or upgraded mower.
Some clues that your current mower could be giving you that it’s about to break down include transmission issues, engine issues, or problems with other areas of the mower. If your lawnmower has been shutting off on its own or breaking down, that’s its way of telling you it’s time to retire it.
Are riding lawn mowers worth it?
Most homeowners will agree that if you have a bigger lawn to cut, then a riding mower is a lot more beneficial than a push mower. This is because you can get more grass cut with less time and effort.
A good rule of thumb when determining which lawnmower style is right for you is to go by 1/4 acre. If your property has 1/4 or more of grass to be cut, then a riding mower is usually worth it.
What is the average price of a riding mower?
According to Lawn Starter, the average cost of a riding mower is around $2,450. That is a big chunk of change for a machine you may only use in summer and early autumn.
When you find a riding mower on sale, you could save a few hundred dollars. It’s common to find the price drops by either 20 or 30 %, or they will take a set amount (such as $300 or $400) to save off the original price.
How long will a new riding mower last?
Most riding mowers are built to last for 1000 to 1500 hours of work. For the average homeowner, this will work out to be 10 to 15 years of use, give or take depending on how often you use the machine.
This is one reason why it could pay off in the long run to spend a bit more money on a higher quality riding mower. There are many reliable mower brands that can last longer than expected if well maintained over the years.
What are the best riding mower brands to buy on sale?
If you want a dependable riding mower, you should look for John Deere, Cub Cadet, or Husqvarna. Some other brands worth mentioning are Troy Bilt and Toro for quality riding mowers.
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