What to Look For When Buying Landscaping Equipment

Whether you own your own landscaping business or you’re a residential homeowner looking to do some improvements on your property, having the right equipment is essential to your success. But how do you find what you need? This quick guide will help you to narrow down your options so that you can choose the right pieces of landscaping equipment for the jobs you need to do.

Your Tasks

Think about the types of work you plan to do with the equipment. If you’re looking to mow a yard that has a number of obstacles on it, you may need to invest in a small walk-behind mower instead of a riding lawn mower. If you’re trying to even out grass and trim weeds around the perimeter of a property, a trimmer will be necessary. If you’re trying to grade or even out land, you may want a lawn tractor with implements that allow for grading and cultivation. 

Your Budget

Consider how much you can afford to spend on your landscaping equipment. It may be best to purchase the most essential items now, then add more specialized equipment to your collection at a later date. Purchasing used equipment is another way to save some money. Some pieces of landscaping equipment may even be able to perform more than one task, which saves you both time and money.

Stop by our location in Jonesborough, TN, today to tour our inventory of new and used landscaping equipment for sale. Discuss your financing options with one of our helpful sales team members. West Hills Tractor serves our customers in Johnson City and Greeneville, TN.