New toys, alterations,changes,add-on services.......improvements.....etc.

[tomoaktree]

Has anyone made any changes or improvements to their business , equipment or bought anything this year that they are particularly pleased with?


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[Scag48]

I changed my biz name this year, my name wasn't out enough last year for people to know the difference and the reason I did so is because I want to do small landscaping jobs and added landscape and design to my services. I bought a Toro Groundsmaster 118 44" this year and am very happy with it. It was used and I paid $1200 for it. That's pretty much all that's new this year. Hopefully new accounts will follow as well. :D

[HOMER]

I done in posted what I was a changin'. Fittin ta cut back on the crap yards and do more for the good n's. My new goal for commercial accounts is to win the beautification award at as many as I can. Got 5 in the bag, looking for #6.

New toys?

24 trailer
Brand spankin' new Stihl trimmer

what I want: A rain machine that I can turn on at midnight 3 times a week and let it run for 2 hrs.

[Premo Services]

Originally posted by HOMER

what I want: A rain machine that I can turn on at midnight 3 times a week and let it run for 2 hrs.

That would be perfect homer, when you find one let us know where you found it, I want one of those too!!!
As for as changes, I sweat all winter about letting some of the slow paying customers go,and a couple jobs that wanted nothing but mowing{they didn`t trim bushes,weed either). I let the slow pays go, and also the jobs go that didn`t do weeding,trmming bushes,etc. that when I left still didn`t look perfect. When I leave a job my signature is on the job for all to see, and I just didn`t want my name on the ones that didn`t keep their properties up. I picked up 3 new ones that pay more and this is what I didn`t think would happen.

[rdh]

homer can you tell us more on your awards . who gives theses out.i have seen some at mc donald but i thought it was the lawncare compsny that gave them out .kind of like away to kiss but for all the money
that they have spent on there lawn.

[lawnman_scott]

I bought a 98 Ford f150. I like it better than the 79 chevy beleive it or not. Now the 79 chevy is a backup/neighbor eyesore.

[swn]

I got a new grasshopper 725K and a stihl BR400. Look forward everyday to firing both of them up.
The top thing on my wish list is a Powerstroke! The Dodge 360 is killing me $$$$$$.

[Currier]

Changed my pricing/billing to total for season divided into 7 months, LOVE IT! (can you say consistent payments, higher prices? :)

Bought a JD 36 WB from the Lawnsite used equip. It is a great machine and business has really exploded here early on and I am so glad I have this machine to help with the duties.

Have had 4 sprinkler installs fall in my lap and am enjoying the new venture. I've done sprinklers before but now I'm getting paid decent to install.

[Mike (MLC)]

Things I have changed: Well I have dropped the people that were giving me trouble. I kept them on for a while until business starting getting better and now that I am doing fine, I have kicked the trouble makers to the curb!!
New toys: I have quite a few. I just got my Lazer Hp 52" last week, I have gotten 2 new stihl weedeaters, 2 new stihl hedge trimmers, 2 stihl back pack blowers and a back pack sprayer. I was in great need of some up dated equipment. My next goal is to get me a better truck. Not sure how long this old thing can hold up.

[joshua]

started to use flat rates for mulching and installations for landscaping, and seeding. besides that business is booming, its very hard to keep up right now.

[tomoaktree]

I bought a deck lift for my lazer:p I'm also very happy with my Back saver I bought for the trailer , a very good investment. I also boght a tool that I can pick up trash without getting off my mower:)
Just little things can make life a whole lot easier sometimes.
I'm waitng for my discharge chute (ocdc) to come in from Yorksheet. Can't wait to give that a try.:blob3:

[Avery]

YTD we have purchased a couple more BR400's, one FS85, one Toto 62" Z-Master and a JD 5410 with 4-n-1 bucket and backhoe.

[Richard Martin]

I bought a 60" Dixie and a TrimmerTrap (finally). I found some gardeners to take over all landscape maintenance so I can concentrate on grass.

[Runner]

Besides the Stihl FC85 stick edger, I decked my Lazer out with all the extras. Light, striping kit, and Director ocdc. I like it!!

[kutnkru]

Bought a Mattaway Overseeder by Ryan. Cant wait for the fall to get here!!!

Trying to work a deal on a JD 790 30hp right now. Hopefully the owner will accept our bid.

[fastmowing]

I bought a 72" City Slicker. I really like the Dixie Chopper cut. Even though I nearly choked when I looked at the price, I am pleased with the mower. I hope that it really pays off with many summers of mowing.


Thats it for this year.

[John DiMartino]

the mattaway overseeder/slicer is awesome,once the discs are set right,you get excellent germination every time.I borrow one once a year,I love it.

[TFL]

i just bought a New Holland GT18. Can hardly sleep from waiting till i can use it. i bought a powerflowbagger for it has dramaticlly decreased my time at each yard. :)

[sgreanbean]

I bought a used ford 545 tractor with a bucket, box blade, 5ft bush hog, a used ford f250 that is now wrecked! so i bought another! and a Brand spankin new 20ft 14000lb H/D trailer. And i started to loose my hair this year! Kidding! but im due for some gray! (i just turned 30:cry:

[edward hedrick]

I adapted a HusQ baffle kit to fit my Scag Sthm. Seems to stop clumping. also a turbo baffle from scag. Engineaire precleaner.
and a home made Ballard style gate lifter. bought new 2400 echo
to replace 2400 echo/lesco.

[Wood Lawn Man]

Replaced all of my machines with the 2001 Scags with advantage decks. I've hardly bagged a blade all year.