A.A.H. Lots and Lawns Set Up

[aahotard]

Just thought I would post an update of what my rig looks like. It's nothing extreme but i definitely gets the job done. By the way i'm 16 years old and do about 10 lawns a week or so. I'm hoping to get more accounts this summer and expand if at all possible. Sorry for the picture being a little blurry. i'm not sure what happend. Please comment and let me know what you think.

[aahotard]

here is one more picture

[DLAWNS]

Nice setup. Good luck expanding your business!

[LawnTamer]

Love the T-bar, best belt drive system around. Once you grow a little, you can get a bigger WB with a sulky.
Nice set up.

[Petr51488]

Thats a wierd lookin mower.. can't say i've seen that before.

[jonvan]

Nice setup! Everything looks to be in great shape. What size lawns do you cut with the 32''?

[aahotard]

Petr51488 ya the mower looks a little funny just because it's a single spindle with only one blade and it's a floating deck. But it is a great mower. And I got a great deal on

And jonvan I cut lots and as many normal lawns as possible just bc it mulches great and gets lawns done a he'll of a lot faster then my old pushmower. The only problem is that in tight places turning that thing aroun you have to be careful not to tair up the grass. Otherwise it's a great mower

[Lawn Freak]

Looks good, planning to upgrade to a bigger truck?

[thu cutting edge]

u need a sulky for that mower. try ebay they are about $160.

[aahotard]

Yes definately. I will probally end up getting my grandpaw's truck which is a 2005 sierra 1500 with a 4.8L V8 because he is 83 years old and will probally be getting his license revoked soon because he is not the swiftest when it comes to driving but this will definnately be an improvement from my 4 cylinder S-10. And hope I will be getting it soon.but I just have no idea when

[Jusmowin]

Looks like a great start for you, when all that echo stuff wears out I would upgrade to Stihl and a commercial 21 toro.

[aahotard]

And as for a sulky I will prob. Have to get one bc I just took on an 8 acre job and there is no way I'm going to be walking for that long. Plus the sulky will be paid off for it after the first time I cut it bc I think I'm getting $300 for it

[Petr51488]

And as for a sulky I will prob. Have to get one bc I just took on an 8 acre job and there is no way I'm going to be walking for that long. Plus the sulky will be paid off for it after the first time I cut it bc I think I'm getting $300 for it

Your doing an 8 acre lawn with that small mower? You'll be there all day.. literally..

[grassman177]

i think your set up is cute! ahah. everybody starts somewhere. that mower is way better than pushing!!!

[aahotard]

Jusmowin, I was thinking the same thing bc I hear nothing but great stuff about Stihl. And as for the 21 I as thinking a Honda bc I want a good bagger since the the my walkbehind just mulches and some people just like bagging. How's the toro when it comes to bagging? Anyone know?

[aahotard]

Petr51488 I need to start somewhere and $300 in one day is not bad for 16 year old. There was no way I was turning it down

[NEWGUYRI]

if your doing 8 acres for 300:

A) they are getting a great deal

B) your mower is wayyyyy toooo small

[aahotard]

By the way all it is or atleast use to be a cow pasture but they got to rid of the cows. All it is, is straight back and forth mowing. No blowing, edging, or trimming. Or if any trimming there would be little to none

[aahotard]

How much would you usually charge for 8 acres? I was thinking close to $40 an acre or so

[FinerCutslawnCare]

I charge $85 an acre( that is normally with about 7 trees to trim) I think the lowest I have seen is $65 and acre. I wouldn't back off the trailer for that to tell you the truth.

[lawn crafters]

that is a great starting setup for some one. i whould also not mind have ing that setup and doing small postage stamp lawns, and have another crew with a bigger mower for bigger lawns

[aahotard]

thank you all for complementing on my set up.

[Penscape Landscaping]

aah do not listen to the negatives! Any person on here can not say (if they started at your age) that they have not bid like this. We all have made mistakes but we learn from them. I think it is a fair price if you had a 60 z but you have to start somewhere and keep your prices up and quality top notch! That will sell more thatn anything! Do not buy new until you have to!! Good luck everything looks good!

[DLAWNS]

aah do not listen to the negatives! Any person on here can not say (if they started at your age) that they have not bid like this. We all have made mistakes but we learn from them. I think it is a fair price if you had a 60 z but you have to start somewhere and keep your prices up and quality top notch! That will sell more thatn anything! Do not buy new until you have to!! Good luck everything looks good!

So true. Keep up your work ethic. Don't slack in school and keep working hard!

[CALandscapes]

Nice set up for your age!

BTW - What part of N.O. are you in?

[aahotard]

Metairie. Close to bonnabel. How about you?

[02DURAMAX]

Good start

Nice Echos

[shepoutside]

Nice Set-up! Don't be in a rush, to become a slave to your equipment, what you have will service you well !!

[McFarland_Lawn_Care]

I like how clean and professional your setup looks. Quality appearance with quality work ethic is all you need....you can raise your prices in time and do just fine!! Best of luck in '09 bud!! You are ahead of where I was at your age.

[KACYDS]

Metairie. Close to bonnabel. How about you?

aahotard,

Looks great, keep working hard and you will do great. I don't do any mowing, just spraying. Most of my work is in Old Metairie, Uptown, Garden District and the Lake.

Where are you working mostly?

[All_Toro_4ME]

Nice equipment and setup. Post some pics of the 8 acre property when it comes time to cut it and let us know how long it took to mow it.

[Lakewlc]

looks really good. how much did the toro set you back if you dont mind me askin

[South Florida Lawns]

toro makes some weird mowers. That mower has a very good cut though, and its one of the easiest wb to operate. You cannot beat a T-Bar!

[T.Brandon]

A.A.H. Where at in New Orleans are you located, I service the westbank Marrero, Harvey area.

[aahotard]

I work mostly in Lakeview and Metairie, Live in Metairie, and the mower i got a last years model so i got a deal on it out of texas so i avoided sales tax. it was $2400 It was $600 more here thats why i got the one in texas

[CALandscapes]

We have a shop/yard in Elmwood and an office in St. Rose.

By the way, back to the $300; I agree with you, AAH, $300 in a day isn't bad when you're 16!

[aahotard]

We have a shop/yard in Elmwood and an office in St. Rose.

By the way, back to the $300; I agree with you, AAH, $300 in a day isn't bad when you're 16!

That's what I'm saying

[W.L.M.]

Petr51488 I need to start somewhere and $300 in one day is not bad for 16 year old. There was no way I was turning it down

Yes it really isn't, 8 acres 300 dollars and it should take him about 6-7 hours if it is just mowing. Pretty nice account for someone his
age.

[a clear difference lawn]

Nice, clean rig! My only suggestion would be to get yourself a couple of traffic cones, If your drivers are anything like ours in Orlando. The last thing you want is some happy hour junkie smashing in to your equipment -- because most likely they wont have insurance.

[aahotard]

Nice, clean rig! My only suggestion would be to get yourself a couple of traffic cones, If your drivers are anything like ours in Orlando. The last thing you want is some happy hour junkie smashing in to your equipment -- because most likely they wont have insurance.

yes that probably wouldn't be bad idea. I'm gonna have to get me some

[D & J Lawn Care]

looks ten time better than my first set up, if your doing it like that at 16 you'll have 3 four man trucks with your name on the doors by time your 30 good job,looks good

[aahotard]

back to the top

[Dixie Lawns]

awesome setup!

[LBLC_LCO]

Looks good.

Good luck to you this year!

[mowerdude777]

Nice setup hows that toro

[aahotard]

I like it alot. Actually only have 10 hrs. on the machine. Picked up a couple of quarts from the dealer today to change the break in oil. Just got it in december but havent got to use it a whole lot since recently. love using it over the 21 anyday. has plenty of power with the 13hp to mulch everything i do for the most part. plus i got a great deal on it so yeah.

[81Bronk36]

13 HP is a lot for just 32", thats good. Keep it up. Thats a lot more then I had when I was your age.

Edit: is it electric start??

[aahotard]

no, pull start. luckily it starts every time first pull because pulling something with that much compression a few times would wear me out. its alot diff. than a 21. hah

[2brothersyardcare]

nice stuff man