This is how I sell TRACTORS and LAWN MOWERS on Facebook Marketplace: Toro LX 426 Tractor / MTD mower
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- It's rare that I work on machines that already run. So, I figured this was a good video to demonstrate how I get power equipment ready and listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. In this episode I get two machines serviced and polished and I even walk you through how I photograph them and list them on marketplace.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:05:03 First start of the Toro tractor
0:08:02 Working on the MTD push mower
0:26:40 Quick wipe down and shine
0:28:24 Working on the Toro tractor
0:56:15 Cleaning and shining the Toro Tractor
1:00:38 Taking photos for Facebook Marketplace
1:05:20 Outro - Авто та транспорт
I appreciate you mentioning that you are good w/ prospective buyers asking, "Is this still available". As a buyer I don't ask that, because so many seller's are pissy about that. And, believe it or not, I'm never surprised when, I get a reply that's, "Oh, yeah... it sold last week, oops! I guess forgot to remove my ad". It goes both ways. I think the folks that put their don't ask rule are simply wanting to be controlling jerks & are probably lazy, too.
I would list it for 950 and accept 900. Advertising just under the $1000 mark works best with people’s subconscious. 6 ready to go and have done 17 total since November. I do them in my off season. 😎
Awesome!
I have learned my lesson now I always drop the gas no matter how it smells and put fresh in.
I pressure wash most equipment, especially the bottom of mowing decks. Then dry and brush on used motor oil. My next step will be to come up with an old pump sprayer dedicated only to used motor oil specifically for that purpose.
It was 40 degrees F (4.5 Celsius) when I was cleaning this one up. It’s below freezing at night too, so I can’t realistically power wash right now. But I love power washing my equipment before selling it, speeds up the entire cleaning process. But like I mentioned in the video, in early April in Connecticut, it’s just too cold still.
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Actually, I was just sharing my process. I try to get every part of a machine as clean as possible as well as lubricating everything that can be lubricated.
I’m on Cape Cod so I totally get that! Haven’t gotten out my pressure washer yet this year, but soon! Sorry, I forgot what you’d said in the video!
I am, however, going out this morning for the first time this year to use my garden hose and outdoor cleaning setup to wash a really filthy chainsaw for a requested flip. At least it’s easy to blow dry it and bring it back inside to go through. I have a black rubber garden hose that I only drain at the start of real Winter.
@@Rein_Ciarfella I wouldn’t use a garden hose on a chainsaw. Use compressed air. Also, make a video of it and post it to UA-cam. We’d like to see how you work on machines
@@Kylebythecreekoh yea. I’d watch him too. I just subscribed to his channel.
Glad to see you lubed the grease points! I thought about that as I watched the video and was disappointed you didn’t do it. Now I’m happy!😉
Kyle I do alot of work on push mowers more than I do riding mowers. That push mower holds 16 oz. Looks like it needs the carb cleaned cause at three primes it should start first pull.
BTW…
Quantum Briggs 20 oz
Tecumseh 21 oz
And most others take around 16oz
Some good advice there kyle, enjoyed watching
Glad you enjoyed it John!
Now THIS is the kind of content I’d like to see! Just listed my first generator on FBMP. Not expecting a quick sale because it’s not blizzard or hurricane season, but it’s only my second time listing anything so I needed to figure things out and do a good listing.
I’m very curious to see how you list equipment and what you do to prep things.
Great video, thanks for posting.
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching
i bought a craftsman garden tractor briggs and stratton 22 horsepower wow thats been a tough tractor.i think it was made in 99 but not sure just before the lts came out.i had to replace the electric clutch on it thats it all use it every summer half acre it just wont die and 2 belts in 12 years.i keep it inside and wax it and clean it and maintaine it always.they can last forever
I've been cutting my 3/4 acre lot with my John Deere, 16hp Kohler engine, since 1997 and it's still going strong. Standard maintenance and I've always kept it inside out of the weather.
Hard to believe that setup has 800+ hours. Someone will get a nice machine. Down here in the deep South everybody wants something to ride. We cut grass starting in March and ending in December. Twice a week from mid-June through mid-August.
That's funny cuz I also do the same thing. Sometimes I'll use brand new bottle of motor oil. That works well too. It stays longer and it won't dry up like WD-40. But like you said man does it collect dust. Lol😊
use atf to clean the mower
YOUR VIDEOS GOOD I LIKE THINGS LIKE THIS
Glad to hear it!
briggs never let u down
Really a good buy and would resale fast in Texas 😊if it shines
It would be helpful to check the blade balance before installing.
I also check if the blade is bent.
A running toro with the bagger for 200..
that was a robbery.
Not robbery, it was an agreed upon deal. But yeah, I benefited
I"m Starting My own Business like you'res here in Middle Georgia I"m a Retired Old OTR Gearjammer of 30 yrs. But also was an Apprentice John Deere Mechanic Back Home
Are you going to make a UA-cam channel about it?
@@Kylebythecreek No plans as yet for that it"ll just be a Small Business for extra Cash for paying Rent where we Live
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you mentioned that you want to add a fuel cut off on the gravity feed system, is there a reason you wouldn't or would do a fuel cut off on a fuel pump system ?
Fuel pump systems don’t typically have fuel tanks situated above the carburetor. But all gravity systems do have fuel tanks above the carb. So, in a perfect world I’d put a shut off on each gravity system to prevent fuel flooding. And if you can swing it, go ahead and throw a shut off valve on the fuel pump system too. It won’t hurt one bit, and it’ll even be helpful for servicing the fuel system later down the road
You should consider opening a store. My grandma owned a store. You should do that too. Call it Kyle's store
I’ll do it right away
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😂 If you’re a great cook and all your friends tell you to open a restaurant…
NEVER do that! 😉
@@Rein_Ciarfella I’m thinking about it though
I’m curious, what did you end up getting for the push mower?
$150
That’s about what they go for here in Stonewall, La.
What Town are you in? I am in Ct, I also do same and have Hoods and parts
Send me an email
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@@chriscarlson3557 my email is in my profile
@@Kylebythecreek - me digitally dumb dont know how
I'd try to sell it for $900 because you know people will finagle the price and try to get it cheaper. That way you at least get $850 $800. I think that's a good price.😊
Sold it for $1000
What evidence do you have that including a video really helps to sell your equipment?
Person experience. I don’t have any pie graphs or anything. Buyers always ask for a video if you dont have one. Mine as well post a video in the listing. Wouldn’t you rather express interest in a machine that you know runs and operates? The video definitely helps
Yeah, I guess you’re probably right. I’ll add a video to listings as soon as someone asks for one and if that becomes a pattern then I’ll certainly take your advice. Thx!
@@Rein_Ciarfella plus, it only takes a minute to make the video. I can’t think of a reason why a video of your machine running and operating would hurt your sale. Can you?
@@Kylebythecreek
Nope, I guess not! I see so many really bad ones I think I must have developed a negative attitude towards them. Time to back up and rethink this one, Rein! 😉👍
Stupid question
The cardboard is to keep the battery off a metal surface!!! It will slowly drain without a non conductive surface!!!! It will RUIN the barrery!!!!!!!
Every battery tray for a lawn tractor is metal. Plus the battery shell is plastic, I don’t see how each tractor battery needs cardboard under it
They have rubber there from the factory. People dont replace it. Look it up. Wet Concrete also drains batteries. Plastic isnt conductive which is my point.
It is why the battery lived for so long….
Hey Kyle I tried sending you my email address. I don’t know if you received it but I’m looking to purchase a riding mower. Let me know how to contact you and we’ll go from there. Thanks!