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Your Message: Smilies [get more]	[quote="lgmusa" pid='2716' dateline='1761543536'] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]You can't avoid property maintenance, but how you do it makes a big difference. Many homeowners pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year for snow removal, landscaping, and cleaning up. But you can save a lot of money and become more independent with a garden tractor loader.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]This article looks at how much it costs to own a garden tractor loader compared to hiring someone to do the work.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Initial Cost: Loader vs. Labor[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Price of a loader: $2,500 to $4,500 (one time).[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Cost of labor: $25 to $50 an hour or $300 to $500 for each job.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]The loader pays for itself in just a few seasons.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Cost by Task[/b][/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Task: [/b]Hiring Labor (Average) and Loader (Do It Yourself)[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Mulching costs $250 to $400 and is free after you buy it.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]$50 to $100 for snow removal per storm; free if you do it yourself.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Gravel driveway: $300 or more; free if you do it yourself.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Cleaning up the yard costs $200 or more, or you can do it yourself for free.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]The loader's cost is equal to the cost of labor after just 5 to 7 uses.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Long-Term Return on Investment[/b][/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]5 years of work: $5,000 to $7,000.Average loader investment: $3,500.Over five years, you'll save between $1,500 and $3,500, plus the loader's resale value. Extra Value Beyond Cost[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Freedom:[/b] No waiting for contractors.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Flexibility:[/b] You can work on projects when you want.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Quality Control:[/b] Make sure you get the results you want.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Case Study[/b][/font][/color][/size] [color=#000000][size=1][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]A homeowner in the Midwest spends $350 a year to get rid of snow, $500 a year to mulch, and $400 a year to fix their gravel driveway. That's a total of $1,250 a year. They got their money back in less than three years by buying a garden tractor loader.[/font][/size][/color] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Common Questions[/b][/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Q1: Do loaders only work on big properties?[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Not at all. They help even properties that are half an acre.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Q2: Do loaders keep their value when you sell them?[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Yes, units that are well-maintained can sell for 50% to 70% of their original price.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Q3: What about the costs of gas and upkeep?[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Not much compared to the cost of hiring people over and over.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Q4: Is it worth it to pay up front?[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]Definitely, especially if you want to live in your home for a long time.[/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif][b]Ending[/b][/font][/color][/size] [size=small][color=#000000][font=CustomSerif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', serif]A [url=https://lgmusa.com/front-end-loader/][color=#000000][b]garden tractor loader[/b][/color][/url] is one of the best things a homeowner can buy when it comes to getting a good return on investment. Instead of spending thousands on labor costs, make a one-time investment and enjoy years of freedom and savings.[/font][/color][/size] [/quote]
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You can't avoid property maintenance, but how you do it makes a big difference. Many homeowners pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year for snow removal, landscaping, and cleaning up. But you can save a lot of money and become more independent with a garden tractor loader. This article looks at how much it costs to own a garden tractor loader compared to hiring someone to do the work. Initial Cost: Loader vs. Labor Price of a loader: $2,500 to $4,500 (one time). Cost of labor: $25 to $50 an hour or $300 to $500 for each job. The loader pays for itself in just a few seasons. Cost by Task Task: Hiring Labor (Average) and Loader (Do It Yourself) Mulching costs $250 to $400 and is free after you buy it. $50 to $100 for snow removal per storm; free if you do it yourself. Gravel driveway: $300 or more; free if you do it yourself. Cleaning up the yard costs $200 or more, or you can do it yourself for free. The loader's cost is equal to the cost of labor after just 5 to 7 uses. Long-Term Return on Investment 5 years of work: $5,000 to $7,000.Average loader investment: $3,500.Over five years, you'll save between $1,500 and $3,500, plus the loader's resale value. Extra Value Beyond Cost Freedom: No waiting for contractors. Flexibility: You can work on projects when you want. Quality Control: Make sure you get the results you want. Case Study A homeowner in the Midwest spends $350 a year to get rid of snow, $500 a year to mulch, and $400 a year to fix their gravel driveway. That's a total of $1,250 a year. They got their money back in less than three years by buying a garden tractor loader. Common Questions Q1: Do loaders only work on big properties? Not at all. They help even properties that are half an acre. Q2: Do loaders keep their value when you sell them? Yes, units that are well-maintained can sell for 50% to 70% of their original price. Q3: What about the costs of gas and upkeep? Not much compared to the cost of hiring people over and over. Q4: Is it worth it to pay up front? Definitely, especially if you want to live in your home for a long time. Ending A garden tractor loader is one of the best things a homeowner can buy when it comes to getting a good return on investment. Instead of spending thousands on labor costs, make a one-time investment and enjoy years of freedom and savings.