Why spend the money on a commercial-grade mower from a name brand when you can buy one at a big-box store for less?
When it comes to lawn equipment, you get what you pay for. Homeowners with relatively small yards to maintain can get away with purchasing residential-grade lawn equipment, but that’s not a good option for lawn care professionals. Green industry pros need commercial-grade equipment that can handle daily use and deliver a solid return on investment.
Commercial-grade equipment is longer-lasting and more efficient. It also provides superior performance and better repairability. The commercial warranties and advantages that come with buying from a local dealer are also great for lawn and landscaping professionals.
Longer-Lasting
Commercial-grade lawn and landscaping equipment is built for long-lasting durability. If you go to a brand’s website and compare their homeowner and commercial-grade equipment, you’ll notice this in the descriptions. Extra-durable materials and reinforced designs are the norm for commercial mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and other equipment.
Longer-lasting and more durable equipment is good for your company in several ways. When you pay more for something, you expect it to last, and quality equipment delivers on that expectation. Commercial-grade equipment can hold up to the daily work demanded by professional lawn care and landscaping. Long-lasting commercial equipment also tends to hold its value for resale if you decide to replace the equipment before it wears out.
More Efficient
Increased power and efficiency are other perks of commercial-grade equipment. Brands that have worked with green industry pros for years understand the demands of the commercial lawn care and landscaping industries. These brands work to provide their commercial clients with powerful tools that efficiently handle essential outdoor tasks. These brands are also constantly investing in innovation to provide lawn and landscape professionals with the high-quality tools they need.
Commercial mowers are often faster than residential models, letting your crews complete lawnmowing tasks more quickly. Commercial trimmers deliver fast and powerful cutting performance, making quick work of grass and weeds. Professional-grade chainsaws can provide reliable, efficient cutting performance in conditions that would be too much for most homeowner saws to handle. Across the board, commercial-grade equipment is the more efficient option for professionals.
Superior Performance
In addition to increased efficiency, commercial equipment also delivers superior performance. Higher quality cutting parts mean superior cutting performance for mowers, trimmers, and saws. When your equipment cuts cleanly, your customers get well-manicured lawns and landscaping that improve their properties’ curb appeal.
Commercial-grade tools also perform better for your crews. The equipment is reliable and easy to use. Most commercial equipment includes ergonomic features to make it easier to work with for long periods of time. Padded shoulder harnesses for trimmers, shock-absorbing suspension on zero-turn mowers, vibration-reducing systems, and well-designed handles and controls reduce strain on your operators.
Maintenance and Repairability
Even with the durability of commercial equipment, it’s important to keep up with routine maintenance to extend the life of your equipment. Staying on top of tasks like cleaning the equipment, sharpening cutting blades, checking tire pressure, and cleaning or replacing air filters helps keep your equipment running smoothly. Regular maintenance also helps prevent downtime and costly repairs.
Commercial equipment typically has better repairability than cheaper equipment. Since it’s designed for daily use and long-lasting reliability, the equipment is also designed for quick maintenance, ongoing service, and simplified repairs with readily available parts. Whether you do repairs in-house or at a local service center, commercial-grade equipment is typically something that you can complete repairs on efficiently.
Commercial Warranties
Another big reason for professionals to purchase commercial-grade lawn equipment is that the equipment comes with a commercial warranty. If you get residential equipment, there’s a good chance the warranty will not cover commercial use. Ideally, you won’t need to use the warranty, but a commercial warranty provides peace of mind and protects your investment if something goes wrong with your new equipment.
Reliable equipment is the backbone of a green industry business. You need to be sure that your mowers, trimmers, aerators, edgers, and other equipment are available and in good working order to do the tasks your clients are paying for. Buying equipment that has a commercial warranty helps protect your investment in the equipment that’s so vital to the success of your company. And when you work with a dealership, you’ll receive warranty support that helps you get back up and running as soon as possible.
Dealership Advantage
When shopping for commercial-grade equipment, make sure you check out local dealerships. At an authorized dealership, you’ll find dealer-exclusive brands like Scag and STIHL that provide some of the highest quality commercial-grade equipment available. Dealers carry higher-quality models of equipment, even for brands that you can also find in big-box stores. In addition, dealerships offer competitive pricing. They’re also positioned to help you take advantage of bulk purchase discounts, extended commercial warranties, financing packages, and brand-specific loyalty programs like Scag’s Fleet Purchaser Program.
Local dealers can also offer personalized service, expert knowledge, and support that continues long after the initial sale. Here at Richardson Saw, we have one of the largest parts inventories in the area. This ensures fast turn-around on repairs our expert technicians complete at our service center, and you can also purchase parts from us for in-house repairs. In addition, we do several operator training sessions every year with our commercial clients to help your team to help manage fleet equipment maintenance.
Ready to invest in commercial-grade equipment for your green industry company? Visit us today at our location in Richardson, Texas, or browse our online inventory. Come see for yourself why Richardson Saw & Lawnmower has been an industry leader for over 50 years, providing landscape professionals and contractors with quality commercial equipment and the best service possible.
