Why We Sell Our Mowers After 3 Years

And Why You Might Want to Buy One

At Fresh Cut, we run Wright Stander commercial mowers—36" and 52", both with Kawasaki engines. These aren’t homeowner toys. These are the same machines that knock out hundreds of lawns every year, maintained like aircraft, then sold off before they become a problem.

What We Run: 36" & 52" Wright Standers

We don’t mess with seated zero turns. We run standers only—they’re faster, more maneuverable, and better for our clients' properties.

• 52" Wright Stander X – Kawasaki FX691V, 22HP (give or take)

• 36" Wright Stander Intensity – Kawasaki FS600V, 18.5HP

• Push mowers, trimmers, blowers also come up for sale each winter.

Why We Sell at the 3-Year Mark

Three years is our cutoff. Not because the mower’s failing—because it’s the smart window to sell.

After year three, parts start wearing faster, repairs hit harder, and resale value starts dropping. So we flip while they’re still in good shape and worth real money. That’s smart fleet rotation, not laziness.

Maintained Like a Dealership, Not a Dirt Lot

Every single mower we sell has been:

• Cleaned and winterized off-season (yes, just like Russo or Martin would)

• Serviced based on OEM manual intervals (not “when it sounds bad”)

• Tracked inside a full CMMS system (Limbal) that logs:

  • Oil changes

  • Belt and blade swaps

  • Hydro service

  • Visual inspections

  • PMs based on both hours and calendar date

We’ve got digital service records dating back to early 2024. Most guys selling mowers can’t even tell you when they last changed the oil.

Parts In Stock, Not on Backorder

We don’t wait until something breaks. Our parts shelf is loaded:

• Belts
• Blades
• Caps
• Spindles
• Air filters, etc.

We track usage trends in our system. If we used 10 spindles in 6 months, we restock 10. This keeps our fleet running—and the mowers we sell come from that same system.

Who Should Buy Our Used Mowers?

🛠 Ideal Buyer: A Contractor or Solo Operator

If you know your way around small engine maintenance, this is a steal. You’re getting a pro-grade mower that’s seen regular use but never abuse.

🏡 Homeowners Welcome, Too

Got a decent-sized yard? These run circles around the junk sold at big box stores. If you’re thinking about a tractor, we’d take a Wright Stander over that all day.

What They Sell For

Here’s the breakdown:

Where to Find Our Mowers

We list everything on Facebook Marketplace ahead of the spring season. These machines don’t sit long—our resale is mostly word of mouth at this point.

Once you see that red SOLD sticker, it’s gone.

Looking for Used Commercial Mowers in the Chicago Suburbs?

We’re based near Joliet and serve the Chicago suburbs. If you’re in Plainfield, New Lenox, Shorewood, Naperville, or Lockport, you’re in range.

Follow our Marketplace listings or message us directly.