This is how I sell TRACTORS and LAWN MOWERS on Facebook Marketplace: Toro LX 426 Tractor / MTD mower

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Күн бұрын

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

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@mainlittlerock5422 22 күн бұрын

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.

@Motoxr32 2 ай бұрын

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. 😎

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@sunflowermahea225 2 ай бұрын

I have learned my lesson now I always drop the gas no matter how it smells and put fresh in.

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

@@Kylebythecreek 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.

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

@@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 KZfaq. We’d like to see how you work on machines

@bobbydee1187 Ай бұрын

@@Kylebythecreekoh yea. I’d watch him too. I just subscribed to his channel.

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

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!😉

@Turningwrenches85 10 күн бұрын

Some good advice there kyle, enjoyed watching

@Kylebythecreek 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it John!

@jp-us9rq 2 ай бұрын

briggs never let u down

@TheChickenPappy 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for posting.

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching

@toddosterhout9866 2 ай бұрын

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

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

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.

@andrew4403 Ай бұрын

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😊

@richardseymour8746 2 ай бұрын

use atf to clean the mower

@leonwood301 2 ай бұрын

YOUR VIDEOS GOOD I LIKE THINGS LIKE THIS

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@franklovell3149 Ай бұрын

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.

@philliphall5198 2 ай бұрын

Really a good buy and would resale fast in Texas 😊if it shines

@stuartmartin6238 2 ай бұрын

It would be helpful to check the blade balance before installing.

@stuartmartin6238 2 ай бұрын

I also check if the blade is bent.

@mikedavis2969 2 ай бұрын

👍

@tommccully1991 2 ай бұрын

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

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

Are you going to make a KZfaq channel about it?

@tommccully1991 2 ай бұрын

@@Kylebythecreek No plans as yet for that it"ll just be a Small Business for extra Cash for paying Rent where we Live

@TheChickenPappy 2 ай бұрын

I’m curious, what did you end up getting for the push mower?

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

$150

@TheChickenPappy 2 ай бұрын

That’s about what they go for here in Stonewall, La.

@sonofapollo5892 Ай бұрын

A running toro with the bagger for 200.. that was a robbery.

@Kylebythecreek 26 күн бұрын

Not robbery, it was an agreed upon deal. But yeah, I benefited

@theholyplunger 2 ай бұрын

You should consider opening a store. My grandma owned a store. You should do that too. Call it Kyle's store

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

I’ll do it right away

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

@@Kylebythecreek 😂 If you’re a great cook and all your friends tell you to open a restaurant… NEVER do that! 😉

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

@@Rein_Ciarfella I’m thinking about it though

@chriscarlson3557 14 күн бұрын

What Town are you in? I am in Ct, I also do same and have Hoods and parts

@Kylebythecreek 12 күн бұрын

Send me an email

@chriscarlson3557 8 күн бұрын

@@Kylebythecreek

@Kylebythecreek 8 күн бұрын

@@chriscarlson3557 my email is in my profile

@chriscarlson3557 8 күн бұрын

@@Kylebythecreek - me digitally dumb dont know how

@andrew4403 Ай бұрын

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.😊

@Kylebythecreek Ай бұрын

Sold it for $1000

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

What evidence do you have that including a video really helps to sell your equipment?

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

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

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

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!

@Kylebythecreek 2 ай бұрын

@@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?

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 ай бұрын

@@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! 😉👍

@lbowen9708 Ай бұрын

Stupid question

@darrenoftheNorth Ай бұрын

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!!!!!!!

@Kylebythecreek Ай бұрын

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

@darrenoftheNorth 24 күн бұрын

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.

@darrenoftheNorth 24 күн бұрын

It is why the battery lived for so long….

@MichaelBryant-lb4rn Ай бұрын

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!