Are you interested in starting your own landscaping company? Before you get started, you’ll need some equipment. To help you out, we’ve put together a sensible guide on the lawn care equipment you need to start a landscaping company.
Mower
You can’t be much of a landscaper without a lawnmower! One of the first crucial decisions you’ll need to make for your landscaping company is whether to go with a push mower or a riding mower. A push mower will be more affordable, but a riding mower will get the job done more quickly, and it’ll be easier on your body. Completing jobs more quickly means more time for other clients.
Consider starting with a push mower and garnering some business and profits; then, you can invest those earnings into a riding mower.
Truck & Trailer
The next most important piece of equipment you’ll need for your landscaping company is a truck. After all, you don’t see many landscapers towing their mowers behind sedans. Speaking of towing, getting a trailer for all your equipment is also a good idea. You probably won’t need a trailer immediately if you only use a push mower, but it’s still a worthy investment. Consider getting a decal or logo for your truck so that people recognize your company and name.
Hand Tools
You’ll also need some hand tools to help you professionally refine and manicure landscapes. It depends on what services you plan to offer, but in general, any landscaping company should have these tools on hand:
- Trimmer
- Leaf blower
- String trimmer
- Lawn spreader
- Clippers
With these simple tools, you can perform many services for your clients. The more services you can offer, the more you’ll profit.
Heavy-Duty Equipment
Many landscapers also offer other services that require heavy-duty lawn care equipment. You probably don’t need to acquire this equipment initially, but it’s worth keeping in mind. Chain saws and wood chippers will allow you to trim branches and trees, a lucrative service for landscapers. There are even tree stump removal machines for homeowners who are sick of looking at the stumps in their backyards. Remember, the more services you can offer your customers, the more valuable you are to them.
You need a lot of lawn care equipment to start a landscaping company, from mowers to hand tools to transportation. Your equipment is your livelihood, so don’t try to save a few bucks in the short term for unreliable or shoddy tools.
