Usual rates for MOST jobs; 50 to 60 hp machines, 6 or 7 foot mowers, $55 hr. 90 hp machines, 15 foot batwings $125 hr. Ground man w/weedeater, $45 hr.
Clock starts when I leave the yard, ends when I"m loaded and ready to leave for home/next job. That covers milage.
Simple formula I use for acreage per hr. width (in inches, deduct for overlap) X mph divide by 100. Fast, easy and fairly accurate.
I carry insurance, run LEGAL trucks/trailers, operate with legal payroll for employees, and pay taxes. Some people don"t. That"s their choice.
Almost all of my business is from a handful of clients who provide me with a LOT of business. I don"t do any 1/2-hour jobs. Too many people around with a new compact and a 4" economy grade mower that"ll do them for $25 an hour. Don"t even try to compete with those guys. Let "em work for free. I"d rather go fishing than work for free.
I also mow some for state. (hwy right-of-ways) Payment runs 60 to 90 days after completion of work. They pay higher rate to cover carrying the bill.
Mow enough and you"ll eventually tear up equipment. Fact of life. Charge enough to cover that eventuality.
All things equal, I"d rather price work PER JOB than PER ACRE or PER HOUR. Too many variables from job to job for standard "across the board" rates.
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