Need some advice please

[SconsinJoe]

Its been awhile since Ive posted as I landed a fulltime job. I still want to start a lawn care business and since Ive been getting regular paychecks, in the last 2 weeks I have purchased a new trimmer and a new blower. My dilemma is I drive a 2 door scion tc and Im having a hard time figuring out how to haul the mower. I could spend 170 and install a trailer hitch and either A. Save up the money for a 4x8 trailer and go against every manufacturer warning against towing anything or.. B. Spend another 150-200 on a hitch cargo carrier but Im not sure if they make them wide enough to fit a push mower on. Im so motivated to get my business going and acqquiring a truck is out of the question right now. Can anyone give opinions please? I'd appreciate it!

[Fisher]

Lawn care business tips

If this guy can haul a mower, I'm sure you'll figure something out.

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[Hedgemaster]

Do you have a Harbor Freight anywhere near you?

I bought this because the average cargo carrier isn't wide enough for a mower to fit...




Here's a link to the product.



I think with a sale price and a coupon I paid $179 for it and it's probably the best spent money thus far. I can haul my mower into the city without needing to drag my trailer with me. I didn't want to remove my truck cap just to haul a freaking push mower (mower won't fit inside), and besides, I'm too lazy to be lifting a 97 lb mower in and out of a truck all day. A carrier with a RAMP was just the ticket!

Good luck!



ETA:

My big-a$$ 2 stage snowthrower fits on it as well!








and so does my chipper/shredder...





and you can carry other stuff as well...

[Fisher]

Does the Scion have a receiver already?

[SconsinJoe]

Originally Posted by Fisher

Does the Scion have a receiver already?

No, it does not. I would have to buy one from etrailer.com for almost 100 bucks. Plus some drilling is required on the frame for bolt on.

[SconsinJoe]

Originally Posted by Hedgemaster

Do you have a Harbor Freight anywhere near you?

I bought this because the average cargo carrier isn't wide enough for a mower to fit...

That is exactly what I need! There is a harbor Freight about 50 miles from me. Thank you so much for the info Hedgemaster!

[SconsinJoe]

I'll just have to watch the tongue weight as it's only rated for 200 lbs.

[Hedgemaster]

Originally Posted by SconsinJoe

I'll just have to watch the tongue weight as it's only rated for 200 lbs.

From the product info page...

Shipping Weight: 65.55 lbs.

66 lb carrier plus the weight of a push mower should be well below 200 lbs.


Heh. I wasn't sure what the thing weighs. I can carry the thing when I remove it to haul my trailer. It's awkward as heck with the ramp on there though.
I replaced the ramp hinge bolts with locking hinge pins so I can pull them out to remover the ramp, making it easier to carry. That said, I rarely do that any more.
I added plywood because the open floor made it tough to keep the mower where I wanted it. I just use tie-downs to secure it.
The thing is a bit of a pain to assemble, but not impossible. If you've ever assembled any "furniture in a box", you can relate.

Make sure you call to see if they have one in stock before you drive 50 miles. (and be sure to use the 20% off coupon!)

[SconsinJoe]

Originally Posted by Hedgemaster

(and be sure to use the 20% off coupon!)

I cant seem to find the 20% off coupon...it says theres a sale through the 10th but I wont be purchasing it within that time frame.

[Fisher]

Have you set up an online account with Harbor Freight yet? I believe shortly after I did I received sales info. as well as coupons in my email. Hedgemaster did your coupon come from email or a flyer?