The Cost-Effectiveness of Using a Garden Tractor Loader vs. Hiring Labor
You can't avoid property maintenance, but how you do it makes a big difference. Many homeowners pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year for snow removal, landscaping, and cleaning up. But you can save a lot of money and become more independent with a garden tractor loader. This article looks at how much it costs to own a garden tractor loader compared to hiring someone to do the work. Initial Cost: Loader vs. Labor Price of a loader: $2,500 to $4,500 (one time). Cost of labor: $25 to $50 an hour or $300 to $500 for each job. The loader pays for itself in just a few seasons. Cost by Task Task: Hiring Labor (Average) and Loader (Do It Yourself) Mulching costs $250 to $400 and is free after you buy it. $50 to $100 for snow removal per storm; free if you do it yourself. Gravel driveway: $300 or more; free if you do it yourself. Cleaning up the yard costs $200 or more, or you can do it yourself for free. The loader's cost is equal to the cost of labor after just 5 to 7...