The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £250
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used lawn mower is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for lawn mowers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a lawn mower
- Engines that start readily and run evenly
- Battery models with cells still holding a full lawn’s charge
- Sharp, undamaged blades and an intact deck
- Grass box present and uncracked
What lowers it
- Hard starting or smoking engines
- Degraded batteries on cordless models
- Rusted or holed decks
- Missing grass box, which is model-specific
How to work out what yours is worth
- Start it from cold and let it run for a few minutes
- Check the deck underneath for rust holes
- On cordless models, cut a full lawn and report the real runtime
Once you have those three answers you can place your own lawn mower on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Is a used lawn mower worth selling?
Yes, particularly petrol machines that start reliably and cordless models with healthy batteries. Buyers value proven starting above almost anything.
What should I do before selling a petrol mower?
Fresh fuel, a clean air filter and a sharp blade. All three are cheap and make the machine demonstrably better to a buyer.
Does a missing grass box matter?
Yes. Boxes are model-specific and often cost a meaningful share of the mower’s value.
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