What Is a Lawn Mower Bill of Sale?
A lawn mower bill of sale is a written record of a private equipment transfer. Unlike cars, ATVs, or boats, mowers are not titled by any state DMV — there is no plate, no registration, and no central ownership database. That makes the bill of sale the single most important piece of paper in the transaction. It documents who sold what to whom, on what date, for what price, and in what condition.
Lawn mower transactions cover an enormous price range. A 21-inch Toro push mower might trade hands for $150 on Facebook Marketplace, while a used Scag Turf Tiger commercial zero-turn can easily clear $9,000. At either end of that range, both parties benefit from a simple written agreement that records the brand, model, serial number, engine make, hour meter reading, deck width, and whether any attachments — baggers, mulching kits, snow blades, sulkies — are included.
The legal core of a lawn mower bill of sale is the as-is clause. Because mowers are mechanical equipment with consumable parts (belts, blades, spindles, batteries, hydrostatic fluid), even a mower in great shape today can fail next week. A clearly worded as-is statement, signed by the buyer, forecloses most later claims that the seller misrepresented the machine's condition. State UCC provisions and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act both recognize as-is sales when the language is conspicuous and signed.
Whether you are selling a residential walk-behind, transferring a riding tractor to a family member, or moving fleet mowers between landscaping companies, our template gives you a complete, jurisdiction- agnostic record that holds up in small-claims court and satisfies any IRS or state tax inquiry into the sale.
Equipment Details
Brand, model, deck width, engine, and serial number
Hour Meter
Records the runtime equivalent of mileage
As-Is Protection
Disclaims implied warranties under state UCC
How to Write a Lawn Mower Bill of Sale
A clean lawn mower bill of sale follows six steps. Each one closes a loophole that creates disputes weeks or months after the handshake.
Identify Buyer and Seller
List the full legal name, mailing address, phone number, and email of both parties. Avoid nicknames — 'Mike' becomes 'Michael J. Henderson.' If the mower is owned jointly (for example, by a married couple or a landscaping LLC), every co-owner must be listed and must sign.
Describe the Mower in Detail
Record the brand (John Deere, Toro, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Exmark, Scag, Bad Boy, Gravely, Hustler, Ariens, Kubota, Snapper, Simplicity, Ferris), the model number, the year of manufacture, the deck width in inches, the deck color, the engine make and horsepower (Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Vanguard), and the unit serial number from the frame tag.
Record the Hour Meter or Mileage
Write down the current hour meter reading exactly as displayed. If the mower has no hour meter (most push mowers do not), state 'no hour meter equipped.' Have both buyer and seller initial this number to prevent later disputes about whether the meter was tampered with or rolled back.
List All Attachments and Accessories
Itemize every accessory: bagger, mulching plug, snow blade, dethatcher, sulky, spare blades set, blade wrench, owner's manual, chargers (for electric models), spare battery, and any keys. Each line should describe the item briefly so a stranger can confirm exactly what changed hands.
State Price, Payment, and Condition
Write the price in numerals and in words ('$2,400 — Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars'). Note the payment method (cash, cashier's check, Zelle, wire). Add a clear as-is clause: 'Buyer accepts the equipment in its present condition, AS IS, with no warranties express or implied.' Disclose any known defects.
Sign, Date, and Distribute Copies
Both parties sign and date in ink. Print two originals — one for each party. Keep your copy with your tax records for at least four years. Notarization is optional but adds fraud protection on high-value commercial mowers.
Key Components
Every complete lawn mower bill of sale should contain these fields. Missing any one of them weakens your record and may complicate a future warranty transfer or insurance claim.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Buyer & Seller | Full legal names, addresses, phone numbers, signatures |
| Brand & Model | John Deere X350, Toro TimeCutter SS5000, Husqvarna Z254, Cub Cadet ZT1, etc. |
| Year & Color | Year of manufacture and primary deck color |
| Serial / PIN | Unit serial number from frame tag (and engine serial separately) |
| Engine | Make (Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda) and horsepower |
| Deck Width | Cutting width in inches (21, 42, 48, 54, 60, 72) |
| Hour Meter | Current runtime reading or 'no meter equipped' |
| Attachments | Bagger, mulching kit, snow blade, dethatcher, sulky, spare blades |
| Sale Price | Amount in numerals and words, payment method |
| As-Is Clause | Conspicuous disclaimer of implied warranties |
| Signatures & Date | Both parties dated, optional notarization |
Mower Types & Brands
Our template covers every mower category, from $200 walk-behinds to $15,000 commercial zero-turns.
Walk-Behind Push Mower
Manual or self-propelled gas/electric mowers for small residential lawns under half an acre. Typically 20–22 inch decks.
Self-Propelled Mower
Variable-speed drive mowers reduce operator effort on hills and larger residential lots up to one acre.
Riding Lawn Tractor
Front-engine, mid-mount deck riding mowers from John Deere, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, and Craftsman with 38–54 inch decks.
Zero-Turn Mower (ZTR)
Dual-lever steering mowers with caster front wheels that can pivot in place. Common brands include Bad Boy, Exmark, Gravely, Scag, Hustler, and Toro.
Stand-On Mower
Commercial-grade stand-on mowers used by landscaping crews. Brands include Wright, Toro GrandStand, and Scag V-Ride.
Reel Mower
Cylinder-blade manual or powered mowers used for golf greens, bowling lawns, and eco-friendly homeowners.
Robotic Mower
Autonomous battery mowers like Husqvarna Automower and Worx Landroid that operate within a buried boundary wire.
Battery / Electric Mower
Cordless lithium-ion mowers from EGO, Greenworks, Ryobi, and DeWalt — increasingly common in residential sales.
Push vs. Riding vs. Zero-Turn
These three formats dominate the used market. Each has different value drivers, common failure points, and bill-of-sale considerations.
| Factor | Push / Walk-Behind | Riding Tractor | Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Price | $150 – $800 | $1,200 – $5,000 | $3,500 – $15,000 |
| Deck Width | 20–22 in. | 38–54 in. | 42–72 in. |
| Engine Brand | Briggs, Honda, Kohler | Kohler, Briggs, Kawasaki | Kawasaki, Kohler, Vanguard |
| Hour Meter | Rare | Standard | Standard |
| Common Failure | Carburetor, pull cord | Belts, spindles, battery | Hydrostatic pumps, spindles |
| Resale Value | Low — fast depreciation | Moderate | Strong — slow depreciation |
| Bill of Sale Risk | Low | Moderate | High — itemize attachments |
Form Preview
Here is what each section of the form looks like before you fill it in.
Section 1: Parties — buyer, seller, addresses
Section 2: Equipment — brand, model, year, serial, engine, deck
Section 3: Hours — meter reading and acknowledgement
Section 4: Attachments and accessories
Section 5: Price and payment method
Section 6: As-is clause and disclosed defects
Section 7: Signatures, dates, optional notary block
Sample Lawn Mower Bill of Sale
LAWN MOWER BILL OF SALE
Private Equipment Transfer Document
This Bill of Sale is entered into on[Date] between:
SELLER:
Name: [Seller]
Address: [Address]
BUYER:
Name: [Buyer]
Address: [Address]
1. EQUIPMENT
Brand: [Brand] Model: [Model]
Year: [Year] Deck: [in]
Serial #: [Serial]
Engine: [Make / HP]
2. HOUR METER
Reading: [Hours] ☐ No meter equipped
3. SALE PRICE
$[Amount] ([In Words] Dollars)
4. AS-IS CONDITION
The above equipment is sold AS-IS with no warranties, express or implied. Buyer has inspected the mower and accepts it in its present condition.
Official Resources
These federal agencies publish the safety, emissions, and consumer-protection rules that apply to lawn mower sales and use.
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