This mower has performed well for the past 4 years for my business. The mower has just come back from the shop where the tranny was rebuilt for $400. You should be able to get another 4 years out of this baby before the tranny goes again. I just bought the newer model which is why I am selling this one. No room in the trailer for both. These mowers are our go to mower now, they fit through just about every gate and are fast and cut really nicely. Bags great, blades stay sharp, the tranny is the weak point but as I said this one has just been rebuilt. This machine costs about $3000 new. Here is a great way to improve your bottom line by speeding up cuts and getting it at a savings by buying second hand.