I would like to tell you that I have used the Turf tiger for the last five years in my cemetery mowing business and I have nothing to tell you but good , My mowers are taken care of ,and maybe that should influence you on your next purchase, I have had one breakdown in the last year,blown fuse. You need to understand that others that give you advise may mistreat or not know how to mow. The one thing you need to do is have a good dealer,will he replace mower while being fixed ,like lend a demo for the down time? Scag has been making me money and other lawn care guys ,(with other brands) have slowly went away. Good luck in your search. And god bless.