[Cvans]

Hey Smitty how's the knee treating you?

If it were me (you didn't say how big the yard is) I'd find her a used 12hp Wheel-Horse. I would without hesitation give one of them to anyone looking for a good solid mower. Very easy to maintain and about bullet proof. With the hydro you get hydraulic lift. They are easy on fuel and easier to steer. I have one in about this condition setting in the hangar that I only paid $200 for but is a manual tranny and lift. Need to get it running for the grandson.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/grd/d/toro-wheel-horse-classic-312/6597805149.html

 

[Cvans]

WH can make a simple and rock solid frame out of angle iron and most of the others tries to make some weird shaped mess out of sheet metal stamping that have all kinds of fatigue points.

:iagree: Keep it simple and strong.

If there is one thing that could have been improved it was keying the rear hubs to the axle with just one key. They could have used a more strength there.