Strengths For me, I like the hydro transmissions. There is no maintenance required as they are sealed. Top speed is 7mph, plenty fast for me. Turns on a dime, ride is mostly smooth and predictable, and it mows perfectly, unlike most mowers i've had that used three blades.

Weaknesses I have found none as of yet

Overall Great mower

Strengths comfortabe seat, fast, plenty of power, low fuel consumption, ease of controls, very haeav guage metal construction, lots of safety features, B&S motor very quiet & easy to service. Manufacturers Dealer setup very good, easy cleanup after use. Easy to trim around trees after very little practice.

Weaknesses deck washout port prone to damage by low limbs, floor plate needs to be unbolted to clean top of mowing deck & lots of clippings accumulate on top of deck while mowing. Mulching cover on side discharge not mentioned in owner's manual...therefore, difficult to remove or reinstall.s

Overall Would give mower a grade of 9.5 out of 10, having never owned a ZTR mower before. Marked down due to fact I still have a lot to learn about this mower, having only used it twice (& both times cutting heavy grass). Was using a Honda, self-propelled to cut 1.5 acres & taking over 6 hours to complete the task. Now cutting the area in under 1.5 hours, and cutting around 23 trees.