Strengths Beautiful mower, extremely comfortable with which to mow, high vacuum blades and wide dispersal pattern, few if any rows of cut grass showing afterward. Smooth running Kawasaki engine. Dash Controls well laid out.

Weaknesses Kanzaki transaxle failure at 2 hours, replaced under warranty. Dealer claims they are sound. I am not convinced. Like previous poster I am very concerned the replacement will fail too. It has shown signs of issues already when overloaded and that takes very little. It has gone into effective bypass mode twice under heavier load since replacement, Step on the pedal and nothing happens, I suspect if you keep it there a second too long, it will be gone too. Almost seems to have a excessive pressure power bypass which is set too low. I would like to get some attachments but am concerned it cannot handle them. I see that currently, they limit the recommended lawn roller to 18x36 and under 400 pounds. They limit the core aerator to 40 inch period not 48inch. For a 25 HP motor that is pretty low. I think they know they have a problem

Overall I would love it if it had a transmission I could believe in but it doesn't. It is supposed to tow its own weight of 700 pounds but I have no confidence it will. I doubt I would buy this tractor again unless I could get a geared transmisson, maybe a GT version. As strictly a mower, it is very nice but not for a whole lot more I think except light work.

Strengths Turns tight and is quiter than the previous mower I had. Very confortable.

Weaknesses I had a transaxle replaced due to failure. The new one has pushed out some oil but has not failed yet. A replacement not under warranty would be expensive.

Overall

Strengths Good built mower. Dealer support. Comfortable, makes mowing enjoyable. Turns sharp for a 2 wheel stear machine.

Weaknesses It dies when you get off seat. Have to pull up on switch to mow in reverse.

Overall I love this mower. Cuts grass very good.