Strengths CUTS AS FAST AS YOU CAN GO. THE HYD. DECK WORKS GREAT WITH THE FOOT CONTROL. I RAISE THE DECK WHEN I NEED TO GET IN POSITION ON A BANK. THE BLADES HAVE 98 HOURS ON THEM AND ARE STILL SHARP.VERY COMFORTABLE SEAT.VERY SOLID CONSTRUCTION.

Weaknesses DOESN'T DO WELL ON HILLS AND WATCH OUT MAKING FAST TURNS ON WET GRASS.

Overall I THINK THIS IS A MUCH BETTER MACHINE WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND THE FOOT OPERATED HYD. DECK I HAVE 98 HOURS WITH NO PROBLEMS.

Strengths very solidly made. very comfortable seat, relatively quiet. Lots of power, and smooth.

Weaknesses 1) Owner's manual is a joke. Really poor documentation. Doesn't even show how the mower deck belt is laid out. 2) Mulching attachment doesn't really work. Leaves a continuous furrow of grass on each pass. A real disappointment. 3) Removing the deck is easy. Re-attaching it is a ROYAL pain. Must be perfectl aligned to get drive shaft back into receiver. 4) Ate mower drive belt at 50 hours for no clear reason. 5) Having my doubts about this machine.

Overall

Strengths This zero turn has a tremendous amount of power for 23 hp kholer engine. It cuts as fast as you are willing to push the controls forward or reverse. It will outcut the terrain in most cases. I have not found any real problems at this point.

Weaknesses none found yet.

Overall Soild buy and construction. The hydro lift on the deck is soild and a great standard feature. Would recommend to any one purchasing a new zero turn. From my research, best buy for the dollars.