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Thanks, all! I appreciate your time and your feedback.

Thanks for the feedback. I understand these aren't state of the art units, but my needs are pretty simple. All I need is mowing on a relatively small flat surface. No towing, no plowing, no hills, etc. Perhaps this is a silly question, but why would I need to spend more than $2k on a unit based...

I should note that there's a John Deere 42" 19 HP - https://www.lowes.com/pd/John-Deere-E110-19-HP-Side-By-Side-Hydrostatic-42-in-Riding-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability-Kit-Sold-Separately/1000368403. It has a hydrostatic transmission. It's $1800.

Hello everyone! Nice to "meet" you. I'm a first-time riding mower purchaser. We don't have too big a yard (about 1/3 acre) and it's not too hilly. There are a few obstacles (trees, flowers, etc.), but nothing too troublesome. I am between two models at Lowe's - one is a John Deere 42" 17.5 HP...