It mows great. I keep it as a back up Mower and use it to haul a small Trailer around the Yard. The steering is starting to get a bit loose but I can work on it over Winter.
I have an 2012 MZ 48 that is great. The Briggs 27hp sheared a Key once and I just replaced the Front Tires but that's it. I haven't had to replace a Bearing or Bushing on it. Belts and Tunes ups only and it cuts my yard acre well.