I have been using zero turns for several years and average about 400 hours per year. I have used Gravely, John Deere, Hustler and Kobuta over the last 20 years. I just purchased a new Bad Boy outlaw xp and have been very impressed we the performance. The mower weighs about 1100 lbs. and has the best ride, grass dispersion and slope control than I have had with my other mowers. I was also surprised with the 1/4 inch metal deck and the immediate response from the new Yamaha 33 hp engine. I only have 30 hours on the new mower and time will tell.