Thanks for adding me. I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I have 1.33 acres of grass with many obstacles but fairly flat. I want/need aZTR mower. The box stores sell Ariens Ikon x which has EZT axles then they have the Ariens XL that has the ZT-2200 axles and finally the Ariens Apex with the ZT-3100 axles. Prices start at roughly $3k and go up to $5k. The two questions are, is the Gravely not the same thing minus paint ? Do I need to sweat out the type of axles are on it if I'm just doing my yard and not horsing it around ? Thanks for your inputs in advance. I don't want to spend a ton if I don't have to but I want mil-spec durability.