Ariens 34 walk behind with swivel wheels

[earthworm]

Seems to be a new 2011 model, does anyone here own one ?
$1500 or so; but I wonder about the ergonomics.
I was at Kerrys of Mechanicsburg,PA., yesterday, but see no possibilities for a "road test"..
On such a heavy mower, IMO, the swivel or caster wheels are a must; but, how does she track ??

 

[LandN]

seems like a decent mower, but i prefer the handle bar levers from the bottom (like my older ones had) and not from the top,but thats personal preference.they do make faster time than the 21/22" mowers . i do believe that all mower stores/dealers should have a demo to road test .

 

[earthworm]

To the responder, thanks.
Its off to Kerrys again, he should be open...
or maybe Bob's...
I think the caster wheels need a "steering damper". One does not want the wheels to pivot too easily.