When I was looking at riders years ago I hit all of the small engine repair places I could find to get their expereince. Not a one recommended Craftsman, but all agreed John Deere and Honda were the way to go. I bought a Honda and just sold it after ten years of hard service and it was still running strong.

Yes on a Deere or a Honda!
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"90% of Life is just showing up and doing the work". Tred Barta Sr.