I bought a Snapper commercial quality, self-propelled mulching mower with the Kawasaki engine 3 weeks ago. This is unquestionably the most powerful self-propelled mower that I have ever owned. There is no grass too tall or too thick for this mower; and it gives a very nice cut. I bought this mower because I was tired of getting my 5 year old Toro Personal Pace Super Recycler repaired on an annual basis. Of course, time will tell if I have spent wisely - the Snapper was expensive - but it feels like a well built, serious mowing machine as opposed to my Toro which flexes like crazy. Either way, I will no longer buy a Toro.