I have one of these, it has tremendous capability, side discharge, mulch, or catch and dump.

It does have timed blades, but they are done by a gear case system. I have never had a problem with it. It give a groomed cut with stripes.

Before you look seriously at any ZTR, I highly recommend haveing several brought to your place and mow with them.

Then you will have a real appreciation for some of the MAJOR differences that they have from one another.

My favorite feature on this one is the front tilt up deck. Super easy to pull the blades and change them for a sharp set before each mow.

Sharp blades give you a supurb cut.

Tom....

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