Any Riding mower experts here?

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

despite what some claim, the big box stores and JD dealers really do sell the exact same mower. That said, the low end Deeres are no better than the others IMHO.

I got a Craftsman because of some discounts, it has done well.

I look long at ZTRs, but if you mow any slopes, stay away, they are hard to control and can flip easily.

They don't flip any more easily than the tractor form factor. It's all about wheel base and center of gravity. And they're not hard to control at all once you get used to them. That takes about 15 minutes, IMO.