My 2006 Craftsman riding mower....

[stillhunter]

Bought it in 06 and it's been the best mower I've had. My yard is hilly and cutting the grass is pain in the ass- sitting on the side of the seat I've pulled a drum aerator half filled w water many times up and down the hills. I have lots of Oaks and I mow/ blow the leaves into the the natural areas w no grass, I've rebuilt the deck 3 times, spindles pulleys etc. tires twice. Today I "cut the leaves". Took about 40 mins. When I shut it down I looked at the hours....

 

[stillhunter]

 

[djg james]

Bought it in 06 and it's been the best mower I've had. My yard is hilly and cutting the grass is pain in the ass- sitting on the side of the seat I've pulled a drum aerator half filled w water many times up and down the hills. I have lots of Oaks and I mow/ blow the leaves into the the natural areas w no grass, I've rebuilt the deck 3 times, spindles pulleys etc. tires twice. Today I "cut the leaves". Took about 40 mins. When I shut it down I looked at the hours....

What model is that? Hydrostatic drive?

 

[stillhunter]

What model is that? Hydrostatic drive

yes!

 

[sonny580]

I have a mower similiar to that, only gear drive. got hard to shift gears and trans belt kept coming off,--a bear to put back on for a cripple so I parked it. Has a great 20hp motor on it. Did a good job mowing too. Never had 1 problem with the deck on it.