I just purchased my 2nd mower from Sears . I have a 18.5 hp 42 inch cut Craftsman, that I purchased 10 yrs ago , and it runs great and has been a good mower, but needs a few repairs for safety reasons, it has been used often and in hard conditions . The new mower is a Husqvarna 26 hp 54 inch cut , it will walk through the toughest of grasses and it doesn't slow it down one little bit , and that's sayin a lot with a big yard like mine . It rides and drives like a new car . I have a few health issues with bad knees and shoulders but I love working with Husky mower there is not any stress on me...