I guess it depends on how much you want to spend for a LAWN MOWER! To me the zero turn models seem pretty high priced.
Over the years I have had 3 MTD made lawn tractors and overall, I have been satisfied with their service. I mow between 1 and 2 acres, but only half of that is ever watered.
My current unit is a Troy-Bilt 22 hp Kohler powered with a 46 inch mower deck and my first hydrostatic drive. I really like the hydrostatic drive feature and hope that will be durable in the long term. The mower works just fine.
On the other hand, THE GRASS CATCHER IS THE WORST PIECE OF CRAP I HAVE EVER TRIED TO USE!!! I believe the design is really poor: it plugs up VERY quickly if there is the slightest bit of moisture or if the grass I cut off is more than about 1/2 inch long. And after only 2 years, the thin plastic part that attaches to the mower deck is cracking and will need to be replaced.
My other lawn tractors used the old design of grass catcher, which is a bit larger and has a single piece grass tube. Those grass catchers worked much better. If there was heavy grass, or if the grass was really wet, they might plug up. But nothing like the new design, which might plug up in 20 or 30 feet. Unfortunately the old design of grass catcher will not fit the late deck, as the connecting piece is shaped very different. My old grass catchers were still in good, servicible shape after many years. The new one will need a connector part next year.
So my advice would be: if picking up the grass trimmings is a priority for you, you might want to look for something besides an MTD machine, since their new grass catcher DOES NOT WORK well. On the other hand my experience with the MTD machines has been OK, and they cost much less than the PREMIUM machines. Good luck!!!
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