"The reviews section helped me select this model, and I would say they are very accurate. I give it a 5 star because of the price, would back off to a 4 if it was not such a good value...mainly due to perceived durability issues.
Strengths are easy starting, easy towing, and a design that really cuts, even in the tall stuff. I have used my unit twice now (I'd guess about 6-7 hours total), and am cutting 24 inch grass and weeds mainly, though it also cuts the occasional half inch sapling without problem. Sometimes you have to slow a little to let the engine catch up, but the rear discharge makes things possible a side discharge would not. I thought the fuel use was reasonable, so did not find it as thirsty as some others commented. It ran easily 45 minutes on a tank.
For weaknesses, there are a few so far....As others noted, the metal brackets that create the off-set capability are a little too light duty, and I already note that the holes are "expanding" from the connector pins. Also, things do rattle loose on the unit, and you need to check all nuts/bolts regularly. My first use I broke the belt because a guide bolt rattled off. Ease your new belt in too, I burned mine first use. The aftermarket belt I bought as a replacement seemed much more durable, and my second use was completely without issue. The access to the belts is good, though you need to keep a socket with you as it requires removing 4 bolts.
I pulled mine with a UTV, no problems, and a lawn tractor also with no issue. A little hard to hear both mowers by the way, so I would not cut real tall stuff with two mowers going at once. You can't back the unit up, but turning is crisp if you have a short radius on your pull vehicle.
One thing to note, the unit is wider than you'd expect with the large outside mounted wheels. I have a 5 ft trailer, that narrows a few inches on each side due to a drop ramp. It does not roll between the sides.
All in all glad I have it, and would recommend it."
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