Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am a retired John Deere Consumer Products Dealer (1970's era) we sold lawn & garden tractors (not the lawn tractors that Deere has now.) I had some health problems that required a riding mower. Looked for a rear engine 30" Deere, not available in the USA only available in Europe. Go figure. These were one of our best sellers back in the 70's. Did about one week's worth of research on internet and in the big box stores. MTD seems to be the leader in the 30" rear engine rider. Making them for Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy Bilt and others. Same unit but some different motors and colors. The Troy Bilt is available with a Briggs & Stratton or a "Troy Bilt" engine. The Troy Bilt engine is a 420cc Powermore, It has a cast iron cylinder sleeve, pressure oiler and a screw on automotive type oil filter. Yes it's made in China, but so are about 50% of the Briggs & Stratton. The powermore has roller bearings on the crank-shaft and a smoother acting mechanical governor. Fuel shut off solenoid (prevents after boom) during shutdown. Dual circuit alternator allows for faster battery charging. The 420cc is rated at 14.5hp to 15.5hp depending on the method used for calculation. Forged steel crankshaft making it stronger and more durable than cast iron. WE HAVE A WINNER! Amazon has this mower with this engine at the best all around price including shipping for prime members. Left gate delivery right into you garage. Lowes has a 30" Troy Bilt but, it is the Briggs engine with none of the above engine features. Plan on about 45 minutes to assembly using SAE 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" wrenches. Cuts like a golf course lawn and that is cutting this coarse Flora-tam (crab-grass type) Florida Lawn. I am 6'-5" and 240lbs and the seat is adjustable to fit from small to XL people. Take it from a die-hard John Deere person, this thing "runs and cuts like a Deere"