Craftsman  46'' 21 hp* Lawn Tractor Non CA

I made a mistake buying this mower instead of a smaller one. This machine would be fine for a 5 acre estate with no hills or trees. It cuts a lot of grass rapidly. But it tends to scalp going over a rise, and is very difficult to manoeuvre. The drive needs to be disconnected to back up. It has a very large turning radius. For a small yard (less than 1 acre) one would be best off with a very small single blade mower because it still would mow the lawn in a very short time and would tend to cut more evenly. I was mislead by the low price, but i do like it a little bit. It is very powerful and isn't affected by tall grass or weeds. Gets about 2 mpg.

I replaced my 15 year old 19.5 hp mower with this one. This is a city mower I need a country one! The good. IT looks GREAT.The steering and frame are greatly improved. The adjustable seat. It is quiet powerful and fast. I paid about the same price as 15 years ago. Cup holder. The BAD! The fuel tank is smaller and engine is larger requiring a pitstop mowing the same yard.The left peddle is uncomfortable and no fine control. Direction changes are Horrible! The old model all speed and direction changes were done with one hand. This thing requires you to lift right foot, Disengage the mower with right hand, Change direction with left hand, Back up and reverse procedure. You get a lot of practice in this due to the huge forward mounted anti-scalping wheels that are attracted to fencing, posts and anything you mow near. The discharge shoot is ridiculously large and poorly designed compared to early model. 2 flat tires on the first run. This mower is OK but not as good as expected from Sears

The price of the mower was good, but when I got it home I realized that the throttle cable was broken loose from the mounting. Had to remove the gas tank to be able to get to the throttle cable housing. I certainly hope this now fixes the problem for good.

once I learn all the safety features I am sure I will be pleased. Husband loves it.

We love the mower except for the reverse feature. It doesnt mow in reverse.Besides that is an exceptional mower. It has great cutting power. Love the water attachment to clean under the deck.

I got to use this mower once on my 3.5 acre yard. The second time I started it but it wouldn't move. I returned it for a different mower.

Deck is too high off ground and grass and dirt flows all over when done cutting lawn you look like a grass man needs a flap around bottom.

Plenty of HP here, does a good job of cutting I love the 46 inch cut! Also does not burn up all of my gas! Don't understand why people cant reach the foot peddles I'm 5'11" and have no issues reaching them. My dislikes: my parking brake must not be engaging all of the way because if I get off the seat it shuts off, the battery was dead when it came off the truck, and I don't like disengaging the blades to go in reverse. I will be buying the mulch kit because the side discharge can really launch foreign objects far and I have to yell at my young kids to get out of the way.

1. Gas/forward pedal: I'm 6', and even with work-boots on, the 'stretch' to hit 'full throddle'/forward is BARELY reachable. I either have to add a rubber/wood block to the pedal, or return the mower. The manufacturer's )MTD) ergonomic engineers were asleep on this one. No wonder another reviewer's note listed, "my wife can't mow; can't reach the pedal." I can't imagine mowing over 10 minutes without pain. 2. Although customer-service, via phone, was helpful, and adjustments made (even though it took about 1/2 hour, via net/phone/etc. a. NO keys with mower (but my 8-year-old Craftsman key fit!) b. Defective seat: vinly imperfection; couple of indentations that were almost completely through to the foam. Inspect your's closely. 3. I suggest you stick with a 6-speed, even though I could not find one over 42" cut; can't someone make a 46" 6-speed within the price-range? ANYONE KNOW OF ONE, ANYWHERE? 4. Deflate the tires: they are about 8 pounds/PSI 'over'; harsh ride.

any problems that I have experienced with my 2003 mower have been eliminated by design improvement (front axle is now cast so it won't bend, mower deck supports have been improved, no more bent or broken rods, ect...) this mower cuts my lawn a lot easier, better and faster.