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Originally Posted by evhevh
I think buying used vs new also depends on how handy you are with small engine equipment. I bought a used (55 hour) XT1 with the Kohler 7000 and K46 tranny. I went all thru it cleaning/adjusting/lubricating things and ended up with a great machine. If you prefer or unable to not do those things stick with new.
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I am not a mechanic by any means, but I did replace both of the heads on my Briggs v twin a few years back. I am ok at fixing. Diagnosing is the bigger challenge for me, usually.
If they still offered the Kohler on the XT1 it would probably be my pick.It seems to me that for a 42" mower cutting a flat half acre as I am, I am just shopping for an engine and deck I like. Everything else seems to be pretty similar across the brands as I see it, unless I'm missing something.