Purchased this model Craftsman (manufactured by Husqvarna) Garden Tractor with a 26 HP Briggs & Stratton 4 years ago. For a 54" deck mower, I like the tight turning radius compared to my older 20 years old 52" deck Craftsman Garden Tractor with a 26 HP Kohler engine. I would have preferred the Kohler engine in my newer one, but at that time it wasn't available in Craftsman 54" deck model. Another thing I like is the power and traction I get mowing my sand mound which is 30'x70' with a 7/12 grade on one side of the mound. Also, I like you don't need a key to start the tractor. It has the newer keyless starter with a 3 digit code that I can program to start the tractor. I also like the traction and pulling power with my 1-ton wagon that I pull to haul landscape and lawn trimmings, dirt, stone, and other things.
