I am a lawn tractor newbie. Will soon have 0.5 acre to mow -- smooth ground with some gentle hills, 25 trees. I've looked at just about everything out there in the "Under $2500" category. I have narrowed my selection down to the two machines mentioned above. They both seem solid. The machine will be used for mowing only and will be purchased from a dealer (not Lowe's or Home Depot).JD has a stellar reputation -- as I've noted -- but I'm wondering if it applies as much to the "L" series. The L110 costs $1800. It has a 17.5 HP Kohler single cylinder, 42" deck, manual PTO, 2 antiscalp wheels, and auto tranny. The CC 1527 has a 17 HP Kawasaki V-twin, 42" deck, true hydrostatic trannie (serviceable), electric PTO, and 4 anti-scalp wheels. It costs $2400. Both machines have fully welded frames, cast iron front axles, and hour meters. On very close inspection, the CC seems to be 'heavier duty' than the Deere in terms of guage of steel in areas that take stress. The CC has a 5 year warranty to Deere's 2 year. My guess is that I'd be happy with either machine, but I'm leaning toward the CC because of the V-twin Kawasaki, hydrostatic trannie, warranty, and what appears to my untrained eye to be a more rugged machine. I'd be very interested in hearing opinions based on specifics, i.e. I wanna know WHY you have a preference for one over the other. Can you help? Thanks!
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