Totally agree with Tom. While very good points are made regarding non-live pto, height of the tractor, and hitting branches, consider what the tractors main purpose will be, the amount of acreage it will be maintaining, and its economic efficiency over a period of several years.
The non live PTO is something you'll get used to. The mower does have a tendency to "push" the tractor forward, with the clutch depressed, due to the momentum of the spinning blades. It's nowhere near as drastic as a brush hog, where a overrunning clutch is essential. Don't get scared off because of a non-live PTO. Just keep it in mind when you're mowing around your pickup.
If you're mowing 4 or more acres, and intend to live on (and mow) that property for the rest of your life, the SA will be more cost effective, efficient to run overall, and more versatile. Try skidding logs with a craftsman... Now if you're mowing an orchard, or under 4 acres, a conventional rider might make more sense. I have a 54 inch conventional mower that I now exclusively use for trimming. On my 5 acre lawn, the woods mower on my H, will cut mowing time substantially. But, I don't have really any trees. There's a few bushes around the house, and thats where the conventional mower outperforms the H.
As Tom said, a push mower is one thing, as it's a relatively cheap investment. New Craftsman garden tractors are pushing $3000. You can buy a brand new woods mower for your SA for less money. With proper maintenance, I'll put my money on your SA outlasting any modern lawn and garden tractor. Shawn
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