plan and simple....
you get what you pay for
ding ding ding! we have a winner!
I work for a Junior collage, and have taken care of the ground equip. for 21 years.
This is the Truth, the mowers we buy run1K-1.3K and there worth every $ of it.
If you want to buy one mower to last the rest of your life, get a toro or an exmark 21" walk behind.
it will run ya 1.3K and will be the last mower you ever buy if you change the oil and lube it at the right times.