@ Gary. I here you on the Ferris, Bad Boy, Hustler, .. or even the comparable Exmark. Heck, can get a Scag Freedom Z, for about a grand more than what Craftsman wants. The more I re-read my posts and others replies, the more I feel that I'm going to shy away from anything Craftsman. Heck, the Husq mz5424s is the same mower, and Sears knows this, yet still tries to lie to its customers. At least with the brands as wee noted above, they give the right specs, and have to stand by their name. What a shame. As for the $5888 asking price.. I see $4200, but this may be their new sale price. Anyways, even at 3988, I can get a Cub Cadet 2014 Z-Force 48 with the Zt-2800 gears, with 500 to keep in my pocket, being a $3500 mower, for my needs. I'm glad I tried to get the info today, for I'm sure it will help out another prospecting consumer that see's the Craftsman.com website, and gets enticed by this mystery mower. Oh, as per your friend who sold one of these, Craftsman states that they only sold one... in Alabama.. But I guess they could've sold two.. Either way.. Without proper advertising, I'm surprised they sold any,..