...only my second post....if there is already a good comparison of these (in my estimation) "similar" tractors, I apologize as Ive not found it.....as the owner of a Scott's 2048 with a blown Kohler motor and with 4 acres or so to mow, I was curious what pros and cons folks had on these models and suggestions for my replacement ..... and, yes, I know the 100 series can't compare to x series....I've salivated over the x749 but don't have that kind of cash right now..... in the $3k and under category, who should I choose and why.....