Scratching my head on these complaints-I don't understand how such catastrophic failures happen if they are being used for what they are intended for. I have one that mows 1.5 acres of rough terrain with a slope and my neighbor has one with the Kawasaki engine and he mows 2 acres of 2.1 slope. No broken frames, blown engines, cracked frames, front axle issues or mower deck issues. I do understand that the black colored deck is a little thinner and spot welded so I understand problems with those. The grey is better and the orange colored decks are the best.
I just cant understand how these frames break like that? I have a 2005-8 cutting seasons, 300 hours and I weigh 240 pounds. Also have a 3 bin bagger that can weight 90 lbs when full. Everything's original nut need to replace the blades next year.