Didn’t know there was a new model woods mower till you asked. Prices have gotten high. Have the older rd7200. Been good for 22 years. Like the more rounded ends as they follow along all the rock boarders and walls better. Backing don’t like the rear deck sharp points. The chain guard and rear deck has rounded with use. Them saying parallel sides as an improvement? The rounded rear deck of bush hogs was an improvement over the boxy square ones.
Enjoy your new purchase.