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Agree but you can find your local JD dealer, mine is Washington Tractor, I've had them do some maintenance and I've bought parts from them.
The big JD's Lowes is selling is from our local JD dealer. The dealer store sticker is on the mower.
I'd buy it at Lowes for the 10% military discount.
With the trees and multiple inclines the property has I want the zero turn for the wider wheel base.