Hydrostatic transmissions are the way to go, especially if you have
obstacles to go around. I've used both types and I can tell you I will
never go back to shifting gears.

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Anyone have any suggestions/problems with specific brands they'd care to
share? I'm interested in the 2003 - 2004 model Troy-bilt models carried
at
Lowe's and the Craftsman models at Sears; 18.5 Hp, preferably automatic
transmission but I'd like to hear from the gear-jockeys, too. Thanks.