is the cost difference also over different brand of engine? the
tecumseh engines dont hold up , briggs is a little better,
kohler,kawasaki and honda have the best engines. as far as hydro vs gear
transmission, the hydros on the cheap tractors dont hold up, so i
reccomend gear trans. ..... so id go the extra for a better brand of
engine ,or a 2 cylinder over a one cylinder. lucas