"Tim Fischer" wrote in message
.net...
You'll probably ignore my advice grin but PLEASE stay away from
Crapsman.
Do a newsgroup search on Craftsman Mowers and see what you come up with
for
advice.

I had a self-propelled Crapsman walk-behind that lasted 2 1/2 seasons
before
the transmission failed. Cost new: $350. Cost for PARTS (not labor) to
fix: $299. I junked it and bought a Honda Harmony, for $650. Money VERY
well spent. I also now have a John Deere lawn tractor since we moved to a
bigger property.

So, if you like replacing your mower every 2-4 years, by all means by the
Sears. If you want something that will last, spend a little more and get
a
Honda, John Deere, or Toro. It will last you a dozen years or more.

-Tim

I had even more trouble with my Craftsman Self propelled. I also paid
350.00 and mine lasted only one season. It is now sitting in my backyard
waiting to be taken to the dump. It lasted one season. I have a rather
large yard, but it is flat, and I probably should have gotten a lawn tractor
instead, but I still believe the Craftsman should have lasted longer than
one season.

Brigitte