I’ve had an Echo SMR 210 , straight shaft, for over 10 years and it still runs great. Most lawn service companies use either Echo or Stihl. Both are great.
Looking at a 718 Grass Hopper. Has an 18hp Vantage Briggs engine, single rear wheel and 52" deck. Any thoughts about reliability? Not sure how old it is, but it has about 900 hrs. I have a Kobota diesel now. Runs great ,but the deck is worn badly. I like the zero turn and the deck out front on...