it does seem weird that the deck is a 38"cut with a 20hp engine. the tractor itself seems like a great buy depending on the price range. i cant find any kind of information on a craftsman that has a 38" cut with a 20hp engine. mine has a 20hp in it also but its a kohler engine. the briggs is definatly better though. and if it cuts it cuts. its probably not a stock deck. if you dont mind how much is it? is he willing to negotiate the price? hydrostatic or manual?