A recently serviced Raptor SD 54" with Kawasaki, engine guard and extended warranty came up for sale last night locally with 94 hours so I jumped on it. A lot more mower than I need for sure but I tend to cut areas around my neighborhood. The cut wasn't good but apparently the Excel blades don't last, they were rounded on the edges after what was stated to be 20 hours of use so I ordered some Gators.
I bumped up from 8.5" rears to 12" rears, traction is no longer an issue.
I bumped up from 8.5" rears to 12" rears, traction is no longer an issue.