I received my swx5050 mower last week and it dried up enough for me to get one cut on it. Had mulcher kit on it. I think it is the best rider I have ever owned. I was cutting over three inches of grass and it walked through it like nothing hardly leaving any clipping on the ground. The ground was still damp from all of the rain and it left no tire markings on sharp turns. I cut an almost 20 degree hill and it had no problems going up, down or sideways. Over all, very pleased with it.