We were able to run it for a short bit on some brome grass/weeds that was about 9-12 inches tall. The clippings were larger than a side discharge no doubt, but it spread it out over the entire 60 inches of the deck so when you looked back it did just lay on top of the cut grass. Granted cutting that tall of grass will be noticeable no matter side or rear discharge. What I liked was the idea of being able to go in either direction to trim near buildings or trees and have less grass blowing back in my face on the windy days. Once the grass is of a normal height like mowing buffalo or blue grass I don't think seeing the clippings would be as bad. There isn't as much clumping as you get with side discharge or at least in that short demo we had. Also not worrying about the side discharge kicking something out and hitting any vehicles or something near by is a plus. I would really like to be able to demo it for an hour or so on my property, but that isn't in the cards.
@Shughes717 - the Difference would be that the GH has the ability to have the extra attachments i.e. snowblower, v-plow etc. Instead of me having to purchase another machine to do that job. I just don't know how effective it truly is and that's what I am trying to research today. Also, the powerfold deck would be extremely useful.
I like the 6.5" depth on the zd326 over the 5" on the GH. But I am still hesitant on the rear discharge.
