To be honest. I don't think I will ever buy a brand-new mower again. The 3 Craftsman that I have will most likely survive a nuclear event and parts are interchangeable and probably available until the end of time. They are metal bodies with metal hoods and two have pressurized oiling. I bought my Cub Cadet XT2 with the K66 from a dealer. Eh. for what I paid I should have just picked up a box store mower.