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Hey Gang,
Okay, thanks to this forum and others I am refining my decision as to which rig to by.
For my purposes, I hesitate a little on the Regent because, to me, it has the entry level K46 tranny as well as a consumer grade ELS engine (which some have no problem with, others really despise). I'm not a motorhead so I can't begin to fathom whether or not people's opinion on the motor are warranted or not.
A step up from the Regent would be the X300. No, the deck is not as good (but it is FAR from bad/cheap), but I get a heavier gauge frame, a 4 year warranty, and that smooth running Kawa motor (which is generally viewed very favorably by most). After rebates and my trade-in, it will cost me just north of $550 to upgrade from the Regent to the X300.
A step up from the X300 would be the Broadmoor. The deck is superior, the Vanguard engine is comprable, and the tranny is a step up K57 (not a big step up though). The frame is also a bit heavier. After rebates and my trade-in, it will cost me just north of $1100 to upgrade from the Regent to the Broadmoor.
Now, if money were not object of course you get the Broadmoor. I have about .5 acres of grass to cut. I'd like to aerate (clay soil though). 95% of property has a very VERY light grade to it, 5% has a steep grade (I mow downhill on it - its very short and takes maybe 5 passes to mow). At some point I might pull a cart for mulch and some rocks (need to cover the ground under my deck w/ rocks).
Guys, where is the value here? Is the Regent just fine, is the $550 worth the upgrade to the Deere? Or am I silly for not spending the $1100. Mind you, I'm already in trouble w/ the wife for not buying the right thing in the first place ...
Okay, thanks to this forum and others I am refining my decision as to which rig to by.
For my purposes, I hesitate a little on the Regent because, to me, it has the entry level K46 tranny as well as a consumer grade ELS engine (which some have no problem with, others really despise). I'm not a motorhead so I can't begin to fathom whether or not people's opinion on the motor are warranted or not.
A step up from the Regent would be the X300. No, the deck is not as good (but it is FAR from bad/cheap), but I get a heavier gauge frame, a 4 year warranty, and that smooth running Kawa motor (which is generally viewed very favorably by most). After rebates and my trade-in, it will cost me just north of $550 to upgrade from the Regent to the X300.
A step up from the X300 would be the Broadmoor. The deck is superior, the Vanguard engine is comprable, and the tranny is a step up K57 (not a big step up though). The frame is also a bit heavier. After rebates and my trade-in, it will cost me just north of $1100 to upgrade from the Regent to the Broadmoor.
Now, if money were not object of course you get the Broadmoor. I have about .5 acres of grass to cut. I'd like to aerate (clay soil though). 95% of property has a very VERY light grade to it, 5% has a steep grade (I mow downhill on it - its very short and takes maybe 5 passes to mow). At some point I might pull a cart for mulch and some rocks (need to cover the ground under my deck w/ rocks).
Guys, where is the value here? Is the Regent just fine, is the $550 worth the upgrade to the Deere? Or am I silly for not spending the $1100. Mind you, I'm already in trouble w/ the wife for not buying the right thing in the first place ...
