I read all the reviews and did my research before buying this 5 ft Countyline finishing mower. I bought one this morning and spent the afternoon greasing it, checking all the bolts, replacing the pins that hold the wheels on with 1/4 inch bolts and nylon lined nuts, and when all that was done I checked the gear oil in the gear box. The gear box was dry but that seemed a common problem when I read the reviews. It may seem like a lot of hassle for a new mower but after I finished putting in that extra effort it cuts like a champ and this thing is built like a tank. I was really impressed with the thickness of the steel in the mower. I do lots of research before it but most anything. You'll be disappointed if you try to find another mower of this quality anywhere close to this price. Save time and just buy the Countyline Mower at Tractor Supply. Just be sure to take the time to check it out thoroughly before you ever engage to power take off. MOST IMPORTANTLY, CHECK THE OIL IN THE GEAR BOX! Once again, I find myself saying, "Thank you Tractor Supply for another great product and more great service!"

Cuts well but there are problems. The pins fall off the wheels. I finally had to do them differently. Also, the grease nipples on the wheels fall off since they are not machined correctly and can not be screwed tight. Had to re-do those differently too. Greasing the drive-train u-joints is extremely hard because there is very little room to get that done. When you pay this much for a piece of equipment you expect more than that. I bought it about 40 days ago. I hope I do not have further problems. I am disappointed.