Originally Posted by Cecil56
Originally Posted by ldholton
I really like simplicity the cut quality to me is unbeatable. The deck actually is pulled by the front axle instead of supported by the mower frame so it contours the land very good.
This! Free floating deck. Front of the deck is attached to the front axle, rear runs on rollers, not hanging off the frame.

I've worked in Simplicity and John Deere shops. I'll take Simplicity over Deere any day. (considering there is a dealer in your area)
Dealer support is very important and would be my deciding factor.
And I would add pretty reliable I think my current Broodmoor model is an O2 or 05 comes to mind I can't remember but has 980 hours on it right now. I have replaced the electronic clutch once last year. And a couple years ago I rebuilt the debt per say bearings and all and that's all the work that's been done other than normal maintenance and replacement parts.