Still running perfect after 7 years – This has been a great mower and still is running and cutting like new after 7 years, if you look after your mowers you won’t have issues. Briggs and Stratton engines go for ever and will last no issues. The mower had good turning circle and 5 gears, it will tackle hills no problem. Most people don’t look after there mowers and this is why they have problems. John Deere are well built and will last as long as you service them. Same as most other mowers.