Not only does it come with the John Deere name which means quality, it cuts your mowing time in half. It turns on a dime and is very navagible. The blades stay sharp and the clippings do not accumulate near the belt. It is easy to get repair work is any is ever needed. It is also portable with a trailer if you need to travel to mow other areas. It also does somethink my other John Deere riding mower would not do and that is to get closer to the tree and bush trunks so weed wacking is not as neccessary.