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I looked at them and found them to be of commercial quality. Ended up with a Toro because I liked the T handle steering on the belt drive.

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My mistake, you said trim mower so I assumed you meant a walk behind.

All of the top commercial brands are high quality (I looked at them all). As mentioned, servicing can be easier on some. My Gravely has sealed bearings that are simple to change if you need to do that, many of the brands have that now. If you go with a front mounted mower, be prepared to wear a blanket of grass. At least in the zero turn models where you sit directly behind the deck. The old Ferris machines that steer with a wheel under the spring mounted seat appear the most comfortable of that type and you sit up quite a bit higher on them.

If you have a back problem, like I do, look at something with a three way suspension seat. Ferris has a suspended chassis, probably a good setup as well.

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There is a used three wheeler around here for sale. I saw it last week while traveling around and think I can find it again but can't remember exactly where it is. Want me to keep my eyes open for you?

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Congratulations on the new toy! I can do the fast turn without digging up the lawn but making a more gradual turn at a slower speed is what I prefer, not in that much of a neck breaking hurry. You may find that works for you too.

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Harvey, I looked at them and found them to be of commercial quality. Ended up with a Toro because I liked the T handle steering on the belt drive.

Harvey, There is a used three wheeler around here for sale. I saw it last week while traveling around and think I can find it again but can't remember exactly where it is. Want me to keep my eyes open for you?

Congratulations on the new toy! I can do the fast turn without digging up the lawn but making a more gradual turn at a slower speed is what I prefer, not in that much of a neck breaking hurry. You may find that works for you too.

Harvey,

I looked at them and found them to be of commercial quality. Ended up with a Toro because I liked the T handle steering on the belt drive.

Harvey,

There is a used three wheeler around here for sale. I saw it last week while traveling around and think I can find it again but can't remember exactly where it is. Want me to keep my eyes open for you?