Sorry to hear about your mower troubles. When it comes to a regular mower, I'd tell most people to pick up anything that isn't a complete piece of shit but doesn't cost you top dollar. A walking mower is a walking mower, and while they're may be differences here and there, for the most part you just go middle-of-the-road and you'll be fine.
But a riding mower is one part mower and one part vehicle. Always go for the best mower you can afford, preferably John Deere or Husqvarna. I worked in landscaping for years and have always loved JD and Husqvarna. Used both on residential and commercial jobs without a single problem from either. At home I have a Craftsman and it's pretty decent as well. Been probably 7 or 8 years now and no problems so far.
Anyway, I have no experience with Troy so I can't really give you much advice there. Glad everything worked out, though.
But a riding mower is one part mower and one part vehicle. Always go for the best mower you can afford, preferably John Deere or Husqvarna. I worked in landscaping for years and have always loved JD and Husqvarna. Used both on residential and commercial jobs without a single problem from either. At home I have a Craftsman and it's pretty decent as well. Been probably 7 or 8 years now and no problems so far.
Anyway, I have no experience with Troy so I can't really give you much advice there. Glad everything worked out, though.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.