It took me a long time. Most of the Troy-Bilt or Dr sickle bar mowers were worn out into expensive. It took me a good solid year to find one that I was okay with
Due to government regulation on safety regulations I don't think they make them in the U.S. any more😡.I had a very old one made by Jari it broke beyond repair but I wish I kept it and made me one out of the pieces parts. I think it was made in the mid 40 s.
