I've had 4 of them over the years but the one I've got now has been the best. It's a Craftsman, made in the USA, Michigan I think. Fully automatic, just a heel down for reverse. Handles tall grass or a lawn with an easy height shift. My repair guy keeps it on the road pretty well. There was a problem getting parts about 18 months ago, supply chains were out of whack for a lot of things at the time. Can highly recommend it.