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Originally Posted by TheProfessor
I am only seeking a manual transmission riding mower. I do not want any automatic nor hydrostatic. Yes, they are great and many love them. I do not want any automatic. End of that discussion.
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To each his own but I am wondering about the reason for the decision. I am on my 5th Craftsman tractor and it is a 46 inch mower with a Kohler engine and an automatic transmission.
The first one I had was a 5 speed manual and I thought it was OK. Then I got one with an automatic and I couldn't believe how much better it is.
One hand on the shifter controls speed and direction of travel without using my feet for anything. Easy, smooth, and comfortable. If they offered me a manual transmission for half the price I would gladly pay the extra for the automatic.
If you are worried about any additional maintenance, I have never had any work of any kind done on the transmission portion.
It seems that if most all of the tractors available for sale have automatics then that is what the public wants.
Have you had any experience with an automatic?