Thats why i bought it. Even with the repairs its very much worth it. I checked John Deere and the rest and they were literally falling apart. Plasttic parts failing in short time and expensive to replace as well. Even near new ones. They dont make anything like they used to. Im almost 60yo so ive seen the quality reduce over the years with most things. A throwaway society were in. Even expensive cars are falling apart as they have to be retired before they get to 5 years old or else. Its a joke.