Frankenmower had 1350 hours on it, needed a starter, solenoid, and bunch of other small stuff, and was too small for my new place. The local Grasshopper dealer is only 6 miles away so I stopped in and ordered a new machine. Put the old one on Craig's list for $800 and it was gone in 12 hours.
The new mower has a 26hp vertical shaft V-twin and a lot of nice ease of maintenance features. The deck has power height adjustment that tilts it up at about 90 degrees for storage and maintenance. Oil change is a snap - you don't even have to get under it.
Frankenmower has seen better days. The deck, fenders, and some other parts are off a mover I bought in 1995. I bought the rest of it in about 2008.
I like a front mounted deck. They are getting hard to find. The Deere dealer said Deere doesn't even make one anymore, and a lot of manufacturers are dropping them. They are LONG. They're great for trimming, but you have to be aware of where the back of the mower is. MrsWD has given lots of trees lawnmower disease over the year.