In looking for a finish mower I've been wary of the $1600 King Cutter and really reluctant to lay out $2900 for a Woods. Well, Saturday a used Woods rear discharge with the optional chain outlet guard and long PTO shaft popped op on Craigs List for $1100. Ii's in great shape, and got it for $950. Score!
Obvious advantages of the Woods is heavier steel in the hitch and half inch rod welded all around the lower edge of the deck. The King Cutter deck is just folded under.