I mainly purchased this because I have a Johnny Bucket Jr. I use and needed the extra power. I mowed with the new tractor 3 times and now it is in the shop... the motor smokes really bad if I am on a hill with the right side facing down the hill. There is also very little power, a friend has a JD LT135 and I can't keep up with him unless he is at 1/2 throttle... I am very frustrated with this tractor!! The YTH2042 had 0 problems in 4 years of use and the new one hasn't been reliable at all! I loved Husqvarna but now I'm wondering if this was a HUGE mistake... I sold my YTH2042.