Bought from MTD order# CD6901745C18 March 21 2018 Received with front wheel bent from shipping. Transmission went out after 5 months. Mower won't go fast enough. You have to mow thin grass in 5th gear. 5th,6th,7th gear not much faster than 4th gear. Mtd said mower need speed adjustment. Took to shop and they adjusted per MTD instruction from their call to MTD. Made unit worse now clutch pedal is adjusted all the way into mower body, does allow enough space for pedal to travel when you change gears. No better speed. Now 1st gear doesn't work on a hill. Taking to another authorized dealer but don't think they can repair this mower. Mower is no good. Do not buy this mower.

This mower cuts my grass just how i like it and is perfection, best ride of my life ! It has lasted really long and is extremely durable and reliable for all my needs as i am not the only person that rides it. God bless the mower love love love

I sold my 2008 Yard Machines, which never through a belt. My new Yard Machines has a Briggs and Stratton PowerBuilt 15.5 HP engine that starts immediately and powers through 12" grass. I'm very happy with this riding mower and highly recommend it to folks who need quality mower at a discount price.

My MTD is OLD but it keeps going,due to its age I have had to just about rebuild it only through fair wear and tear. This little beast starts easy and away we go,have a bit of fun while cutting grass,I punish it and it's never let me down. Don't know if I would have a newer model as I like the the metal body on the oldie,anyway don't have to buy a new one...I've got the old 13.5/38 hot rod,this will go forever

I love my lawnmower because it is perfect cuts my grass as I like is powerful but not excessively powerful. They are fairly priced and come with a good Warrinty I've had mine Now for 3 years and it's still going strong but when it does stuff up ill be sure to buy a new MTD

Had the unit for 12 months, pros, easy to change oil, starts every time, does a reasonable job cutting the grass. Seat could be a little more comfortable as is hard, can get 2 full mows from 9 litres fuel.( my block is 3300 m2) A big annoyance is the mulching kit which will add $90 to your purchase. Its totally useless and broke away after 10 minutes. Tried various methods of securing but flies off every time. Has an annoying safety feature, will not mow in reverse !!! Would I buy again, well not based on some of these reviews but so far apart from the mulching issue no issues here.

my first mtd lasted 14 yrs with a few modifications. So when it finally was unrepairable I decided to buy another. Biggest lemon ever from day one deck kept falling down, belts burning out, catcher not attached correctly by dealer. Every time dealer took 3 -4 weeks to even look at, then it often had something else broken once got it home.

a piece of junk it struggle in long grass the steering is all over the place dont buy one if your grass is 10 inches high i have lost confidence in it always wondering what is going to happen now .
they are cheap but when you buy cheap you get cheap performance
at first everything was fine but after 6 months things go wrong the starter motor goes hte blades have been replaced twice a new battery the belts have been replaced it is a piece of junk i just want to shoot it !!!!!

Have had a White ride on mower 11.5HP B&S IC motor (Renamed MTD). Lived on a rough 2 acre highly block. Have had it for 17 years. Replaced belts twice, oil, filters and blades. Replaced batteries twice. Occasionally coax starter motor with a gentle tap. Still going great. Will need new forward reverse lever soon.
Reliability

Reasonable value for money but needs careful maintenance. Cut quality good and product is easy to steer with good turning circle.
Seating position not particularly good for those with short legs though.
So far, (2yrs) 16.5hp motor has proved reliable but ensure you change oil & clean air filter regularly!
Providing blades are kept sharp, cutting quality is good.
Get around 3.5hrs running at medium speed on 5litres fuel.
Cutting deck vibrates badly and is very noisy in operation; blade engagement mechanism needs regular cleaning/lubrication or it will stick either off or on. Servicing can be expensive depending upon agent. Suggest self-servicing for belts, blades. Steering is a bit vague.

The basic MTD has done the job on a 5 acre block. B&S IC engines have never given me any problems!
I started with a secondhand MTD 11/32 in 1992, upgraded to a MTD 12/36 in 1995, and have just bought a MTD 13.5/38 - which was actually cheaper than the secondhand MTD 11/32 in 1992! The MTD has done the job on a 5 acre block.
Previous MTD's needed special attention to batteries. The plastic front of the MTD 12/36 deteriorated. In the 13.5/38 model this part is all steel.

steer clear of this or any MTD as they are not worth the trouble you get with them. anything is better then a MTD mower unless it is also American rubbish
sort of cheap but the price of parts that regularly break will financially ruin you
everything that can break will break you get what you pay for..... the deck is too weak the blades are so soft they break in longer grass (15cm)the gear box is a typical American faulty crappy design that is built for a smooth golf green and not a regular yard. bearings break belts go often and cost 50 Aus dollars a pop the Brigs n Straton is not too bad but needs a little more grunt.

these mowers and any other mtd rubbish are only built to last the warranty period. all mtd care about is getting their $1000 in revenue. they make their machines the cheapest way possible. instead of using 4 mm plate to form what they call a cutting deck they will use 2 mm plate to save $20. the gear boxes are dodgy and wail and wine at any sing of a incline, and need a rebuild every 50 hours. these mowers are really not for cutting lawn but rather built for a Simms metal bin.
BOTTOM LINE: money and time wasters not even fit for a go cart.
noth much- ow it does cut well for the first hour!
IT IS JUST A LOAD OF SCRAP STEEL

Over all i would not recommend these unit to the rural hobbyist with paddock like grasses.They are high on maintenance as they constsantly breakdown, which is inconvient.
the only good thing is price, which is questionable for the amount of servicing they require
the unit is not durable enough for anything other than manicured lawns.The deck is too light weight and the unit throws belts, be lucky to last a month without something breaking.

Fine machine for urban lawns and that's what it is made for. I have
owned 3 years. original belt.
I purchased my MTD yard machine from Home Depot. Got a good price for a 38" deck. Also
was delighted to find so many add ons that can be bought. particularly like the great
grass and leaf pickup. Easy to attach and remove. The large umbrella is handy in summer
and folds down to enter shed. Like the engine 13.5 HP is fine for St. Augustine.
Plan to buy the same machine in the future when needed.
Don't particularly like the mower "on" not allowing me to go in reverse but I've become ]
used to that.