if anyone has been looking at one of these and not pulled the trigger yet, this may put you over the edge...it worked for me! according to their website, until dec. 31 or until stock is gone, they have the revo toro left hand crank model 51 with the 5.4:1 gear ratio for only $174.99! all other toro models are at the "normal" $269.99. gotta lub dat!