When I purchased this machine I thought it would last many years. I have a small garden and some other projects that come up and needed something to help save physical back labor. (I've had 4 back surgeries). I have had this in the shop 3 times(2 different places) in the last year...only to find out the gear box is bad!! The part alone is 995.00 and the tiller cost 750.00. I'm SO upset!! I have this beautiful tiller on the outside and it's totally worthless. It is out of warranty so nothing can be done. This tiller has less than 50 hrs on it.I am so disheartened... User's recommendation: Don't buy this Tiller.