Riding lawn mowers

MTD or AYP make almost all consumer level mowers regardless of brand name.

I'll second the 2004-ish Craftsman with the 17 HP Kohler pressurized oiling single.

Mine is borderline abused, not to mention neglected.

Really nothing but the types of repairs you'd expect on an aging mower that's now approaching 20 years.

Briggs was getting better at that point but the Kohlers were the way to go.

I just got gifted a Snapper 20" self propelled and it seems like good quality.

Briggs
No prime start (I think it's got pressure release triggered by the dead man handle)
1 point height adjust
Rear drive
Speed control
Hose connection on deck