skysoldiervn
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Just bought a LT 2042 with 42" deck and double bagger about 3 to 4 weeks ago.  Mine only has a two blade deck and is a 2005 model.  I am pleased so far with mine.  I have about 5 hours on it now.  The deck should last a long time if properly cleaned and taken care of.  I know its not a 10 gauge, but it is still a good product.  I had a snapper lawn tractor and the deck was not as heavy gauged at the Cub.  It lasted until I bought my cub, about 10 years or so.  I couldn[t see paying alot more for 2 more horsepower and a 2" wider deck.  The 18 hp Kohler with shaftdrive is a really great machine so far.  I cut alot of grass, on slopes and level areas around a lake.  I have not had a complaint with the 2042.  Hope you choose the 2042 /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif