A lot of Sales are made on "promises" written in snow, when it melts the're gone.
You get what you pay for.
Don't be blinded with what some slick salespeople sell, promising lifetime warranties,problem free ownership no maintenance ever, instant gratification
Sex that lasts over 4 hours, free beer no interest and a money tree, yada yada.
Make your Gr ma happy by buying a new "wheelbarrow" but keep your
"dump truck" for the real work!
----------or buy commercial quality.
Now if you are just mowing a sitty lot in a subdivision by all means get yourself a little self propelled throwaway MTD or hire a neighbor kid.