Bought this big bad used Husqvarna {AYP] machine about three years ago almost to the day. TONS of time and quite a few bucks invested. Same as the big tractor guys just a bunch smaller. Almost $700.00 worth of parts, welding, fabrications, and repairs. In a few more days it will be complete but now I can at least run it around the block! Only made one year that I can find in the manuals 2005. Has a six speed manual transmission. High / low range. Also carries a 54 inch 3 blade deck. It is my newest Beast. Very few parts from the hydro machines interchange. Has a much heavier frame. The tranny weighs more than the 22hp engine! This is not a restoration, it is about a 90% rebuild into a very strong and usable machine. With the way the console and frame are positioned it feels like you are ridding a horse. If you point your toes inwards a little your knees actually grip the console. Neat!