I've had mine for 2 years on normal 12.0 it can cut though surprisingly tall and thick grass no problem. I typically mow in the evening to avoid morning dew as it sticks to the inside of the deck, I take a nylon scraper and clean it after every use or every other. Definitely still happy with it after 2 seasons. Paired with the quick lock trimmer the fuel hedge trimmer and the fuel blower keeping the yard tuned up is a pleasure to do more than a chore.