i have the LX comp and it is a strong unit...all steel gears and very tough....i abuse the heck out of mine, but i have also paid the price...<G>.....the only "complaint" i have is that i have cracked TWO fuel tanks so far....not sure why, but i have...one tonight....the kicker? i installed it today...am going to have to re-engineer the mounting system i think, to incorporate some "flex" into it....