Timothy wrote:

At this point, anyone who asks me about quality mowing equipment I suggest
that they look into bottom line commercial equipment. For 2000 to 25000
dollars, the op could get a nice exmark or even a toro. This will not look
or feel like your standard lawn tractor, but it will last your lifetime
unlike a Home Depo JD or a Lowes Cub Cadet. It's really all about what you
need. If a lawn tractor type is needed for your property, then look at
honda and toro (imho).

If you want quality equipment that will last, you can't go wrong with GRAVELY.
Their lawn tractors are built tough and can reasonably be expected to last for
decades without any effort. We use ours year round, plowing snow in the
winter. In the spring we use it to plow and disk the garden. The company is
now part of the Ariens Company, but their quality is still top notch. (As is
Ariens too, so it's a good match.)