As far as zero turn, yes, I think they're well worth it. If I were in the market for one now, I'd probably wait until later in the summer and look for a used commercial one on Craigslist. The 50" Troy-Bilt I got at Lowe's about ten years ago is still like new though, and the kids used it to cut lawns for money for quite a few years, in addition to doing our couple acres. I swear the engine oil lever never changes.

What brand is the used one up the road? My Troy-Bilt was around $3,000 new, and is by no means a commercial mower. It's made by MTD, like a lot of the "name brands" you can get at hardware stores.

Hi All , just moved out to the country,
got 2 acres and a 40x60 workshop ya.
but need a ride on mower.
tons of choice
basic questions
1.what size deck do i need. if ya are wide open go for a 60 inch
2.what brand (good or bad) good exmark,skag ransomes, and bad all homowner units
3.how much $$
4.is the zero turn worth it . Yes if ya have the right lawn, wrong lawn = a waste
6.there is a used 2 year old bad boy 54" for sale with only 225 hours for $2500 just up the road. seems expensive?.

any advise is appreciated.

T I A Mark