I can rip a can apart with my bare hands what would impress me is the ability to destroy larger rocks without hurting the mower maybe 3" or 4" in diameter lol
.40 a pound or so here... hardly worth it with all things considered.
Tool fool.. every mower suggested so far is a winner. I'll add exmark to the mix. Mine has a Honda 5.5 which would seem underpowered compared to the Honda 6.5 and the Kawi fj180 but it isn't. I just sold a Snapper disc drive w/ an FJ180 and I agree that's a good mower. Everybody has a favorite brand and size so you'll probably end up testing a few and getting the one you like best.