Ok here is my situation.
2.5 Acres, hills, rough terrain, several trees. Has a "woods" separating the lot. Pushed mowed it all last summer, had a used Honda 54" blow up on me. Purchasing a new one tomorrow. I am not handy at all, and don't like to spend my weekend mowing, so fast and dependable are really important.
Here is what I am down to.
Snapper SPX 46 Deck- 22 HP $1999- My buddy owns the appliance store selling. No pick up/ delevery on service
Husqvarna Fast Tractor 48 Deck- 24 Hp- 1899- From a local dealer. $40 pick up/ delivery on service
Ariens Lawn tractor 54-25 Hp- 2000 Local dealer, no service charge
Ariens Lawn Tractor 46-22-1699 Local dealer no service charge
Your imput would really help here.