I'm not sure how much I can add, other than when I bought my zero turn I wanted either a toro (also makes exmark) or JD. I only have an acre and a half, and plenty of tree rows, so the amount that i mow is probably around an acre. I ended up finding a lightly used JD z235, which is a residential grade 42", 20HP briggs engine with JD stickers on it. I've had it going on two years with no issues. I do wish the hydro's were a bit more responsive, but I get what I paid for. No regrets here. I'd buy that mower again, or look at something similar in a 48" or 54". It's a 2013 model, had 80 hours on it when i bought it, around 120 now.