I have about 1.2 acres of lawn. There are some hills and somewhat steep incline over a mound system and sides of the house (exposed basement). I currently have a cub cadet 1046 with a 46" deck that I got at a Home Depot. It's got about 200 hours on it. I cut once a week sometimes twice and it takes about 1.5 hours each time.
I am looking for something that cuts a little nicer, live in a neighborhood where most people have lawn services so the lawn has to look good or you stand out. I want to be proud of the work so to speak. My cub scrapes the top of the hills down to the dirt and it will fail at some point because it works hard on the hills and side hills.
I am looking for a 46" or 48" deck or 50" max. (Garage space). Should I be looking for a ZT or a lawn tractor ? Would like to cut down on the time I spend, get a better cut and something that can handle hills. I have a few trees but usually trim them with a weed whacker.
I have about $2600 to spend. Don't know about brands or the difference between a tractor or zero turn and what the strengths and weaknesses are of each. I have a JD, Toro dealer in town and can get most of the major brands. Lots of Lowes, HD and husky dealers around.
Can you help me decide?
I am looking for something that cuts a little nicer, live in a neighborhood where most people have lawn services so the lawn has to look good or you stand out. I want to be proud of the work so to speak. My cub scrapes the top of the hills down to the dirt and it will fail at some point because it works hard on the hills and side hills.
I am looking for a 46" or 48" deck or 50" max. (Garage space). Should I be looking for a ZT or a lawn tractor ? Would like to cut down on the time I spend, get a better cut and something that can handle hills. I have a few trees but usually trim them with a weed whacker.
I have about $2600 to spend. Don't know about brands or the difference between a tractor or zero turn and what the strengths and weaknesses are of each. I have a JD, Toro dealer in town and can get most of the major brands. Lots of Lowes, HD and husky dealers around.
Can you help me decide?