This isn't actually for me, but for a family member who needs a new mower. For whatever reason, and he hasn't told me, he wants a Snapper, but he's not sure which one. He does have a bad back so needs something easy to operate. He's got 1/2 acre of yard that slants downhill.
What kind of budget does your relative have to play with? I hear that the zero turn Snapper (150Z series) is easy to handle. It's a ride on though and having just read the thread about slopes and inclines he may be better off with a walk behind.
That'd be plenty for 1/2 acre! It's well built, easy to use (shift on the fly disk drive), and comfy. I'd go for the 12.5/28. Or a 30". Stay away from the 33". That blade is so big, it vibrates. They start at around $1300 for an electric start version (which you'd want - those big engines are a bear to pull over....)
This model has very good ergonomic control layout, an electric PTO, 30" cut and a REAL Hydrogear transmission - but it's very pricey. Nearly identical to the Simplicity version. Almost twice the price of the other one I mentioned at $2500......:shocked:
But, this is the price of insisting on a Snapper.....I hope your relative knows this...:laughing: