So what do you reccommend for a tractor lawn mower?

[thurlow]

I've been following this thread with interest, knowing I was going to need a mower in the near future.  My Poulan (typical big-box store model/12 and a half horse/42 inch cut) is 10 or 12 years old; uses lots of oil (doesn't really concern me, if that were the only problem) and the hydrostat is on its last legs.  Mow nearly 3 acres and takes me about 2 1/2 hours.  Really like the concept of a zero-turn and have been looking at them for months.  Finally bit the bullet and ordered  this one from Amazon (actually, it's a 2660 model; only difference is one more HP).  Free shipping and no sales tax.  If you know anything bad about Swisher, I don't need to hear it; it's a done deal.   ;D

[Sid]

Snapper the best for the money but they are slow!
I now have a yazoo zero turn, it six years old and haven't had any trouble. I will agree that it mows a lot better with gator blades.