I am in the market for a new 42" traditional riding lawn mower. I have a large lot with a lot of pine tress that I go around. The current 42" deck gets me between 95% of them. A tight turning radius is a key feature (duh right?). Currently it takes me a solid hour to mow it. I am thinking about getting something just a tad smaller deck due to the trees if that matters to your thought process. I also do quite of bit of towing a large cart full of landscaping materials.
The budget is about $2500 max with the closer to $2000 or under the better. I want something that will last me 20 years plus. The Poulon I bought 10 years ago is ok but the hydrostatic tranny is not holding up. Hit me with recommendations or ones to avoid.
