Big Dog Zero Turn

I don’t have experience with them but I’ve got a good friend that has one and he brags on it every year, he’s had it about 3-4 years now. I think his is the Alpha MPX, I know he’s mentioned it having strong hydro gear transmission and a powerful engine. It has a strong, thick mowing deck and he said it has a long warranty.
They are made by the same company that makes Hustler

Dad and brother have them not sure what model but they have been happy with them, several years old and several acres of cutting for each.
I am on my second hustler, first one lasted 13yrs so I bought a second one.

I have been having one almost a year so far and haven’t had any issues. Good mover and it seems well built

I have one and no complaints. I am only cutting 2.5 acres, however.
I run over sticks, mud holes, etc. Has plenty of power to pull a wagon. lift the flap if you are cutting the thicker stuff.

I usually fill up the mower each cut but I run it wide open

Father in law is a mechanic at a Big Dog dealer. Certain models are more problematic than others. What specific one are you looking at? I can ask him if it is worth a crap. There are a few models he hates and tries to tell customers not to buy. He actually worked on design flaws with the Big Dog engineers.

Cut about 3 acres with the one we have. As mentioned, its a beast.

I bought the MZ Magnum 54" cut 3 years ago. I cut 2 1/2 acres every 3 days during peak cutting season.
Never had an issue.

looking for one to cut 5 acres with......