Need a new lawn mower

The time it takes to get some serious responses out of the OT, you could have bought your mower, did the acre, and be reclined back drinking a cold beer.

I’d just go to Home Depot or Lowe’s and buy a 46” cut or wider. You’ll probably get 15 years out of it with proper maintenance and keep it clean.

I have a Husqvarna LGT 2654. I have never had an ounce of trouble from it. The 54" cut is pretty good at knocking out big yards. It does scalp a little on the short hills.

It has an hour meter so you can buy one used with low hours and save about $1k. They are in the $2300 range new.

Murray sucks. MTD sucks. MTD also makes many of the other major brands.

I know you are up north but forget which side of the state you settled into. The Monroe area doesn't have any on Craigslist.

Parents have a 30 year old snapper that still runs like a champ. Send it to the local dealer for a $100 tune up every couple of years thats it.

Key for small engines is ethanol free gas.

John Deere has the E series out now. Don't get the lowest model (110 I think), get the 125 or better. I have a D125 with 120 hours over 4 years and it's been flawless. Get some gator mulching blades for it and side discharge. That v twin will cut it even if it's a foot tall.

I have a John Deere that I’ve had for 13 years. I’ve never had a problem with it and it still runs and looks like it is new. All I do is clean it and perform the pm on it. No regrets on the purchase.

I’ve got a Cub Cadet with less than 40 hours for sale that’s perfect for about an acre

I've had the fancy riding lawn mowers... seemed every year, I was putting money in it.
Now, I buy the $180 push mower from wal mart, usually last 2 summers. Good exercise and not spending $4000.
Most men I see riding lawn mowers should have their fat asses pushing one! Just my 2 cents!