After several years with an entry level John Deere zero turn mower that proved to not be up to the task of dealing with the uneven terrain of my land, I went to the Middleton Power Center and upgraded to a new Ariens mower. It has a much more durable frame, along with a bigger deck and more power.
Thus far, I’ve moved the lawn with it three times and it’s been incredible.
My hope is that this one will last longer than the previous Deere did!