louigison,
Don't know where you're from but I'd probably take Ken Sweet up on that 84" FM he's mentioned. I'm searching for an 84" unit myself and if you're wanting a new unit, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. I've looked for over a year at 72" & 84" finish mowers. I think all your major brands are going to serve you well so long as you don't misuse or mistreat the equipment IMHO. I did recently find a BUHLER FARM KING Y750 (84") as a left over and the dealer has it down to $1695 to move it. Its green and I have an orange (Kioti) tractor. I know, I can always buy orange paint.....LOL:laughing:
(PLEASE take this in a humble and caring manner...)As for NOTV8's comments, I agree that if you are letting kids ride with you (which is what we're reading b/w the lines in your comments).....I'd rethink that one. It is way too easy to slip and fall. I will be honest and say that I did it too a few times w/ my 7yr old (now 8yrs old). But after watching the safety video about tractors flipping, I took a whole new stance on safety....& I work in the "safety" field myself. Sometimes we just need a friendly reminder. Those babies of yours are too precious and you'll hate yourself for it if something happens......not preaching here, but just say'n.
Oh, and if you've not picked up on the rules here at TBN.....we have to have pictures here.....so, when you do get something, please show it off:thumbsup: