Why Such a Difference?

[buckeyefarmer]

What would you recommend in a 54" to 61" ZTR as the best bang for the buck?
The yard is pretty flat - not rough or hilly.

Ive been looking myself for a 60".

 

[Turbys_1700]

I just purchased a Toro Groundsmaster front deck with 72" deck for 3K. Hours unknown since hour meter doesn't work but I would guess 3K hours. 25 HP Mitsubishi diesel that sips fuel. I have very little left to trim with the front deck. The local golf course has 2 with north of 5K hours and they still run great. Its not quite as fast as a zero turn but the 6 foot deck more than makes up the difference. I will not come close to wearing it out in my lifetime.