What mower to buy for 2 acres?

J.D S130 ( 42" deck ) or the S140 ( 48" deck ) with the 22 H.P. V-Twin cylinder engine . Takes beating . Have the D130 with the 42" deck for 9 (10 ? ) years . Mow little over 3 acres . Use 5w-30 synthetic . Usually PENNZOIL Platinum . Change it once a year near the end of mowing season .
 
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If the property has a lot of trees or other obstacles , that is where the ZTR really shines . No more long turn-arounds or circles . I use mine to mulch the leaves in the fall .
 
Another ZTR recommendation from me. I bought a Snapper with the Briggs Commercial Turf engine and have been very happy so far (coming from someone who has never been much of a Briggs fan). It's got decent hydro pumps (Hydro Gear 2800), stout fabbed 48" deck and 25HP, so no shortage of go. Mine came with an upgraded seat and I'm VERY glad it did. I feel that it represented a good "bang for the buck"

Whatever you settle on, I'd say get one with a nice, comfy seat as ZTRs can be a bit rough.
 
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