I used a friends zero turn on our 5.1 acres today. It was a Cub Cadet 50 in with a 26 hp Koehler. I was grateful to have it to use but man the ride was brutal. Took forever too. I'm still unsure with what to buy. I'd love something that is 60 in and rides a lil better for sure.

 

Hence my post #18. The chiropractic adjustments were involuntary results of hitting a rut. One guy I know takes a bit of air out of his tires to smooth his ride.

I finally made a decision and purchased a 2013 61" Ferris IS700 yesterday. It only had 63 hrs on it and has a full warranty until the end of Apr 2017. The fine folks at Montgomery Tractor Sales in Mt. Sterling took care of me. I can't wait to pick it up next week even though we are months from needing it. The suspension system is what totally sold me on a Ferris.

I also wanted thank all of you that had suggestions and input. It was extremely helpful through the process of looking and learning.

Ferris makes a nice mower, you won't be dissapointed.