Thanks, Meadowlark. I suppose Cindy might be willing to buy both tools, but it would have to be a long time in between purchases. One thing to consider is that she is willing to have a course lawn. She isn't even planting or sodding, just letting the Bahia from the orchard move in.

Maybe a smaller/cheaper 0-turn would be affordable enough. She had been looking at 60" Scags which are pretty pricey.