I have owned a SCAG Turf Tiger (61" width) for about four years. It listed for $10K, I bought it in off-season for $8k. My only complaint is the blowing dust and grass on windy days. A dust mask helps, but not much.
http://www.scag.com/turftiger.htmlI also looked at Kubota zero-turn mowers. I really liked that their mowing deck pivots up so you can remove blades for sharpening from the front. They were slightly more expensive and the dealer was less willing to discount factory pricing.
