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Hey guys need some advice . My two JD diesel garden tractors are getting quite old and starting to have issues . I use them 99 % of the time to mow my 1.5 acres of lawn . I am tired of working on old equipment and will probably sell off one of them .

So I need a new mower and the outdoor power equipment dealer closest to me sells Cub Cadet , Exmark and Bad Boy zero turn mowers . I have eliminated the CC as I don't like them . The other two have very positive reviews that I have read .

The BB I am looking at is a Maverick model with 48" deck . It has a 24 hp Kawasaki FS730 engine and Hydro Gear 3200 hydro drives . The warranty is 2 years and 400 hours .

The Exmark is the E series Radius model with 52" deck . It has an Exmark branded engine rated at 24.5 HP and Hydro Gear 2800 hydro drives . The warranty is 4 years and 500 hours .

Prices are $6999.00 for the BB and $7099.00 for the Exmark . Exmark has an excellent reputation but much of that was formed before Toro bought them . Just reviewing the stats in my opinion the BB has a higher quality engine and Hydro drives . I think the heavier duty drives is important as my 1.5 acres is all at a slant/hilly .

Would like any feedback on these specific models or general feedback on the two companies . I am restricting myself to these two brands because of the local dealer . They have an excellent reputation and I want the convenience of local if any issues .