I researched various models and makes for a couple of months before I settled on the 20 HP Ariens I purchased from Home Depot. I have mowed 4 times to date and continue to be amazed at how well this machine operates.
It is very fast on the straightaways and cuts extremely well with its double blade configuration. The wide cut (46") reduces my mowing time by almost half! This mower had the cheapest price and seems very well made. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with less than 2 acres to maintain.