I had a 7 year old exmark quest (24 horse 52 in deck) that I traded in on this model this morning--do I need this kind of mower?--not really--do I like spinning around on a zero turn--yessir! It is a 60 in deck with a 26 hp kohler, I was going to get another 52 in when I had him figure a 60 in, ---8 inches bigger deck ( I asked the wife if size really mattered), moves up to next size bigger hydrostat motors, full suspension seat, better deck, it was $360 more than the 54in--not that much more when you are talking about a near 8 grand mower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... OKRCK4#t=0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... OKRCK4#t=0