[EddieWalker]

I don't know your area, but there are several brands that are of good quality. This is one of those things that relates to how much you are willing to spend. Metal costs money, so does the time it takes to weld it together. A thinly built, spot welded mower will cost allot less then a thick gauge mower that has continuous welds. Then the most important consideration on any implement is where will you get the parts for it? Some stores are just retail, like Tractor Supply, while others support what they sell, like Kubota.

I own Landpride. I can't tell you if they are the best or not, but can say that they are very good. My dealer is fair at stocking and getting parts, but he has his days when he just plain forgets to order the parts and one week turns into three weeks with him. Kubota is now a distributor for Landpride, so I go to them now for parts. The one I go to is very professional and the lady who runs the parts desk does what she says she will.

Sometimes you just have to get out the yellow pages and see who's out there. Then take a day to check them out first hand. You don't have to buy brand new, but knowing that there is somebody who supports a certain brand will put that brand at the top of the list when out looking for used. If there isn't a Kubota dealer in your area, and nobody else has parts for Landpride, then I wouldn't buy Landpride.

Good Luck,
Eddie