I want to thank everyone for the reviews and information everyone has provided. I have frequently read many of the discussions and advice given over the past several months, as i searched and tried to make the decision to buy a traditional lawn tractor, or a zero turn for the 2.5 acres I currently have. After much debate, I went with a 48" Country Clipper Zero turn, and the dealer delivered today. Wow! what a difference, I am hooked. Don't think I will ever go back to a traditional tractor, at least not for primarily just cutting grass. I will post a review in more detail, once I get more hours on this unit.