Garden Tractor for 1.5+ acres?

[frank_f15]

i have an 18 HP SEARS GT (NOT LAWN TRACTOR) I use it hard and often and will be going on my 13th year with it, other than belts and blades, batteries and one starter motor it has been trouble free. and my country yard is far from smooth and groomed /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DaMadman]

Get a good Garden Tractor and take care of it and it will last you forever. I had mine for about 7 years, used it year round, mowing, plowing the garden, snow, the whole 9 yards.

The mower it's self is still in fine shape but the rings locked up in the motor. Probably my fault for not changing the oil enough

 

[GerardC]

<font color="blue"> The mower it's self is still in fine shape but the rings locked up in the motor. </font>

What brand engine?