i have a scotts 1742 now that is just over 3 years old.i am looking for something new and better.i have 1 acre,church yard and grave yard about 4 or 5,and then a 1/2 acre.these are not flat,has some small hills.i would like to stay with a 42'' deck for grave yard but could go up to a 48,but i dont think any bigger would help any.i mulch all of them and some of it is very thick grass.i dont have a lot to spend just yet.so try to give a ballpark price if you can.