I just purchased a new house and it has a much larger lawn than my old one. My previous yard was about ¾ acre with about a quarter of it as a 15-20 degree steep slope. We push mowed it for 6 years, but it was not fun, it would take 2-3 hours and a lot of sweat. My new house has twice as much grass but no where near as steep, it has small rolling hills that are gradual and a number of trees dotted throughout. I am looking for a riding mower now as i really don't want to push mow 1.5 acres. I grew up with a Honda lawn tractor, but I've never used a ZT.

I have been shopping around and still can't decide what I want. I was leaning towards a zero turn since I have an ATV that i can use to tow an aerator, spreader or yard cart. But I hear they can be tricky to learn and want something that is easy to use as i have a kid who is the appropriate age to help with the yard chores. My budget is around $3000 but I'm flexible.

Any input would be appreciated

Moved into a house with about an acre of land.

I am over whelmed with the choices of machines. Zero turn vs walk behind and then brands.

The toro walk behinds with sulky (last picture) was owned by an old man who “meticulously took care of it, serviced it ever season and washed it down after every use”

Mild slope lawn. Leaning toward the Cub Cadet 46" XT1 Enduro 22HP . $1699. Pretty good price point / performance and good reviews. I like the Cub Cadet's warranty over John Deere and too many reviews complained about the John Deere's transmission failing immediately outside of warranty. Never had a lawn I needed a riding mower for, so first time buyer. Anything else I should consider?