Checkout Snapper and Ariens. Snappers Easy Speed line seems to have been around for a few decades. And their MSRP price on their website for their bottom of the line model is cheaper than actual sale prices for many of the top of the line models at big retailers. And seem to be much higher old school heavy duty quality.

No, not in my opinion. Its a one to two year old or older (design), the depreciation may be as high as 30% for the first year. So, lets say 6K minus 30% = 4.2K... I no not trust myself as I as cheap,etc. I do not trust the dealer, in selling, they cannot be totally honest. The selling price is more complex than I have stated. And what is a "Turf Tracer" , anyway ?? IMO, go for the Deere. Today, name brands mean nothing...

There may be one available through an aftermarket supplier such as Oregon, Stens, or Rotary. The OEM supply dried up years ago.

understand the toro recycler is a good walkbehind around 400 bucks...