What is the best riding lawn mower, (for home owers)?

Question

I looked at them all, John Deer,etc. From Home depot to Lowes and everyone eles, they all have the best So they say, Buy it here We deliver . But how do they hold up......

Answer 1

I have a Sears riding mower 19HP with 42" cut and have replaced everything on it in ten years except the seat and the deck.  

I hear the Kabuta ? and the John Deer are good products.

Any of them have expensive replacement parts; Sears 12v starter motor $120, Sears blade bearing $70 as examples.

Answer 2

Since your looking for a rider for non-commercial mowing, you should definitely go electric. They cut just as good, and will save you tons.