check your local classifieds; check with a dealer who takes trade-ins. Check with an on-line site such as Craigslist or the auction sites for completed sales.
Husqvarna makes the Craftsman mowers. MTD makes Cub, White, Troy-Built, Yard man, Yard Machines, Bolens, and the new Toro tractors. The John Deeres in Lowes and Home Depot are made to last 250 hours and be tossed. That is all the "discount" brands. I...
The kohler always had a very good reputation. Check consumer reports for what they say.