It all depends what you are going to do with it.

• Just cut grass go with a low cost Deer
• Use it as a tractor to tow and plow need you need a higher end machine in the $4,000 price range
• If you have a yard with lots of turns and obstructions go with a zero clearance machine.
• I would see what your local dealer has and try not to buy it at Home or Loews