hello,first off don't go smaller than 36" a32" will leave you unhappy look toward exmark or hustler if you find a scag at a good price go for it (no my choice but still ok)
try to swing a hydro if you can belt drives are good but they don't have a good reverse and will slip in the wet get the bigest h.p. you can and get a mulch kit you wont be sorry come fall fall clean up= good money stick with stihl on your hand held equip. best warranty in the buisness
good mowing john