I'm a little partial to John Deere, because it's what we ran when my boys & I had our side-line lawn mowing service.
Even the lower-end John Deeres are made by John Deere. They're not re-badged MTDs (unless they started doing that in the last year or two).
I'm currently running an L120. It's about a 22hp 48" deck mower. I don't know what the current model equivalent is, but they haven't changed them much. It has been a good mower, even though it's not heavy enough for all the commercial stuff we did with it. It also has a very nice turning radius.
I'd suggest getting a John Deere with a 42" deck (2 blades instead of 3). If you can spend a couple extra bucks, be sure to get a hydrostat (automatic). I also like the twin-cylinder engine (they run smoother), but they're a little more spendy.
A D120 might be a nice model for you.
If you get a John Deere, do not get it at Lowes or Home Depot. They are the same mowers you can buy at the local JD Dealer. However, if you need warranty work done, the dealer will put your "box store bought" mower at the back of the line. Also, the dealer will sell you the mower for the same price as the box store will.
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