Check the Snapper 360Z 42" Kawasaki FR651V. Snapper has same price but a little higher specs than this. On Snapper it's 21.5 more HP 3 yrs unlimited hours warranty lifetime on the main deck. Only thing I like about this is the free armrest which is accessories for the Snapper 360Z.
I can help. I just bought one. It uses 2 blades. Yes they make a mulching kit. The kit comes with 2 baffles that are installed on the deck with an exhaust cover and new blades. It cost me 218 dollars for the kit at my dealer uninstalled.
When it comes to plowing, unless you get something like a Kubota with diesel engine, save your money and never get a consumer-grade mower to plow your driveway.
it comes in 54 inch deck as well why is it only rated 1 acre ? does that mean it will wear out and break if you mow your 1 acre yard 2 or 3 times a week?
nah, bro. because at that size, 42" deck, it's only two blades and not super wide so it's not gonna cut as much grass at once so you have to make more passes. if you wanna mow more than an acre they'd suggest a larger deck like a 52" or larger.