I'm keeping the Kubota BX mower in the garage in case of emergency. Taking deliver of a 50' toro time saver tomorrow, just can't justify spending more to mow an acre or so. The 2012 42" toro is now relegated to the rougher terrain. The craftsman/Kohler has pretty crappy tires, broken hood hinge and now only gets under deck storage. I use it with the trailer move the wife's mulch and such, until it dies.
That Toro is a nice machine. That was the other brand I was considering when I bought the Skag. Toro now owns Exmark, so a lot of their parts are shared. A lot comes down to your local dealer.