Paul, I have a third of an acre, and all the cubs listed in my profile. I mow with my 1200, dad mows his 2/3 acre with a 1450. I've spent anywhere from $20 to $700 on a cub. You just watch for them, and buy parts when you can! Should look for#2 so you don't have to switch implements. I mow with the 1200 and push snow with my 100.
I'm going to try and make it out to Stockton for a huge collection sale tomorrow. And I was talking about downsizing!!