I have been looking at the John Deere D105 and D110 and understand the only difference is the D110 has a hydrostatic transmission (which I know nothing about!!).
I am purchasing a new riding lawn mower - not to mow with - but to pull a trailer and haul my mulch (10 CY) around the yard as well as other garden chores. Can someone tell me whether the D105 (17.5 HP) can do the wagon/mulch thing without bogging down. My lawn is on an incline (probably 20%) from front to back and covers approx. 1 to 1.5 acres. The mowing feature may come in handy in the future but hubby uses a Lexmark commercial walk behind and is perfectly content with that.

I've also looked at the Ariens, so if anyone has an opinion on those mowers, please chime in!

Thanks!