Exmark, Scag, Hustler, Gravely, and Ferris will be the top of the line mowers but you wont get a new one in that price range.
I think Toro will be your best bet for the money. Witch they bought put exmark.
Wave stoppers have multiple little metal rings that get pressed into block surface. Almost like small o-rings. They actually leave imprints on the on sealing surface.
I have a fully loaded 2012 28.5ft gooseneck I'm selling. Would make you a great deal on. Has a hitch on the back so you can pull doubles or mount a rack.
I would get a 2 post and a 4 post. I use my 4 post way more then 2 post. Super handy. Only downfall is lifting cabs. Also a wash cabinet is nice. Cost upfront sucks but saves you a lot in labor and cleaning solvents. For your bulk oils price around. They will negotiate.
I just use the high side. But will be putting it on a switch. If it was a street truck I would use a boost reference. I've never seen a failed fuel lab. Way better quality then the cheap genaric 2 brands. I fought the same issues as bd did last year cause the 2 lbz fprs wont close...
Love the fuel lab. The high and low speed option is great. They are nice a quite. Many guys making over 1200hp with a single 200gph pump. Only downfall is it's not a flow through pump.