Alternate the direction in which you mow each lawn mowing session. Doing so will prevent your grass from "getting into a rut" (literally). If your garden tractor wheels pass over the same area in the same direction each time you mow, they'll form ruts over time. Switching lawn mowing patterns also wisely avoids having the lawn mower blade beating at the grass in the same direction at every mowing.
The John Deere range of garden mowers and lawn tractors start at about $1399 USD for the 100 Series, recommended for gardens and yards up to 3 acres. John Deere offer a Flexable Fianance option. For the full range of John Deere garden Tractors please visit this link.
If you are interested in John Deere garden tractors perhaps you may wish to join one of the clubs available.
John Deere Garden Tractor Club John Deere ownership is not a membership requirement for this group, which was created to discuss the operation, repair, and ads for John Deere lawn grounds care equipment; as well as JD related material and other brands too.