Sears has a good dependable one for $899.... its as basic as it gets... this would be alot better then any murray if you can still find those....
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=07127535000
Remember k'mart is with sears.....
Home depot or lowes sell mtds (the toro's there are mtds even) and I'm just not a fan of the cheaper construction.....
The one in the sears link has a very dependable 16hp I/C briggs (Industrial/Commercial) I have a old flathead 12horse I/C briggs from 17 years ago, and after 2 previous owners (all of which I knew) its still kicking after a little commercial use.