need a new push mower this spring. any suggestions?

I think you are using "Push Mower" meaning an electric or gas mower that you walk behind.:-)

I used a push mower when I was a kid and believe me you don't want one of those.

I agree with the Honda comment. They are great mowers. Snapper also makes great commercial mowers and they are available with Honda or Kawasaki motors. Personally I would avoid anything with a Briggs. You might also look into a rear drive model. This is the preferred set up for most commercial users and it allows for the option of using caster wheels up front. This takes a lot of strain off of you if you are mowing a lot. I've been using a Snapper with the Robin (Subaru) engine commercially for 6 years and it still starts on the first pull. Unfortunately I don't think this engine is available anymore.

Good luck!

Checkout the Honda "Commercial" mowers. I've seen quite a few Landscape Companies use them.

Murray is a good pushmower brand...Riding mower-> SCAG, EXMARK, GRASSHOPPER, DIXIE CHOPPER all depends on how much you want to spend