Thought I'd report. My 11 year old L130 finally died after mowing field and hills. My 5 acres is not golf course quality. I looked at the X500 and although pricey, I was leaning toward the 54" desk. Someone on the forum said look at used tractors. I started to look at Graig's List, and stumbled on a gentleman who was selling a 3yr old X500 tractor with the 54" deck, and the 44" snowblower, with weight and chains. He was asking $5000, and only 20 hrs on it. Needless to say, I called, went there the next morning, tested it on his yard, and threw money at him. The tractor is like new, the blower is awesome, and it takes on this property without breaking a sweat. I love this tractor!