I round baled all weekend, and being able to use the 540 E pto setting was so nice for raking and running the haybine. This machine is very quiet also. I got the turn assist feature, what a difference it made when mowing and raking, when you turn hard, it slows the rpms a touch keeping better control. Just waiting for the canopy to come in. Comes standard with self leveling loader, another big plus for me. Thanks for the kind replies, it was a hard choice to make when you only hobby farm, but its turning out to be a good one.