As far as cutting grass with the MMM I have no problems and am very happy with it. I also use it to cut over grown pastures in the raised postion, so it takes on the role of a rotary mower for that pupose. With the FEL attached I can remove it in 5 minutes and hook it up in 15 mins.. Not as fast or easy as a rear finish mower for hook up, but certainly not a pain in the rear. I can get right up the house with it or around the trees. I use it in the ditch in the front of the house. A rear finish mower just wouldn't be able to go into some of the spots, at least not with out multiple passes because of turning issues with it hanging off the back of the tractor.