I had the same dilemma last year and compared the same 2 mowers. I wanted a heavy duty commercial grade mower and I ended up buying the Kubota because it ended up about 1k less than the scag. I cut about 2acres around the house weekly and a 3 acre field. I'm glad I bought the 781i, it's a tough...
Last winter when we moved to new place . My kids bought me a US General 56 top and bottom tool chest. They were well made and great packaging, not a scratch or dent when I unloaded. Plenty of room for tools and tractor items.