For what its worth - I own two LS a small G3033H (15 model) yup that old and a MT357H-HST. This one has over 800 hours (a 21 model) and i love it (except for its time to time trouble with field trash setting off codes to clear off radiator). I plow, disk, spray (3 rear remotes and 1 forward)...
Just a thought, I took some threaded rod (2x) and attached a 50 Cal box to the outside arm of my loader. Its never in my way and right outside my door (left side) when i get in or out of the cab. Obviously useless if i have my loader is off but for me that is almost never and very cheap (maybe...