Excellent, thanks for your opinion this helps alot. I'm going to get the 5030 so i'm limited to rear mount anyway but, your comments help confirm the rear mount decision. I like the fact that i can peform some of the maintenance with it still on the tractor. I currently have a rider and every couple of times i mow i have to remove it and sharpen the blades, grease, etc., kind of a hassle. Thanks