It think you're going to like the MX, flatlander. I like my MX5000 much more than I thought I would. It's turned out to be just the right size for what I do. Plus, the range shift reverse never gives me a fight about getting into gear when doing loader work.
Bigger and heavier has its appeal; but not when you tow on a rather confined pipe trailer. The MX is big and stout enough to handle serious work easily without giving either the tow rig or the bank account a hernia.
Congratulations and keep us updated. I'm particularly interested in how that turbocharged engine does on fuel. My non-turbo MX burns 5 gallons for every 4 hours on the tach. 1.25gph isn't bad for all that thing does.
Bob