353HST here, with backhoe and FEL.. using to shape up the land after building a house. using it to haul rock, dirt for yard, and trenching for culverts. 6' box blade for the 1/8 mile of gravel driveway, and of course, a brush hog. no real problems, just over 60 hours. had 50 hour service done. backhoe is a bit weak on the driving force, but hey, im in ROCK country! I did blow a PS hose pretty quick, found the frame was chafing it. Took that euro trailer connector off, was worthless. put a seven pin in place of it, to move the boat around. Would love to get that remote switch up and running for a small hydro limb saw, but not sure where to start with it yet......