I have a mmm on my max and I really like it. However it does not leave much ground clearance. Maybe 6-8 inches. Not sure what you want to use the 3 pto hitch for but that's what controls the mower deck so if it's lowered all the way the deck will drop down. Whenever I want to use my fel,bh or 3 pto attachment I take the deck off. Only takes me about 10 min max to get it on and off. Made some small wooden ramps to help drive over the deck on concrete so it doesn't scoot around. My only issue is that the grass chaff tends to block the air inlets and the tractor can overheat if I don't keep an eye on it