Where I mow, flat ground, lots of trees and shrubs, with my present z-turn and JD345 lawn tractor (or a JDX740 which I am considering) work best due to the turning radius vs. a JD1000 series or a small Kubota. I have no use for 4x4, 3-point hitch, and/or a rear PTO on the X series which are only added expense to purchase and maintain. The rest of the mostly open flat and gente sloped 10-12 acres I mow with my Kubota L3830 with a 6' Bush Hog finish mower.
Bill
Economics 101, say you currently do not own a ZTR, JD345 or the L3830 and wanted the most bang for your dollar and wanted something that would do what you are currently doing with the ZTR, JD345 and L3830, maybe a little slower, but doing it, what would you purchase one of the multi functions with accessories or would you buy a ZTR, a lawn tractor and a 38-40 horse power cut?