I am considering selling mine - again I love the machine
it is basically brand new (60 hrs since Aug 02) - but
I want to upgrade because my property is very steep
and I need to go to a 1430 with the 60 inch deck for my hills (what I was originally going to
buy but got intimidated by its size) see my other posting - the machine is in perfect
condition
I don't know what kind of slopes you cut but another option to look at is the BX22 by Kubota. It has plenty of power, 60in mid mount mowing deck, and a lower than average profile.