I own Kioti CK3510, have 40 acres, only need to mow about 10 a few times in summer. A lot of snow moving with blade and thrower. She's pretty stout and comfortable, I would recommend. Kubota dealer I found was not very responsive to questions while the Kioti (and Yanmar) dealer has been...
I agree with the mulching. Dealers are important. I was turned off by our local Kubota dealer as well. Went with Kioti and have been very happy with my 3510. We have 40 acres - lots of mowing, plowing in the winter. Backhoe to clean ditches and pull smaller stumps. I think Yanmar is a fine...
I agree with putting the front mount on on concrete. I put mine on dollys and keep it in the back to the garage while the convertible is out in the summer.