Love my John Deere 1025R. Easiest mower attach in the business, but I know you said that's not a consideration. I have the bucket of course and a 4' bush hog. I use a 54'" power angle plow in the winter and occasionally a 4' box blade. You may want to look at the 2025R series as it has bigger rubber, but still uses the 24.9 HP Yanmar with no def.