It's a bigger machine and you set higher. Tree branches are the main problem and you can't get the front of the deck right up to trees and shrubs because of the front axle. My Toro could! The hydraulic deck lift on the Kubota, and other brands, is awkward to operate when you need to raise the deck a little because of a high spot. Toro and eXmark both have a mechanically operated foot pedal which is quick and easy to control. The Kubota is a great machine when cutting a open area but in close quarters it has limitations.What is bad about going around the houses because that is mostly what I would be using it for.