I find John Deere has a lot of blind spots. When I first started where I am now, I had come from a company that built highways. Then I was thrown into that kind of work. Tight spots, no grades, people judging you cause you're supposed to be a graderman. You pick up a lot of little tricks. After 20 years I use a Maulden grader for tight spots. Cost wise it's no contest. Faster hands down. I still have the 14 footer when I need it, but it comes down to the right tools for the job. Glad you enjoy your work. Keep it up.