Now for which I prefer to use, I will take my wide frames any day. They are so much easier to work on. The friction disc is not hidden under the dash behind the steering shaft like on narrow frames. The center cover removes for easy access to the driveshaft, hydro linkage, and the dreaded broken roll pins. I also like the option of putting any size engine in them without having to mix parts to get them to work or modify the frame. I will say I do like the storage under the seat on the 1X6,7 models for tools, hitch pins, and other stuff.