After considering the purchase of a used tractor I bought the 5303 with the 510 FEL for about twice the price of a comparable used one. It has been a pleasure to use with lots of consistent power (64HP at the motor, 55HP at the PTO). I cut about 15a of hay with a NH472 bine and bale with a NH66 baler(small, but works well). I've also used it with a home made log "skidder" and pulled out whole oak tops with just a little front end lift. It turns a 6' brush deck and 6' rotary tiller with no effort as well. Over all I am extremely happy with the purchase. I have had a couple of situations where I would have preferred a 4WD, but most of my use is agricultural so the 2WD works out 99% of the time (plus going to another model of comparable HP with 4WD was another $10K).

Date Purchased: 7/2003
Purchased: New
Price Paid: US$20000
Pros: Powerful, easy on fuel, price vs used
Cons: 2WD, No cupholder
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