Darins, From the posts I've read, I don't have a very favorable impression of these tractors. If price is a concern, Keep in mind, you can find a good used Ford/NH, Kubota, or JD compact tractor in the $9,000 to $10,000 price range with a little shoping around. You'll have a good tractor, with a dealer who can work on it, who has parts for it, and will still be there tomorrow. Later, if you should want to trade on a new machine, resale value will really matter. Good luck
Ernie
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