JDTank
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2010
- Messages
- 695
First off I will apologize for the somewhat shady photo quality. I took the photos in a big hurry because I had to rush off to work afterwards.
I have put 1 hour on the machine so far, just cruising around with a big smile on my face, ground is still too wet to do anything here! The ride is amazing. I originally was worried the standard seat would be terrible, but for what it is, it is actually a very comfortable seat. The turning radius is nothing short of amazing, and I can't say how nice it is to have power steering. Hitting ruts or holes is no big deal with power steering. Without power steering it wrenches your hand over and you could possibly break a finger.
I only see one downside in design so far and that is the oil dipstick for the engine. It is positioned in such a way that the only way to remove it is to bend it in half when you are removing it. Because the dipstick runs against the block when you do this, it smears the oil and does not give you an accurate reading. The reason you cannot lift straight up is wiring harnesses are in your way.
I promised myself I wouldn't get it dirty, but it is already dirty! I take it for a ride around the property each night when I get home from work, although it is raining and muddy. When you need your diesel fix, you just need it! Luckily the machine gets to live indoors, under the watchful eye of 2 security cameras
Overall, I feel this machine will last me for many, many years, and help me complete projects I once thought daunting. I don't believe there is a better garden tractor in existence for an acreage owner.
I have put 1 hour on the machine so far, just cruising around with a big smile on my face, ground is still too wet to do anything here! The ride is amazing. I originally was worried the standard seat would be terrible, but for what it is, it is actually a very comfortable seat. The turning radius is nothing short of amazing, and I can't say how nice it is to have power steering. Hitting ruts or holes is no big deal with power steering. Without power steering it wrenches your hand over and you could possibly break a finger.
I only see one downside in design so far and that is the oil dipstick for the engine. It is positioned in such a way that the only way to remove it is to bend it in half when you are removing it. Because the dipstick runs against the block when you do this, it smears the oil and does not give you an accurate reading. The reason you cannot lift straight up is wiring harnesses are in your way.
I promised myself I wouldn't get it dirty, but it is already dirty! I take it for a ride around the property each night when I get home from work, although it is raining and muddy. When you need your diesel fix, you just need it! Luckily the machine gets to live indoors, under the watchful eye of 2 security cameras
Overall, I feel this machine will last me for many, many years, and help me complete projects I once thought daunting. I don't believe there is a better garden tractor in existence for an acreage owner.
