I bought a case 446 (I think it's a 1982 model) for a song last year. It is in great shape. Came with a hydraulic 3 point lift, chains, mid deck mower, tiller, single furrow plow, cultivator and snow blower. I only wanted the plow and culivator for my Kubota BX 1800. I planned to flip the rest but have really come to appreciate the 446. These machines do seem to have a cult following and most of the parts are available. The owners are very proud of these machines and they do seem durable and run forever. Just google 'Case 444, 446' or whatever and you'll find talk sites and part suppliers. The biggest problem seems to occur when the Onan 18 HP gas engine goes south. From what I've seen Onan no longer makes an engine to fit the machine. There are alternatives but they can be expensive. The other thing I don't like is they suck up fuel more than diesels. This won't be an issue if you only have a small property to mow. Like I said I planned to sell my 446 but after the winter we had here in Ontario with record snow falls that little tractor equiped with a snow plow kept me laughing when everyone else was crying. Yes my BX is better in many ways (4 wheel drive, diesel more comfortable) but to buy a snow blower for it I would have to spend many times what I paid for the 446 with all the implements so I plan to keep it. It is also a blast from the past to tinker with.
