I've been in the crux of the "tractor decision" for some time now, and would like to get some balanced perspective:
I am definitely leaning towards a PT purchase, but every time I think I've got my mind made up, there seems to be another post from someone about a problem. Recent discussions of pivot pins, oil leaks, bent forks, broken implement wheels, and engine problems lead me to wonder about the quality of the machines.
Could it be that they are so versatile that owners take them past their operating limits and have failures? Would you consider this abuse or poorly made?
I don't consider myself the greatest mechanic, so I'm not too excited about having to deal with problems if I put the machine through its paces. It just seems that every long time poster here has had to deal with some unexpected failure.
Appreciate your thoughts.
I am definitely leaning towards a PT purchase, but every time I think I've got my mind made up, there seems to be another post from someone about a problem. Recent discussions of pivot pins, oil leaks, bent forks, broken implement wheels, and engine problems lead me to wonder about the quality of the machines.
Could it be that they are so versatile that owners take them past their operating limits and have failures? Would you consider this abuse or poorly made?
I don't consider myself the greatest mechanic, so I'm not too excited about having to deal with problems if I put the machine through its paces. It just seems that every long time poster here has had to deal with some unexpected failure.
Appreciate your thoughts.