Right choice for me
Model Year: 2008
We have nine acres of gently rolling, half-wooded, half-open terrain, two creeks on property. Implements owned and used- 60" Land Pride box blade, Bush Hog SQ148 rotary cutter, LA364 front loader, RCK60-29B mid-mount mower, Land Pride 48" landscape rake, John Deere ballast box, Kubota canopy. Equipped with R4 industrial tires (non-filled). Front ballast bracket with several suitcase weights, Pat's Easy Change three point hitch system (can't imagine not having it). Mow grass two hours weekly, lots of bushhogging heavy brush, have towed/pushed/lifted several dozen large trees. Maintain 300' gravel driveway with front loader and box blade, distributed three 25 ton loads of gravel. Have done all of the scheduled maintenance myself, including all fluid and filter changes (very simple, can't imagine paying dealer). Just did first gearbox fluid change on mower. I have had ZERO problems with this machine, other than a self-induced rear tire flat when I broke off the valve stem on a log. Have asked a lot of this tractor at times, probably overloaded bucket and three point hitch, no complaints or problems. One hundred percent satisfied. Mounting/removing front loader or mower deck becomes routine after a few times, five minutes or so total time if on hard flat surface. It is my first tractor, seriously considered other brands, notably John Deere, but this machine seemed to have the right combination of price, quality, features, and bulletproof reputation. It has not disappointed.
Pros: Ease of operation, durability, reliability, good value
Cons: None