Pros:
Good solid reliable tractor, few thousand hours on it and no breakdowns.
Uses less than 2 GPH diesel working hard.
Easy to service, all fluid and filters simple to do at home.
Approx 8500lb with cast wheels, R1W metric radials w/fluid in rear, LA1153E loader & bucket.
Hydraulics work well.
LA1153E loader easy to remove and attach.
QA bucket Euro coupler on "E" model.
Gears well spaced and hydraulic shuttle saves left leg.
Easy to get on and off.
Very stable tractor with excellent traction on R1W tires.
Cons:
Basic seat suspension and lack of forward travel on the slides
Fuel tank could be larger when running hard for 10-12 hours a day.