Love this tractor...owned a Ford 600 and like this Yanmar better. I find it so easy to start and runs like a top, no smoke at all. Has lots of power for a smaller tractor.
Pros: Easy to work on, lots of power for its size, turns on a dime. Cons: Very few, parts have to mail order so makes parts expensive.
I really like this little tractor. Very stout and cannot bog the motor down. Pulls 5ft rotary cutter with no problem and tills like a dream. I would recommend just do your homework on dealer and stay away from VN rebuilds.
Pros: Great little tractor at a good price. Cons: Mo roll bar on my tractor.