G'day,
Thanks for your response. I only have a 204, so I can't really give any advice on the higher powered models.
I'm on a hilly block of which 50 acres is cleared. I use it for slashing (mulcher actually), spreading, spraying with a 200l 3PL spray rig and 3m boom. I put a bit of extra weight on the front to cope with the full spray tank.
It handles most of it really well, but you do have to use most of its power when its heading uphill.
The biggest issues have been a broken fan - which interestingly I sourced out of NZ, and a few loose bolts. I've done all the fluid changes mentioned on this site, and have found the info here invaluable. So I've yet to send it into a workshop for anything serious.
I'm about to put a sprung seat on it to save my back, and have added a toolbox and drink holder, but overall I've been very happy.
I know there are more guys bringing them into this part of the world, so there should be a better supply of parts. Other than that, in these days of the internet, I'd probably get them out of the US.
Biggest rap for my little tractor has been from the locals who gave me heaps about it when I bought it, and now seem to want to borrow it all the time when their old Fiats and MF's are broken down.
Hope this is of help
Mark
