Rozett,
At the time I was at the Kubota/Cub Cadet dealer getting a quote on a Kubota and asked about the CC compacts in casual conversation. He clearly said that something was bolted to the engine that was odd for a compact tractor. I got the distinct impression that it was an implement, or perhaps it was the way the engine was attached to the frame. Either way, he found this during a major repair to the tractor and he didn't like the way it was assembled. Since I was making casual conversation, and seeing he carried their lawn and garden tractors but not their compacts and I was shopping for one, I wanted his opinion but I didn't pay real close attention. Of course, his problem could have been limited to a older model long since discontinued. But I felt it was an interesting comment since it came from a dealer and worth sharing. If I stop by again I'll try to get details.
Roy