I have an '86 JD 1050 with FEL, with about 2200 hrs. When mowing I dropped the right front wheel into an unseen hole and messed up the needle bearings in the final drive. Ended up replacing all the bearings and seals on that side, and got the parts with no problem from the JD dealer. I have owned it two years now, and really like it and trust it. It is the right size and power for what I need, and very well made.
EEB
Adirondacks