I don't really have a good reason other than it was a favorite with me when I was growing up. I don't even farm anymore so I can't say that I need it. I could use a much smaller tractor for the work that I need to do. I just like a fast 3 plow tractor with a platform operator's station, gear shifters mounted up out of the way of the operator's legs and a tractor that is fast on the road. In my limited experience with tractors, nothing I've driven fits the bill as well as the 180.