I’m almost convinced for the same money or close to it you can get a better built machine from Honda or some of the other bigger brands. After driving my fathers machine, it’s made cheaper. Shifting gears is hit or miss every time, the charging system is set up like a lawn mower, so no charging below 1800 rpms. Even in low gear, with the machine empty and just me in it, it’s slow going up hill. Not much better than the Kubota 500,900, and 1100 in that regard. For a belt machine I expected better hill climbing.