I think the criticism of the new JD X series tractors is a bit premature. We need to see the tractors in action first. I have this feeling that JD has done their marketing studies and are confident the tractors will do well. I agree with some comments regarding the lack of turning brakes and a two-speed differential but otherwise the tractors appear to be what I am looking for. I don't want the ROPS on this size tractor. I realize that the ROPS saves lives if the tractor rolls over but only if the operator is secured by the seat belt. I expect to hear responses that most of you always wear your seat belt but in reality, most don't. If you talk to a dealer most will tell you the tractors traded in have the seat belt fastened together and tucked under the seat, obviously never used. A ROPS equipped tractor without the operator secured with a seat belt is more dangerous than a tractor without the ROPS. I think what has been lost in the discussion is the fact that Deere is building a premium garden tractor not a compact or sub-compact tractor. These new X series are closer in size to the 420 and 430 tractors. THose were great tractors but were considered garden tractors. I think the BX Kubota is a lot of tractor for the money and the sales would certainly suggest that Kubota is filling a void in the market. Whether Deere's new 4010 or 4015 steals some of that market remains to be seen. But I predict there is a tremendous market for a large gardent tractor that will most likely never see a front end loader. It is the mowing tractor, snow removal tractor and general large lot-small acreage tractor that Deere has sold to for more than 20 years. I take nothing away from Kubota. They build excellent compact tractors but for the customer looking for the large garden tractor they don't build what I want. If the BX didn't have the ROPS I might give it more consideration. But I need an agile tractor that can wind its way around trees and under branches without folding and unfolding the ROPS. I may be wrong on this one but I am betting that you will begin to see posts on this message board beginning in the Spring about the long delays in getting the new X tractors. I think the demand will far exceed the supply for some time. To me it will be further proof that in the garden tractor class Deere has no equal.