"Bought in 2004 with 1200 hrs. It has a FEL. I primarily mow with a 5 ft Bushog. I have a 7 ft New Holland sickle mower but without live clutch, you have to use power shift to avoid stopping the cutting blade. Powerful small tractor, so far I have had to do little to it: change oil, filters, voltage regulator and starter solonoid. I did put a water heater in the radiator hose for easier winter starting, but not used as much now in winter. Starting to get some blowby now when you let it set and idle or work it a little hard. I run 15W40 Shell oil, now. Was thinking if it continues to blowby, may use a heavier oil to see if that would help."

"Four wheel drive grey market tractor, have had it for 7 months or so. Hard to find parts for. It seems to be built well however upon close inspection, I think it was used near salt water while in Japan. Found rusted parts that were painted over by either dealer or person they bought it from. I knew it was used but thought it was professional refurbished. Has wet brakes which is nice however they went out when bush hogging last summer. Also had brake line rust through that was painted over to hide it's corrosion. Could not find parts for the brakes so had to improvise to get it fixed. Cranks every time, runs smooth, seems to be solidly built. Will update in future."