Strengths Lots of power. Love the power steering. Cut is perfect. Differential lock really increases hillside mowing capability.

Weaknesses Hydraulic control levers are positioned too low. Operator ride height seems high. I feel a little too top heavy. The oil drain is in a rediculous place, was the engineer on vacation that day?

Overall I purchased this tractor used with 34 hrs. on it. Overall I,m really happy with it.

Strengths power steering, very powerful (increases speed going up my steep hill), tilt wheel, DIFF LOCK is great in spring mud, I am pleased I spent the money to buy the last tractor I will ever need. I expect it to be mowing 30 years from now.

Weaknesses parking brake light in dash doesn't work parking brake has popped out of lock a few times. Mowing height hard to adjust and know how tall the grass will be when done mowing Hydraulic deck lift really sensitive Bagger chute comes off with deck movements during mowing--most annoying. Dealer isn't helping with much attention Deck wash system is so-so. manual has very few detailed instructions Oil drain hard to get to--hose is included, though.

Overall Should have bought a used 1872 or 1864 with same features. If I had problems with that, at least I could say it is used.