Strengths Plenty of power for the size of tractor. Loader is so handy, I don't need a wheelbarrow anymore, easy to get lazy. Mower works great, I mow 3 acres and it cut my time in half and only used half the fuel compared to my JD317. Tiller and Rotary cutter work great, plenty of power, could have gone with bigger units, but didn't want to chance it over the long term. Very easy to change oil and do maintanance.

Weaknesses Would have been nice to have the mid lift separate from the rear 3PT lift. Would have saved taking the mower off to use the rotary cutter or tiller quickly, but all attachments come off easily so it still isn't too bad.

Overall Overall, this is the most bang for the buck, you can't get all of this from other makes and have everything that you can depend on. A+

Strengths Power to size ratio is nice. Gets into some small places for landscape work. Turning radius and very little turf damage great. Always starts in the cold, but would of liked a block heater anyway, just, just makes me feel better about using it in the cold.

Weaknesses Balance. Very dangerous in hilly conditions. Have to be very careful especially with the FEL. This unit will tip very easily. Biggest problem I have as I have very hill ground. I really need a bigger unit as I am disappointed in the FEL lifting but the problem is I really need a bigger unit. Let's face it it's only 22hp.

Overall Nice unit for it's intended purpose. Just be very careful with heavy loads in FEL as it will tip!!!

Strengths FEL workes great easy to take off and on after a couple of tries. Greeat for moving mulch, top soil and gravel. Used it to build paver patio to my backs relief. Mows great, can cut three acres in about an hour. My wife and daughter masterd it in no time! Clears 300 ft diveway with ease, but when its snowing hard have to stay ahead of it. My neighbors love it also as they get plowed out too!

Weaknesses Hydro hoses on snow plow don't stay in place and wrap around front tire, had to ad bungy. 4x4 lever in awkward place, sometimes difficult to disenguage. I agree that the fuel tank is too small! Bettter have the seat belt on for bumpy ground. Dealer prep was poor, attachments were not properly adjusted, When dealer came out charged for time to fix their mistakes when loader was obviously miss aligned. There were even a couple of bolts missing! The fella that delivered it was not able to give any instruction as to operation etc. Felt like I was on my own to figure it out.

Overall Over all this is a great machine. After I figured it all out I love it, though I had to do this with just the users manual and experimentation. I got the best price from this dealer but little support. Next time I'll pay the extra and go with a different dealer

Strengths I purchased the tractor strictly to move snow. I was worried when I purchased that it might not be up to the job with smaller wheels. But I have lug tires and four wheel drive and the thing moves snow with no problem. I can typically leave it in two wheel drive, but occassionally start to slip. I toss it into four wheel drive and it takes off. I have over 400 feet of drive way to plow in mid Michigan and have experienced no problems. It is a great tractor! I have also used it to drag logs and grade around our home. It works better then our old Ferguson TO-30.

Weaknesses Getting locked into four wheel drive and setting the parking brake are a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it is no problem. Additionally the hydraulic control for the front blade is very sensitive and took some getting use to its use. But those are minor adjustments, but the closest thing to a weakness I have seen.

Overall I am really glad I got a Deere. At first I was considering going really cheap and buying one of the less expensive models from Asia. But this thing is incredible and I know I will never have to worry about parts or service. It is a great little tractor!

Strengths Outstanding small powerful tractor, especially for those with less experience. easy to use FEL. starts solid, tiny turning radius, Imatch simple to use. in low gear, and using R-4s, traction is decent. rear blade angle easy to change, good dash display, mower cuts cleanly and is easy to adjust; down pressure on FEL is OK as long as you counterbalance and weight.

Weaknesses mower and rear implement linked;poor design and a safety hazard. no 12v outlet, getting FEL into the "float" position can be tricky; owner's manual not clearly written on major issues like warming up plug; no cruise and tilt standard; the standard seat is AWFUL; get an upgrade!! connecting and disconnecting the FEL is not as easy it JD says, especially if you are female as I am. takes a bit more muscle than you might think.

Overall Excellent work tractor; does all I want and more; has its design flaws but I would buy another in a heartbeat.

Strengths the resale its like a harley

Weaknesses i worked for davis tractor for 2 years and this tractor is nothing but a glorified Xseries deere and the drive shaft goign to the tranny on these tractors are no thicker than your fingur i know people arnt goign to liek this but hey i worked on them

Overall over rated way to much $$$ buy a kubota save the money

Strengths Machine is an excellent performer under all conditions. I have 8 acres and I use this tractor year around. Loader has great lifting and down pressure power. The easy operation, tight turning radious, mechanical 4WD, easy service points, low-noise diesel motor, ease of changing implements and 30 second one man loader on/off is exceptional feature. The two seperate forward/reverse pedels add to the ease of operation. The mowing deck has a great cut and discharge and is compatable with the JD blower attachment for the leaf catcher. The tractor has no problems with power or traction (R4 tires) when using the front mounted snowthrower, rear tiller and bushhog. Plenty of lights, as long as you add the optional rear work light ($30.00).

Weaknesses Rear pto is connected to the safety shut off switch, making it impossible to leave the seat to use the handwand on the sprayer. The non-folding ROPS need further enginering along with the lack of a smooth ride over bumpy terrain. The other weekness is the mid mount mower being connected to the same arm that lowers the rear implements. Five gallon fuel tank makes filling more frequent.

Overall Exceptional product, company and dealer support make it a great purchase for many years to come.

Strengths Have owned ours since May of 2003, we like the ease of use. It is powerful and the loader is tremendously useful. Have dug out tree stumps, moved mulch, gravel and cleared the driveway of snow. We have the industrial lug type tires and they provide great traction, especially in the snow. They dont tear up the lawn as you might think. My wife actually uses the machine and cuts the grass more than I do. My Dad liked it so much that he bought one for his property, but he got the turf tires, which he feels was a mistake.

Weaknesses The mid mower mount lift mechanism is connected to the rear 3pt hitch. It is a pain and I wish the front & middle lifting systems were independent of one another.

Overall A good buy. Looked at the Kubotas before we decided on the Deere, and even though the Deere was more money I think we made the right choice.

Strengths This tractor was purchased for my wife to take care of our property (7 acres). She loves it. Ease of operation and available power are the strengths. Overall cost should be considered as well. We paid $14,500 for the machine and the 4 implements.

Weaknesses The spreader bar (for the mower deck)is annoying but, only takes a few minutes to install.

Overall I highly recommend this machine for landscape/maintenance work. For the women this is a great machine. In our area John Deere support is second to none.

Strengths The machine has ample power. The mower is not only capable of mowing grass; light brush and heavy grass doesn't slow it down. As expected, Deere build the deck to accept advanced assignments. iMatch quickhitch is nice but be sure to buy attachments made to link up. Loader is wonderful for moving mulch, top soil, and wood around the lawn.

Weaknesses I have my tires filled,weighted, and the box filled with sand. Without the weight the loader wouldn't be much use in digging situations, but then again I didn't buy a skid loader. The height of the loader pivot point could be higher. Seems like the machine would handle more breakout force. Hydraulic hoses and transmission filter should be repositioned to avoid accidental damage in more extreme conditions.

Overall Very utilitarian tractor. The loader is capable of dumping into a 1/2 ton pickup. The machine has good stability, excess power, and easy to operate. 3 point hitch makes the possibilities unlimited. I have operated the competing products and since purchasing the Deere, I never looked back.