Strengths EXCELLENT POWER/SIZE RATIO , STRONGER FEL THAN MOST IN CLASS , ECONOMICAL TO OPERATE , SMOOTH RIDE & OPERATION , EASY/FAST IMPLEMENT CHANGE , EASY TO GET INTO PLACES YOU COULD NOT WITH LARGER TRACTOR , ALMOST INSTANT STARTS

Weaknesses MAJOR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN LEAK DOWN OF HYDRAULICS,HAVE TAKEN UNIT INTO TWO DIFFERENT JD DEALERS,BOTH SAID IT IS WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS , PERSONALLY I FEEL IT IS EXCESSIVE , WHEN COMPARED WITH MUCH OLDER TRACTORS WE HAVE,WITH MUCH LESS, OR NO LEAK DOWN,ALSO NO TOOL BOX

Overall WOULD HAVE TO SAY OTHER THAN HYDRAULICS , I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH OPERATION OF UNIT , GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY AGAIN , WITH WHAT I NOW KNOW , MAY HAVE TO LOOK AT OTHER BRANDS AVAILABLE

Strengths The loader is probably the best feature of this machine, very strong and easy to use. turning radius is great. Like the two pedal system much better than teadle pedal. Overall look will not "date" the machine in years to come. MFWD engagement is NOT electronic.

Weaknesses turf tires look very smal for the machines size. 3 point hitch is very sensitive even when turned down on the pressure. Getting used to refueling every 5 hours (a bit annoying)

Overall Outstanding machine. I would highley recommend it to anyone. John Deere finally has something to compete with the BX line. For anyone with a small acreage or landscaping to do this machine is well suited.