Strengths None

Weaknesses Somehow JD Yanmar has managed to engineer a tractor guaranteed to have you breathing exhaust from this very smoky engine, no matter which way the wind is blowing or how hard. Turning radius should be better for a tractor this small. My knees ached from the constant pressure on the hydro pedal required to keep this turkey moving.

Overall I was a stupid idiot for buying it without riding it around first. Its a waste of good metal and plastic.

Strengths Direct injection engine started regardless of cold, no glo plugs to deal with. Engine has sufficient power for machine. Quick detatch 53" bucket from loader frame. Nice loader control valve location.

Weaknesses Yanmar 3 cylinder engine loud with excessive emissions and vibration. Hands were numb after operating for a few hours. External power steering lines get caught in brush and damaged. fuel line got pulled off by brush while mowing with brushog. Front driveshaft hangs down under tractor, and rubber boot got damaged while mowing. Loader frame flimsy when moving dirt. Loader pivot points at bucket non greasable, and were excessively worn at 100 hours. FRONT AXLE EXPLODED AT 114 HOURS DUE TO WHEEL BEARING FAILURE, AXLE DESIGN NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THIS TRACTOR (maybe for a lawnmower) WHEEL BEARINGS BEGAN TO SHOW WEAR AT 80 HOURS. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE ON THE PLANET(GENTLEMAN WHO SPOKE LITTLE ENGLISH). Price was more than other manufacters machines that are better desinged and built.

Overall My John Deere experience was a nightmare, mainly because of their lack of customer service and their refusal to warranty their product. I was star struck by the green paint, and thought this tractor would be every thing I had always wanted. I wish I'd looked at other makes and compared prices a little more, because after this fiasco, I bought a Kubota. It was a much better machine for much less money. Don't let the shinny green paint affect your decision when it comes to making a major purchase like I did. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND A JOHN DEERE TO ANYONE!!!!!!!

Strengths Very Good overall HP(24hp)for FEL, mower, tiller, box scrapper, etc. compared to lower 20/22 HP models. FEL will lift all you want for a small tr. & very easy to take on & off. Does require rear ballast with loader as do all makes of compact tractors. All controls are very ease to operate. No problems after 3 yrs of ownership.

Weaknesses Replaced batt. at 2 1/2yrs. and one hyd.hose end coupler on loader.

Overall I have owned several large JD lawn tractors and a couple of small JD Compact Utility Tractors over the past 25+ yrs. and John Deere products is still the King...JD products have "Very Good" resale.

Strengths Lots of power and Realitivly easy to use

Weaknesses Reliability... Quick disconnects for the loader fell apart with-in 6month after purchase..Defect in parts..Electrical Problems continuously.. battery after 8 month, Control module after 18 months, Charging problems..

Overall Great tracter with ease of use, but worries me about the reliability. been stranded on multible occasions