Strengths Excellent pulling power and strong for mowing or brush hogging. A 6' finish mower is nothing for this tractor even in thick grass. The 4x4 is great, steering is very smooth. Comfortable. The 300 loader is the easiest I have ever seen to take off and put on ... but

Weaknesses The loader is a bit weak. Rated at 700 lbs or so. A full bucket of gravel or soil is all it wants to lift. Alternator is a bit small too. I had to replace a battery already, but it was pro-rated with the warranty. Blew the CMOD fuse when the battery went, took an hour or so to figure it out.

Overall It was hard to list the weaknesses. They were all minor. This is a great little tractor. I have used many others this size, JD 750, JD 955, a couple Kubota's, a Massy among others. I like this one the best. A very tight tractor. The 955 w/hydrostatic transmission handled the steep grades a bit better, but this one rides better. Way better than the orange K.

Strengths good tractor plenty of power for 5 foot bushog. does good with harrow. for a 2wd it does very good.

Weaknesses wheelbase is a little narrow. with 100 pounds of weights on frontend it will lift off the ground with 5 foot bushog lifted on the back of tractor.be careful.

Overall

Strengths Performs well with all implements. Maintains power under heavy loads. Control features within easy reach. Very good fuel economy. Good turning radius.

Weaknesses Clutch is a little tricky shifting from nuetral. Clutch position tricky for engaging Live PTO.

Overall I think the JD 790 is versitile. It has good performance. A good tool for maintaining landscaping.

Strengths GREAT TRACTOR

Weaknesses HIGHLAND TURF AND TRACTOR IS A HORRIBLE DEALER .. HIGH PRICED .. AND THE MANAGER DOESNT CARE BAD EXPERIENCE

Overall BEWARE OF THIS DEALER

Strengths Looks great, strong engine, great loader, Blade on Loader great for snow removal, sips fuel, lots of power for it's size, looks like a tractor should look, FEL hydraulic valve very easy to use.

Weaknesses Platform a bit tight, have to remove side panel to get to oil stick, not great for a lot of loader work, no tool box for JD that fits.

Overall Relatively inexpensive and if you don't need the hydro for FEL work it is all the tractor you need. Love the tractor.

Strengths QUICK STARTING, GOOD FUEL ECONOMY, EXCELLENT POWER, ALMOST EFFORTLESS POWER STEERING EVEN WITH LOADER BUCKET FULL, SMOOTH AND STRONG BRAKES, GOOD VISIBILITY, EASY TO SERVICE, LOADER HAS BEEN GREAT AND WITH THE 4WD IT DOES MORE THAN I WOULD EVER EXPECT FROM A 30HP COMPACT

Weaknesses NO TOOLBOX, BATTERY CORROSION PROBLEMS, NO ROOM FOR CHAINS ON FRONT OR REAR TIRES(I HAVE AG TIRES), FOR LOADER WORK IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A REVERSE SPEED INBETWEEN THE H & L.

Overall I LOVE THIS TRACTOR. BOUGHT IT USED WITH 300 HOURS. I UPGRADED FROM A JD 750 WHICH I THOUGHT WAS GREAT UNTIL I GOT THE 790. I USE IT FOR GRADING, RAKING, MOWING, PULLING SMALL IRRIGATION DITCHES, MOVING ROCKS(WE GROW EXCELLENT ROCKS HERE IN SW COLORADO),AND ANYTHING ELSE I CAN FIND AS AN EXCUSE TO FIRE UP MY USEFUL AND NECESSARY "TOY".

Strengths Runs great. Plenty of power to grade driveway with 5' scrape blade. Front loader has been biggest asset on the farm.

Weaknesses Only one and it is a lack of a tool box. I may construct one for the right fender.

Overall Perfect machine for our small hilly acerage.

Strengths Starts perfect every time, purrs and has lots of power. I dug and leveled a shop site and was supprised by the digging power. Will handle a heaped bucket of dirt without a wimper. The compact size make it easy to get in and out of tight places on our 25 acre tree farm. Stability seems good to me on the hills. The Dealer was really good to work with.

Weaknesses I find my self wanting a reverse speed between the available high and low. At times low reverse seems too slow, perhaps "I" just need to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Overall Everything I wanted in a tractor! I had a difficult time deciding between the 990 and 790, now that I have the 790 I am happy with my choice. WOuld buy it again.

Strengths With turf tires it will plow snow without chains or weights. It will lift a full bucket of dirt easily. It starts easily, even in below zero temp.

Weaknesses The only problem ive had was with the original battery posts corroding and then the battery going dead. I replaced it with a used automotive battery and has been fine ever since. With the front loader on, the wheel on the high side will sometimes spin a little on a side hill, so i usually remove loader before mowing. It would have been nice to have the have the quick detachable bucket (later option) so that pallet forks could be used also.

Overall Owned 790 almost 7 years.Ive used it for mowing, plowing snow, and moving and leveling dirt while building a pole barn into a hill. Ive done driveways, garages, and a few other pole barns. It has done it all with turf tires. I have a bad back and use it for moving just about everything. It is as good or better than any of its competion.

Strengths fuel economy, easy cold start, reliable, solid, powefull

Weaknesses it is fitted with a 70 loader wich is on the weak side, newer macine comes with a new loader much better built. parking brake pawl is of bad desing, teeth and lock not of hardened material and too small.This weakness can be overcome by being very careful to push lighty on brake pedal before releasing lever , if you , your wife or kids or whoever forget a few times , the teeth are gone on the pawl. Battery cable corrosion cause by very front position (subject to tossing), buy a sealed battery.cannot put chain on r1 tires. no shuttle shift avail. steering bar (between front wheel) very low get damage in rough or wood area. fell tipy.

Overall I considered the above weakness very minor. This is an excelent machine. I would recommend it, and because it is so strong for it weight do not buy the 2 wd, the 4wd is a must with the loader.