Strengths Very strong for a 40 HP. This little baby does everything I want it to do and then some. GREAT machine.

Weaknesses The only problems I have had is the battery has needed replaced three times so far but the dealer has always prorated it and backed up their products.

Overall Overall, this is a great mower for its size. We purchased the 990 new and have over 300 plus hours on it now. I brought the 990 in Jan of 2002 with a 6' JD Bushhog and then a year later I had the JD Front End Loader put on it and have loved it. Other than the battery it has given me flawless service. I am really hard on equipment and this little jewel can really take the abuse. I have had several brands over the years but since the 990 came along I will always buy JD in the future. NO I am not a dealer.......

Strengths Does everything I want. 40HP feels like more. Very solid machine.

Weaknesses None So far.

Overall Very Happy with performance.

Strengths Everything, 40 HP feels like more power than that, total solid machine. 4 Cyclinder Yanmar is everithing that I heard it was, smooth,powerful and easy on fuel !!!

Weaknesses Cost of John Deere implements to go with it. No easy access step on right side

Overall Great tractor that I found at an unbeatable price. Better to deal with than my local Kubota dealer