Strengths Lots of power.very versatile for a unit of this size

Weaknesses Have talked to others with unit and many are having issues like myself with coolant droping in bottle Bottle almost empty but dealer says JD wont go any further until coolant drops in rad-

Overall Would definately have looked more closely at Kubota had I have known this was how JD deals with warranty issues

Strengths easy accessory hookup, power, dependablility, traction in snow and mud, tight steering radius, ease of operation, simple change in pto use. it is made in the U.S.A.(or at least assembled there)

Weaknesses no "kit" to prevent engine shut off when seat un occupied for using generator for example. (this is easily resolved with a jumper wire however) weight kit is incompatable with brush guard. halogen snowblower lights will let snow in and must be sealed.

Overall it does everything asked of it and more. winter operation in montana did not require chains. diesel engine starts easily in the coldest weather.