Strengths I've only had it three days, but I already love it. I've used it to pull old fence posts, mow very tall and thick grass, and move cut wood to a brush pile with the FEL. The FEL provides plenty of power so far and comes off in a flash - the advertising doesn't lie about this. The mower deck is amazingly powerful. While it struggled through our feet tall grass (I had to borrow a friend's bush hog for an initial cut) it did so like a trooper. I suspect it will do fine after a couple of passes with the bush hog. The dealer patiently explained operation when he delivered it. We plan on adding a box scraper and rear blade in the near future.

Weaknesses I wish the bucket were larger. Perhaps I'll have more weaknesses to report later.

Overall Overall, a wonderful machine. Lots of power for its size and price. Incredibly easy to operate for a newbie like me.

Strengths Extremely comfortable with lots of room. Seat is very good. Power is excellent. Center of gravity seems much lower than my old tractor (doesn't feel like I'm going to roll off on slight grades). Tooth bar was a good addition to the bucket. Seems like a well designed, practical tractor. Implements go off and on like a dream. Mower deck cuts much nicer than the old tractor.

Weaknesses Knobs on control levers come off too easily. As with other review for this model, it seems to continue, or drift when the drive pedal is released. Seems to be binding slightly with the brake pedal. Maybe it just needs to "wear in."

Overall My old tractor was a New Holland TC18. I was horribly disappointed in it. Dealer and manufacturer support was terrible. I never saw a machine rattle out "locked" pins and bolts like it did. The implements were a nightmare to change. It took me "2 days" to switch the dozer blade and mower deck. Anyhow, it looks like Kubota is lightyears ahead of New Holland.

Strengths plenty of power, comfortable operator area(lots of leg room) mower deck very easy to install & remove. loader controls work well.

Weaknesses The hydrostatic trans tends to "hang" in the forward position, it will continue to creep forward unless you step on the brake (this may be an easy fix I have not contacted the dealer yet) BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH HEAVY LOADS IN THE BUCKET I CAME VERY CLOSE TO TIPPING IT OVER SEVERAL TIMES!!!(I have many years of experience running larger equipment) the weight box on the back is a very good investment (I do not have one YET) While the new headlights are very bright they are useless with the bucket slightly elevated, plan on putting work lights on the rops.

Overall Well I only have 32 hours on it so far, but it has done everything I have asked it to do! I always use equipment to it's maximum potential & beyond! I feel confident this tractor will hold up to my abuse! If it fails to do anything I will post it here!