Strengths Stong machine for it's size. Pulls the 5 foot box blade with ease, as the dealer said it would. I asked about a 4' box blade and the dealer said go with the 5. It really cut down my work time. The front end loader is easy on and off. The hydrostat is smooth and it's a very comfortable machine

Weaknesses It is easy to try to do too much. The front end loader could use a little more umph. If your working the tractor hard, beware of loose bolts in the 3 point area. I have basically taken the 3 point apart and loctited all the bolts and nuts ( had several vibrate out).

Overall Have been very pleased with the tractor. Bought it used with 21 hours on it. Came with the front end loader. Has moved a tremendous amount of dirt, brush and rock at our new house. Use it with a box blade for maintance of our gravel road and the hydrostat makes blading smooth and easy. Have just passed 150 hours with no major problems. Of course I have broken a few things, but those were because of how hard I've been working it. With normal use by most people those things wouldn't happen.

Strengths Excellent mowing tractor, 4x4 offers excellent traction, stout machine, HST and power steering makes operation easy. Good looking tractor.

Weaknesses No indicator light for the parking brake. Lift at 24" from 3PH is only 700lbs. There have been reports of damage to the HST fan due to the location of the fan.

Overall Overall I am pleased with the tractor, would buy this same tractor again. I currently have 51hrs and just had the 50hr service preformed. Had a hydraulic leak which was repaired under warrenty.

Strengths Very well built, easy to operate, engine seems strong it mows tall grass/weeds with no change in RPM's, seating is comfortable, could ride this machine all day with no problems. I think it has a nice, modern appearence unlike some of the green tractors which appear like they did 10 or 12 years ago.

Weaknesses Foot tends to slide out of postion (But not completely off) on forward pedal. Had to remove mower deck wheels and grease the axles, they tend to make a lot of noise without grease. Dash indicator lights are hard to see because they are located directly in front of the steering colum.

Overall If you have lots of grass mowing to do this machine will get it done, and fast. What used to take me all day is done in under 2 hours now. Its great in open fields and yards. I'd recommend using push mower or small riding mower for pretty tight areas. With a little TLC and stored out of weather this maching should last a lifetime. NH also had great financing available at time of purchase. 0% for 36 months, and 0 down. Wish I had ones of these years ago.