This tractor works just fine. I've owned it for about 17 years now and have never had any issues with it. That said..it does have a very touchy clutch that takes some getting used to. But...being a JD, it runs like a top. Does burn a slight bit of oil...but always has since I've owned it. Has 11,600 hrs. on it. I replaced the generator, clutch assembly and throw out bearing some time ago. Can't remember when. Nice size loader bucket works pretty good. No power down however.