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Read articles →This is a genuine long-term owner review after 704.5 hours over three and a half years of real use, including tree pulling, French drain digging, and brush clearing. It covers loader/backhoe hydraulic performance, backhoe speed limitations, the HST cooling fan weak point (with a repair video referenced), factory tire quality complaints, and a DIY canopy build. Best for buyers wanting durability feedback and real ownership gripes rather than a spec sheet or dealer walkaround.
Posted by an owner-operator (Kyle's doing stuff) sharing hands-on impressions from years of personal use on his own property.
The owner has 704.5 hours on the tractor after three and a half years of real use, including tree pulling, digging, and brush clearing.
It is a little slow and does not dig like an excavator, but it handles French drains, water line repair, and light excavating if you are patient.
The HST cooling fan on the drive shaft is a weak point that can be damaged by sticks in brush. It is time-consuming to replace but not a costly repair.
No, the owner's main complaint is the four-ply factory tires, which puncture easily on briars; he recommends upgrading to eight-ply tires.
