"Have had this tractor and operated it several years without having much mechanical issues. However, I've been the only one operating it and don't push it too hard due to its age. It's a gas model and seems the carburetor needs cleaned often. Gas tank is a saddle type attached to both rear fenders and leaks when too full. Never have fixed this. The brakes have to be bled often to work properly. This is an industrial model and it sets close to the ground, easy getting on and off for small farm work. Forward and reverse shifting is nice and on the left hand side. Has very low and high speed gears. Some parts are hard to find, but if you can find an "Old Timer" that has been around these they know some parts are the same on the agricultural version. Would like to buy a front loader and parts tractor."