"I bought this tractor new in 1977. It is 38 years old and still in good shape. The front axle is a little light for loader use but I have used it with a loader most of its life mowing, baling, feeding and moving hay. Water pump repaired about 2000 hours. A new clutch was installed about 3000 hours. Has a few welds on front end from loader abuse over the years. Added a heater to aid in cold weather starting which works well. Steering wheel unit now needs seal kit. This has been a good tractor."