Posted by Joe Lorenzino on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 7:44PM :
In Reply to: OT But Value Opinions on Garden Tractor posted by Paul B on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 at 11:25PM :
Some of the JD garden tractors sold up here are actually rebadged oriental tractors. I think the original brand name is "Yanmar". They are a small diesel, with all of the options of a full size tractor.ie: PTO's, Hydraulics, diff locks, steering brakes, etc. This type might be a lot more than what you are looking for, but finding the "Japanese" dealer will save you thousands over buying it as a JD. ( Kind of like the difference between a Ford Courier mini-pickup, and a Mazda B2000 pickup of the same year: the emblems, and the pricetag)
Around here, the most popular mini tractor is a Kubota.