 Mine's a diesel.
Well, I'll do the bad first. On the 3-point (Eagle hitch), the top link works best off the mount that goes over the PTO shaft, but that mount is almost always gone. When the top link is on the top mount, implements don't really work all that well, and the top link hits the hydraulic lever linkage and bends it. Not a great design to put the primary 3-point mount over the PTO, in my opinion. Let's see, the brakes have no outlet for the inevitable dust so if the machine is left outside much the brakes end up a rusty mess because the powder holds moisture in. So mine lives inside the shop. The cat likes the seat so everyone's happy. If you have a diesel with the original three filter setup dirt in the initial screen filter will shut you down on a regular basis if you don't have a nice clean fuel tank. Good side is almost everything else. As far as engine, transmission, axles, it's a horse as far as I can tell. Pulls great, lots of torque, well balanced. Most parts are surprisingly easy to find if you can find a dealer who gives a rat's "censored". My, this site is getting prissy! Anyway, the 400's my favorite tractor. I'll buy another if I find one half as nice as this. I moved her with us up to Montana last summer as per photo.
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