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Deke, Check the 3-point to see if it bleeds down under its own weight (it should not). If it has the dual Touch-O-Matic be sure it will operate correctly seperatly and together, these can be expensive to repair and improper operation could really hurt it. The PTO is NOT a live PTO (it stops turning when the clutch is depressed) I have read that the PTO is the week link but I have never had a problem with mine. The 40 Utility is the one that I use the most My "T" and the "S" sit most of the time. All three run great and I have not had to do more than tune up and Oil changes to keep them running. My most recent purchase was the "T" for $2700.00, Faded paint some dents in the grill the rest of the sheet metal had some rust spots but no dents, needed two new hydraulic lines and a new fan. The load and depth control froze and caused a problem with the Touch-O-Matic, it took me two days to find that it was a rusted bushing once cleaned and greased it works fine. Most of the common parts are still available from Deere Although I do not have a front loader on any of mine I have read that because they have no power steering they are difficult to maneuver. All in all I really like these little tractors but my next tractor pruchase will be its bigger brother a 420 or 430 in a Utility (when I find one for the right price) also you might want to check Todd's tractor page at www.jd40.com Good luck
Jeff
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