in laws have a small JD. Piece of junk in my books. Works ok, but it just doesn't have the HP to do things with teh bucket.
As noted, I"d sure buy a used one with a bit more HP behind it like around 50. YOu'll be a lot happier.
We bought a used one many years ago and ahve had very little work done to it. Think it was a late 60s MF around 60 hp. Its had a fuel pump put on and an injector pump rebuilt and really thats about it. Dnot' know where you get the idea that a used one would take a lot of work... Probably havbe put hoses and belts on a few times too plus oil changes...
