Re: garden tractor

**Steve Diver s*@ncat.org**

The classic garden tractor in the 14-hp to 18-hp range can
now amount to expensive mini tractors when you look
at John Deere models, for example.  But they are indeed very
handy and a pleasure to own.

Kubota offers several small tractors in the 18-hp to 28-hp
range that are versatile workhorses, but not within your
5K price range unless they are used.

You might just look for a used tractor in the 25-hp to
35-hp range that is good condition.

Several of the international-brand tractors are more
affordable, but pay attention to fine details such as
frequency of maintenance that buyers are experiencing
and availability of parts.  Check the equipment reviews.

Steve Diver

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