Disclaimer: I want to make this clear to the people who get bent out of shape when I give my opinion. Anyone can do whatever they want with their own equipment, but the OP opened this up for discussion, and I want to give my point of view.
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Originally Posted by cubcadetguy123
I don't have a problem with Deere equipment, that's what I've grown up running. The reason I don't go for a john Deere patio, is the price tag. The ones I've seen around here have always been sky high.
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I know what you mean. But here's the thing. That's kind of the fun of this whole hobby. I want an 800. I also want a 140-H3 Deere. I have yet to find either for the price I want to pay. "Affordable" if you will. I've missed out on a couple very good priced 800's this last year because they just came up at the wrong time for me..... you know, right as I spent $800 on vehicle repairs... or right after I bought my motorcycle, that kind of thing. The fun is looking for what you want, at a price you want to pay. I WILL own both an 800 AND a JD 140-H3 someday, and I will pay a price I'm happy with. My suggestion is KEEP LOOKING! Find what you want. Don't just build what you want.... this lifestyle that is taught in America is "RIGHT NOW". "I want it all, and I want it NOW!" Not saying that is you, but that mentality tends to carry over. If you want a tractor like a JD patio tractor, then get one! You don't have to build one.... I am a purist... sort of. I LOVE it when people do a custom job that looks like it rolled out of the factory like that. I also LOVE a good quality restoration. Unfortunately, both are rare. I'd rather see you restore and O and buy a JD Patio tractor, than restore an O to look like a JD patio. But.... that's my OPINION.