Okay, looking for some fun discussion. Here is the question. You can have only a single garden
tractor. What would it be? Here are some rules and conditions:
1. Any brand. Yes, you can choose a non-WH, or any brand you have not owned.
2. No sub-compact utility tractors, no 4WD. 3 pt hitches okay, as they did come on garden tractors.
3. Tractor must handle all the lawn/garden chores. Assume you have no zero-turn for mowing or
farm tractor for maintaining the garden.
4. You may choose a top pick and two alternates. You may assume the tractors are in new condition.
Here are mine. I have only experience with WH and Simplicity, so I'm pretty limited on my knowledge.
1. Deere 422 (or whatever the model with the Yanmar diesel and 3 pt hitch. ) The diesel makes it.
2. WH 416-8, Kohler Magnum. Simplicity of use. No fancy hydraulics, easy mechanicals to fix.
Jeff in Enfield NY