One thing in consideration in the newer tractors with a diesel is the need for DEF, I personally want no part of it, as i see the problems that newer diesel trucks have with it. My diesel does not have it, and I am sure glad about that. I have had absolutely no problems with mine starting in the extreme cold, it has a glow plug preheater you activate for a few seconds before starting, and it fires right up, I just replaced the original battery after 16 years, only because it was laboring a little in the cold startup, but actually it is still a good battery and was still usable. I do take my loader off when I do any mowing, because it is such a hassle trying to maneuver around obstacles with it on. It only takes a few minutes to remove and reattach the loader.
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