I don't really know why the x465 was always looked down appon. I think it's a great little tractor, it has never had any engine problems and it is going on 1,000 hours. When I bought my x485 all I noticed was it was much quieter and didn't give the black puff of smoke on start up.And why is the x465 the red-headed stepchild of that series? Was it the air-cooled engine?
I don't think I've ever seen an owner of one post here.
If I were to do it all again I would get two diesels, and with 4-Wheel drive. After seeing all the stuff on here of people blowing snow without weights and chains with the 4-wheel drive models it really is impressive. Back to the subject, I think the diesels put out more torque, which would be nice with blowing, mowing and pulling trees like I do. Just my 2 cents.Thanks for all the replys! I am surprised how different these models are. I agree in that the x465 is rare. You look on eBay and Craigslist and machine finder and there is next to nothing. Not to change the subject, but is the diesel that much more work to maintain? I mean you are going to have to clean a gas tractor too if you want it to run for years. Seems like disels start nicely in the winter just like a gas model does and you get a little more torque for blowing snow or whatever. Again thanks for all the replys! :thThumbsU
