I purchased this tractor used. It needed a centre spindle & a little welding on the mount for it. An 84 year old gentleman hit a stump with it & his son decided it was time to sell it. It runs beautifully & has only 540 hours on it. I can't find much info on it so I don't know what year it is either. The thing I have noticed is the electric pto is loud & producing a grinding noise when the pto is off or engaged. It works fine but I was wondering if I should take it off & have a look.