Great tractor
By John(Owner), May. 1, 2012
I've had my Max 22 for about 2 months now and have had the opportunity to do several tasks.
Mowing: I had the Mid Mount mower and had the opportunity to cut my 2 acres of field, which is more like rough lawn. The tractor has ample power to rip through long grass with ease. The one com
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plaint is the tractor had difficulty shedding the fine clippings from the air vents which caused some overheating. This was easily solved by clearing the intake screens. A center roller would have helped with scalping.
Loader use: The tractor is a brute when using the loader. It has plenty of power to move dirt and enough weight to even dig down and scrape soil. I saw no evidence of straining when lifting full buckets of loam or sand. One thing I did notice is you really need to be in low to effectively dig in packed banks, and also to climb steep hills with a full load. The differential lock also adds a great deal of force digging into hard packed banks.
General Use: the tractor is very easy and comfortable to use. The seat is very comfortable and gives a very good view of your work area in front when using the loader. As with any tractor, care needs to be used when on uneven ground with a full bucket and lifting high above the hood of the tractor.
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