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We are planning on replacing our Ford 850 to get:<br>
Live PTO (allows better snow blower, brush hog, roto-tiller operation)<br>
4x4 allows better operation with deep snow removal<br>
Power steering (to make it less of a chore to operate).<br>
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We are looking at a Satoh Stallion (35hp, 4x4, loader, etc) as an economical option which seems to fit the needs.<br>
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Our main deterrant in buying the Satoh is that it is a 24 year old tractor. Only a few scattered dealers seem to deal in Satoh/Mitsubishi parts and even those make the parts availability look pretty slim for the Stallions (based on their web sites).<br>
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The big American names (Ford, JD, etc) make owning their aging machines less risky because of good parts availability.<br>
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I assume that the typical consumables (filters, clutch, brakes, etc) are still available.<br>
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But are major components available? Like:<br>
PTO output shafts.<br>
Front/rear axle parts.<br>
New pressure plates.<br>
Transmission parts.<br>
etc<br>
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The Stallion has an Isuzu Diesel engine.<br>
Can I expect to find rebuild kits, injection system parts, pistons, etc for it?<br>
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Were there enough Satoh tractors sold in the US to supply a used parts market, and enough still in service to support the aftermarket parts business for many years into the future?<br>
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Is there a bona-fide Satoh/Mitsubishi parts supplier in the US that really can get most of the parts for their older tractors (possibly from Japan)?<br>
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Are Satoh Stallions respectable enough tractors to make the need to worry about major repairs a small worry?<br>
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I appreciate your advice.

Are Satohs risky to own because of parts availability
Mitsubishi
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