Brian, Thanks for the info. After you responded, I realized Charlie had his own FAQ page. The info was just what I was looking for, thanks. Regarding the 1200, I was very lucky. The previous owner advertised it in the local paper. Besides the iso mounts, the clutch needed to be replaced. The tractor came with a clean 44" deck, snow plow, one set of old cast iron wheel weights, a moldboard plow, a disk and tire chains for $550. I prefer using the 1200 to haul firewood over the 1450. You can't beat the direct drive. I really like both tractors.