Modern Tool and Die lawn and garden tractors were not all that bad. You're garden tractor might be great providing you use the machine with in it's capabilities. Just don't get carried away thinking it can do the tuff work of our Cub Cadets, and I think you will be alright, LMAO!
Great machine! I have had my White since new. Cost was 1,950.00 back in 1990, and I have all the manuals. On my model, the trans has been a problem for breaking, but after 23 years the Vangard has been a true power house! Starts up as good as a new Corvette. I have replaced the deck spindles, and have chewed through a few sets of tires.
Here are a few picts! Hope your project goes well, hope I did not hi/jak your thread!
White has been good to me, despite other's two cents. Good luck, keep us posted!