I have a mit D2500II...the water pump froze which broke the shaft and went into the radiator..the repair shop couldnt find any parts and had to fabricate most of the them ($1400)...my point? if you get a grey, make sure you can still get parts...I also have a NH TT55 which has been great, but its only two years old.
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