OK! as I couldn't get all my comments to post, let me try it this way:
Typical John Deere quality, gear shift is smooth and precise, engine runs extremely smooth. The seat and tilt steering are leaps ahead of the 2210. Tilt function is a lot easier to operate than the tilt was on my 3520. Tried some close circle turns, this thing will turn on a dime, can’t wait to see how this translates in turning around my trees. Transmission was precise and extremely smooth, no jerking going from forward to reverse and back again.
The 7-Iron deck is something else, once installed on the tractor there is not much room underneath. For those anticipating buying the 60” 7-Iron would recommend the auto-connect, the drive shaft can be connected but it is extremely tight. One thing I noticed is how close the rear tires are to the deck, can’t be much more than and inch of clearance between the tire and deck.