12/1/2015 8:12 AM
I"m sure way to late in the game on this conversation, but there are a ton of options for the MD. We purchased two last spring. You can get the option for a starter generator or key start (have to specify). We opted for starter generator off the foot feed. As far as I can tell, these carts are great. We added the two to two existing MD's from about 3 or 4 years ago, and the only thing that has changed is the tire size on the rear, and the tailgate. Like someone else mentioned, the mechanical opening gate was a bear, never worked and the latch always got stretched out. If I had my choice, I'd go back to the latches from the 1100's about ten years ago. The new gate that lifts up and than cams out can be tough for some I've noticed if the boxes are loaded full of soil pushing on it. Overall though, the less moving parts the better. We opted for no canopy, or any other optional features. But, these carts are tough. We use them and keep the manual transmission big carts parked, as I'm sure your younger folks can't drive a stick either, and I like to have a clutch when I get back in the cart.