Avants Mini articulating loaders have amazing specifications for such light weight machines. Gehl company private labeled these machines from ~ 2000 to 2006 under the name Advantage AL20DX. By far the smallest articulating loader on the market at the time - they quickly became popular for their low turf impact. Now Avant is setting up shop in America - dealers deal directly with the factory so there is no middleman distributor to get in the way of parts service and warranty. Unlike another unmentioned imported lightweight loader has had with parts. These are great machines and the 420 is priced right for its unique niche in mini articulating loaders