JD 790 Brakes

[rangerric]

I am interested in the JD 790. When comparing it with other low horsepower tractors I find that most have wet disc brakes while the 790 has dry shoe brakes. Which is best and for what reasons?
Thanks for anybody's help!
Ranger Ric

 

[RoyJackson]

Wet brakes are supposed to last longer then dry types.

However, as a residential owner putting about 70 hours (give or take 10 hours) per year, I don't think you'd see much difference.

790 is a tough little tractor...more or a medium HP then low HP sized machine.
It's an old design though.