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Many thanks to all who have posted info on the current flock of compact tractors, Woodbeef, Kioti and many others in this forum & others. I finally made the decision on an updated replacement for my Farmall SC. Wanted a 2 liter engine (more or less), yet strong enough for a BH & loader and yet as "well made", simple and long lasting as the old Farmall. Nothing clearly matched, but I finally did the dirty deed yesterday. Your help most beneficial (along with much personal analysis, comparison, operating different units, hours spent crawling over, around and under different tractors examining them, actually studying the owner's manual, etc. for each of the 5 tractors I seriously considered). One of my many failings in life is that when I look at something I see not only the "thing" itself, but what came before (caused it) and what will come after (consequences). Each of you has, perhaps, known people who, if you asked them the time, will explain the theory of watch making. The info and comments posted on this site (and others) contributed to that process and helped lessen the burden. Again, to all, thanks. John H. P.S. In case anyone might wonder, what did I buy? NH-TC40 (geared version), deluxe hitch package (w-folding ROPS), LA16 loader with quick attach (skid steer compatible), 72" HD bucket, rear remotes, 758C BH with 36" cemetery bucket, complete set of service manuals & parts manual, and, the dealer has to install a temp guage. How much? $26,500 cash. What other brands did I seriously consider? Kubota 3830, JD 990, Mahindra 4110 and the Century 3045. The price range of all of these was almost identical-the difference between the lowest to highest was less than $2k!!! Like most things in life, each had strengths and weaknesses but all would have "worked" at least for the immediate future. So why the TC40? That's a long story. . . but my Farmall was 50 years old, still running good and doing useful work. I wanted something that was likely to still be useable 50 years from now, have available parts, be easy to work on, proven design (at least the engine/transmission), etc. etc. Yes, folks, I will be dead 50 years from now so why worry!!! The only other tractor apt to make it to the 50 year mark was the JD 990 (JDs silly new computer chipped 4xxx series certainly will not). Anyway, many, many thanks guys for everything you have contributed here that lightened my journey.