I did not like the subcompacts I looked at that did not have a tach - I use it all the time to set the engine speed at different rpms based on the job at hand. I can't understand the thinking behind not putting a tach on a tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I like the 2 pedal hst system better than the heel/toe trundle, so that was another factor for me in my choice - my Case is the red version of the NH. The MF tires are not any larger, overall diameter wise, they just have a larger rim with a smaller tire sidewall. The Case/New Hollands do have a true Cat 1 3ph, as does the MF.
Something else to consider is that there is now a Woods backhoe (BH6000) available for all the subcompacts, so if you don't want one now, you always have the option of getting one a few years down the road for either the GC2300 or the TZ24DA. The 4 point subframe mount looks to be quite sturdy, and it appears to be a nice unit overall.
You may want to hold off for just a little while longer, if financing is an issue, to see if both companies come out with better financing in the next couple of months. I got 0% for 36 months last June, and typically, the warmer months bring better financing rates.