I test drove a 35 HP Mahindra w/ shuttle shift, and it drove nice. But I was quoted $18,000 for the tractor w/FEL. After investigating, I've found the Kama brand with shuttle shift and I can get a 35HP unit with FEL and backhoe for much less than $18,000.
If I'm going to have problems, I'd rather have them on a less expensive machine.
If I'm going to have problems, I'd rather have them on a less expensive machine.