My plans to purchase a tractor will have to wait till about August, or September at least. I live in Southern West Virginia. The tractors I have looked at from MF, are the 2605,2615,2625,2635,2650HD, all manual, 2WD. The price range for the 2605 is about $11,000-$12,000, the 2615 $14,000-$16,000, the 2625 $19,000-$22,000 ( I am clear not on this, but this is all I would pay for this model) 2650HD $19,000-$27,000. I am not sure I would need to purchase a more expensive tractor, or larger one if the 2605 will handle the heavy red oaks I plan on pulling with it. The primary use will be tillage work, and such. Don't need a loader,(I know they can be handy though) or 4WD. 4WD does not seem to make a difference for small time farmers, they seem to get stuck wherever a 2WD does. I don't tend to like the look of 4wd tractors that much either, some models are ok, but it really doesn't make a difference in pulling power, and traction in most cases, only like on larger tractors with equal size tires, and maybe loader work. 4WD tractors, and heavier tractors seem to get stuck up quicker than tractors in the 4,000lb range that maybe 2WD. I don't think the 4WD traction science works the same as with a 4WD truck. This is due to the weight over the rear, and the larger rear tires, compared to the light front end, and the smaller tires. I believe that maybe why they call it front wheel assist, instead of 4WD, or AWD.. I have noticed the heavier front end tractors tend to dig deeper into the soil, like with 4WD, contributing to the tractor getting stuck, in damp, and wet soil conditions. I believe tractors were designed to get all the traction they need with the 2 main rears, as the first tractors where just 2 wheels, weren't they ? The front two wheels, were later added, to be light weight, and only to steer, not to really bear a load.