Ford 5030
Model Year: 1997
A gutsy engine with lots of low-end torque which makes loader work a breeze. Good fuel economy. A pleasure to operate. The standard hydraulics are okay and not too much more. Fuel primers don't last, and have had to replace brake rod boots several times. I wish the PTO had been geared so the engine rpm would be higher than 1800 to get 540.
Pros: Engine, handling, fuel economy, versatile.
Cons: Fuel primer, brake rod seals.