Thanks for all the info!! I am getting closer to a choice. I am starting to think that i might lean more towards the 3540 as i dont need a lot of HP, just lifting capacity. I was quoted 31K for a 3540, with loader, 6' box, 6' cutter and a set of pallet forks. Seems like a reasonable deal, but obviously id love to make it 30K even.
I know this is a six month old thread, but I am now shopping for a 2555 Shuttle with fel and was quoted $28,156 and that was cash. It looks like I need to shop around since a couple of you beat that price with HST and a couple of implements.