M9000HD MFWD ROPS

[amschind]

I'm pondering which direction to go next if I find that I need more power or if replacing the dry clutch is more money or more time than I want. I even started pricing parts for replacing my dry clutch with a wet clutch, before realizing that it got my a 1/4 of the way to a whole new-to-me tractor. So I spent some time using what I've learned, and wound up on one of three options: NH TS125, CaseIH MX135 Maxxum or a M9000HD 4WD ROPS. No cab is a big deal to me as I heavily prioritize ease of maintenance over creature comforts, and I don't want to roast if the AC dies or have to spend $$$ to fix the AC. You can get a decent icewater cooling vest for $200, or a top dollar seat cooler for $1500 (and if it breaks, you're a little sad and toss it).

So about the M9000HD MFWD/ROPS: did they make hydraulic shift without cabs, or am I chasing a unicorn?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes they made a M9000HD MFWD / ROPS, It simply called a M9000HD.

 

[Fedup]

I don't know what a TS125 is, as I don't believe they made one. If you're considering a TS125A, I strongly suggest you pass on that and stick with a Kubota. An M9000 will give you far better service down the road.

No comment on the MX135. I don't know that tractor, but suspect it's a carryover from the Case 90 and/or 94 series.

 

[amschind]

I don't know what a TS125 is, as I don't believe they made one. If you're considering a TS125A, I strongly suggest you pass on that and stick with a Kubota. An M9000 will give you far better service down the road.

No comment on the MX135. I don't know that tractor, but suspect it's a carryover from the Case 90 and/or 94 series.

The TS125A is far and away a last choice. It's a Fiat engine that nobody else ever used vs the 5.9l Cummins I6 or the Kubota V3300.... people seem to like the NH, but I bet parts are a nightmare and it has double the parts count of the other two. Ideally, I find that what I already have works just fine and it's an academic discussion.