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