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/\ /\ great points. Seats on the less expensive models can be harsh if you get a lot if seat time, others may have air ride, even without a cab. My under seat rubber bumpers are like rocks in the winter, fine in summer.
The 3025D Is more like a shuttle shift, but weighs way more than a E model due to fully cast Iron rear, and costs less than the hydro. E model. Shift at the dash, on the fly. big time pulling power.
Less maintenance on it as well. Pretty basic .. no frills, reminds me of an old Ford 9 N, with 4x4 and a modern loader.
Niel Messicks goes out of his way to help his customers. Great operation they have.