I have a 8030 FWD and was interested in the comment about 5th gear whine as mine has some. Why would identical speeds between ranges have an effect on tranny whineIJ I also have rather harsh into 6th gear shifts and between reverse and 4th change of direction shifts. Are they normalIJ I also have a 7020 PD and while these tractors have been good mechanically they are rather clumsy to use as utility tractors. The 7020 especially as it is cold blooded, gutless at low rpm, and difficult to shift with its maze of shift control cables. THe 8030 is better with the powershift but the short wheel base and wide engine hood leaves something to be desired as a loader tractor. The 7020 has just as much power in the field with a lot less fuel. The powershift seems to suck up a bunch of power and the big block motor is less efficent.