We leased a MX270 in Jan. of last year, then we leased a JD8410 in Feb.(we like to do business with both dealerships in town). We pull the same size implements with both tractors. We have 2)CIH3950 33.7ft. disk, and 2)28ft.Triple K feild cultivators. We use them side by side in the same feilds. My guys argue over who has to drive the 8410. They say the MX270 is much more driver friendly. They say it shifts smoother, has a quieter cab, better A_C, doesn't power hop as bad, and has smoother operating hydrualics. I keep up with the fuel logs, and the 8410 is KIllING ME. The MX gets much better fuel economy. I've put 35 less hours on the JD and burned about 500gal. more fuel than the MX. I'm glad that I got both tractors, that way I'll know next time to stay with RED tractors, and put the GREEN in my pocket. In case anyone thinks I'm green bashing, I run four older JD(4960, 4955, and 2-4850's) and really like them. I just think that CIH has really produced a fine tractor in the MX series. Good luck with whatever you choose, we all could use a break.