I bought a MF 263 last fall, same as yours, 2wd, independent PTO, shuttle shift. You didn't say whether or not you were getting a loader, but I'll tell you this in case you're thinking of one. The tractor itself works well, and I've have had no problems it at all. It runs VERY smoothly, it's comfortable to operate, and it's very strong. The only drawback is that you can't go backwards up a slope, even a small incline, with a load in the bucket. The 2wd just digs itself right on in, and no amount of brake pedal working, or posi-trak lock will do any good.