As you look, realize that the TC24D & DA were probably the best 'small frame' compact tractors available until the TC26DA arrived. While the NH brand is often priced higher than other brands and therefore doesn't sell as well as some, it has greater loader capacity, greater 3pt capacity and equal or greater pto hp than anything else built of similar size. It also has (OPINION) the best loader design when you consider highest visibility, capacity & reliability and some of the best ergonomic design of any small frame tractor by any manufacturer. (The DA version improved some of the ergonomics and is better than the D version).
I also use a larger Kubota, and other than the forward visibility of the Kubota design, it is hard to say anything bad about that brand. I hear some folks claim the Kubotas are over priced but that is not the case in my market. Kubota is probably the most competitive priced tractor in my area, and has amazing dealer support by a couple very high quality dealers here.