Most people feel the equipment they own is the best, brand loyalty does drive the market. What's best for me may not be best for you. There was a time when I was loyal to Case and owned a 9030B, 9020B, 850G & 75XT. Partly because Case makes good products and more so because Case was the closest dealer who could service my needs. I no longer own any Case equipment but I'll still agree that Case makes top notch equipment and you couldn't go wrong with owning anything Case. I agree whatever brand, get a hydraulic thumb. Unfortunately I had to remove the thumb from the U55 in order to run this attachment. Wish it was a bit easier to pin back on & off.