I wouldn't want a loader on a small 2WD tractor period. I know many people do that, and have for a long time... but there really isn't much need to be that stubborn anymore. My preference is Ford. I think you'd want something in the 50-70 hp range but a bit larger might not be a bad deal if the price is right. For a good workable MFWD my preferences would be the 4630 or 5610 and 6610. The former will be more expensive because it's a smaller utility. The latter are a bit older and larger... so kinda out of your market so to speak... and may be cheaper to buy. All are good reliable tractors. The 4630 (55 hp)will be a bit smaller and more manuverable. The other two larger, heavier and more powerfull at 62 and 72 hp respecitvely. All will have independant PTO which to me would be very important. Each will have the option of an 8x2 crashbox transmission or an 8x8 or 8x4 syncro transmission... and could also have a dual power (2 speed powershift) option. For a loader tractor you'd want to move towards one fo the syncro models. The 8x2 is indestructable, but with 2 reverse ratios... not great for loading.
For other colors... the CaseIH 585, 685 and 785 would be comparable models as would their older IH siblings, the 584, 684 and 784... though I'm not sure where the older ones stood for MFWD.
Deere's 2350, 2550 2750 would be similar.
If you're not wanting to spend that kind of money, then the Ford (late) 4000, 5000, 4600, 5600, 6600 are all viable models... but all will come with reduced hydraulic capacity/options and 8x2 transmissions. For a small amount more money today you can get a 10 series tractor with quite a lot more functionality.
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