The JD 300 is a bit more robust than the AC900's and they also have aux hydraulics for powering the 3pt's independent lift. The JD's frame rail design is more like a Simplicity Sunstar/Deutz Ultima than the Simplicity Sovereign platform the AC is built on...that's why they support the 3pt.
I would shop for a Sunstar AGCO or Deutz equivalent machine, and add a 3pt, or, if you're willing to go newer, find a Legacy (AGCO) tractor, which also supports a 3pt. Both series of tractor have begun to drop in price, below the Powermax's, which lack equipment like power steering.
The downside is, they are also much tougher to find an OEM 3point for, whereas it's almost hard to find a Powermax WITHOUT 3pt.
What do you want to do with the machine? The 900's are fantastic, but they are not 3pt capable.
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