Lots of great info here guys, all I can add is i Use a Kubota 2550, 29HP, Diesel, 4x4 with a FEL. I love it bought it for a good deal with high hrs on it and noticed some clutch slipping so I replaced that ( had a friend do it for $800) now it will spin all four tires playing tug o war with mature oak trees.... I use a 5ft bush hog on our horse pastures with no problem. Last tidbit is if you get a newer tractor with a front end loader, be sure to get one with a quick disconect, takes 5 minutes to hook up or remove the loader which is nice for mowing, bushhogging around trees, that loader always seems to reach out and snag trees when I go by them....;^)
Mor eloader advice, if you want to dig vs move dirt, then get the bucket with digging spurs on it. Around the farm type of use, be sure to get a buket with chain hooks inside the top of the bucket or get one welded to it so you can use a chain to lift things, very handy.
Tractor on baby!!
Salmonid


Have fish..Will Travel
Mark Blauvelt - Dayton Ohio
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.75 acre pond, HSB,YP,CC,BC,BCF,BG,HBG,RES