you could do as i did........i got a 92 dozer for less than 13 k.....it had 1904 hours on her....she has a 8 way blade [ not a 6 like most]this thing is sweet........she will push about 1& 1/2 yards of wet clay.......i have not be able to use it much as it stayed rented to buddy's alot of the time.....i can build at my own pace.....just remember in texas to get a controller # so you can get red diesel without any road tax........i love the area your from....it's super nice......good luck