Sparky, it sure sounds like you have your mind made up on getting the larger tractor and that is fine if that is your hearts desire. Butt!! I would not get any tractor without 4 wheel drive. Reminds me of my sons story where his buddy's dad and I bought a tractor around the same time. Mine is 4 wheel drive and his is not. His son told my son, my dad is stuck all the time and I have to get him out. I know my son told him, my dad gets stuck sometime too, but not all the time.
Do not judge me by the politicians in my City, State or Federal Government.