Hello all, I’m looking for a new tractor. I have a budget of 20k but would like to spend closer to 10k. I have 30 acres with about 10 acres of field that I am trying to turn into pasture. I will be using it primarily for brush hogging and hopefully making small bales of hay in the future, maintaining a quarter mile rough road that has two very steep hills, dragging/lifting large logs and anything else it can do to help build a house and barn.
Below are a couple examples of what I am thinking of, some are sold, some are pending. I have read a lot and it sound like everyone says get the biggest tractor you can afford. I can get a 4020 for 15K but I think that is overkill for what I need. I also don't know if a small Ford 2000 is big enough for the jobs I need done. Looking for advised on older/newer, 2wd/4wd, size and any tractors to stay away from that were lemons or any that were absolute workhorses and reliable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Below are a couple examples of what I am thinking of, some are sold, some are pending. I have read a lot and it sound like everyone says get the biggest tractor you can afford. I can get a 4020 for 15K but I think that is overkill for what I need. I also don't know if a small Ford 2000 is big enough for the jobs I need done. Looking for advised on older/newer, 2wd/4wd, size and any tractors to stay away from that were lemons or any that were absolute workhorses and reliable. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!