Just looking for recommendation. I am looking at a new KIOTI DK50 HST or a used 2011 RX6010 with 230 hours. They r both about the same price. I use my current tractor for moving large logs to cut for firewood, snow removal for about 1/4 mile long lane located at the bottom of a mountain, and I also plant at least 3 acres of food plots in spring and summer and brush hog some large fields. I know people have said they prefer hydrostatic for hilly terrain which I will admit there are occasions when it would be nice. I currently have a shuttle shift gear tractor and I can do everything I need to do with a gear type of arrangement. I am wondering if it is worth giving up the new hydrostatic for a used gear driven tractor that has 10 more HP and has also depreciated so I won't feel that part of buying a new one. Physical size is within 4" of each other in width & height, RX6010 weighs about 1,300 lbs more and wheelbase is about 9" longer. I know if I go with a smaller tractor there may be times I wish I had a bigger one, but if I go with the larger I am pretty sure I won't regret it. I also plan to put a backhoe on whichever one i decide to buy and I feel the larger may provide a better platform and stability for digging. Any recommendations or input is welcome, I am hoping to make a decision before Christmas.
