Needing advice on tractor size

[RayIN]

"Also, my inner 5 year old just wants a tractor to play with."

Don't let my wife see that!

Mine already did, she just patted my shoulder and walked away.

 

[LouNY]

moving logs to a portable sawmill.

This right here would make me want the bigger heavier framed tractor regardless of the brand.
Moving logs to me means picking them up and carrying them, no skidding because of the grit and mud accumulated.
While a smaller hydrostatic tractor would be nicer on a stump grinder, I wouldn't want it for hard working.
Possibly a small hydro with a cab, and a larger two wheel drive used with a loader, and a substantial weight block for use with the loader. Then drop it for pto and tillage work, cabbed also.

 

[Wobblin-Goblin]

We have a 125 acre farm that includes wooded terrain that's been logged. I went the 40hp route with a MF 1643 Hydro. It was an ok tractor, but I kind hated it because the hydro was a weak whiny b*tch and I was constantly finding the tractor was not quite up to the tasks I needed to do.

Ended up going to the 4707 and now I don't worry about having enough tractor. Bonus points for the cab and just how comfortable it is to operate. The radial tires provide a smoother ride, the cab is rubber mounted, the floor has a rubber mat, and the seat is air ride. I also got the upgraded FL series loader with self-leveling.

If I need more, I just use my JD 410.

My suggestion is to get the bigger tractor because if you don't, you're just delaying the inevitable.