I agree with much of the original post, with exceptions.
My primary use for a tractor was originally for snow blowing. I still have visions of my late father coming in with his red hunting hat and jacket covered with snow after a session walking behind first the Montgomery Ward / Gilson, then the big green Deere snow blowers. Definitely not for me.
I selected a cab tractor with a mid pto, front blower, and 40 hp engine. Pickups with plows don’t work in my yard. It’s a lake lot on a slope, with no place to pile the snow other than ultimately, on the ice.
In the end, I chose the CK4010 because it fits in my garage, and on my car trailer (Although I have never towed it anywhere in four years). The next size up at the time with a mid pto was the NX, which was too heavy for the trailer, and didn’t fit the garage well. 40hp, though, is a little light for some snow events late in the season, but it was the best option. My first choice was Deere, but they didn’t seem serious about selling me a tractor at the time. Kubota seems more geared towards Starbucks drinkers, and Camry drivers. Not for me. Kioti is five miles from the house on the only route to town, and the wanted my business.
As to used tractors and implements, yes, deals are probably out there, but I hate chasing after what most often ends up being overpriced junk that sort of works. Not worth my time, and I don’t like making an on the spot decision on wether to buy any particular item without doing some research and comparisons. New is a better fit for me most of the time.
