purchase or not

[2manyrocks]

An ATV won't hold its value as well as a tractor. If you don't overspend and take care of it, a good tractor will retain much of its value. For me, the issue may be how much of a tractor is really needed on 5 acres? If the only use is plowing snow, it seems a little overkill to buy a tractor. For that kind of use, consider an older International Cub Cadet, Gravely, John Deere, etc, garden tractor with a snow blade and some tire chains. Or maybe you can find a snow blade for your existing lawn equipment. Snow season is not a buyer's market. I remember seeing a truck mounted snow plow sell for about $100 at auction last Fall when it was hot and nobody was thinking about snow.

There are many good things to be said about living in the country. Count your blessings.