What should I look for?

[Equipmentpro99]

With only two acres you would be money ahead to just rent a tractor in my opinion. But if you have the money and dont mind spending it, go with a kubota. John deere has had problems with their hydrostat transmissions on some of those smaller tractors.

 

[farmstart]

(If you have a dealer)... Take a look at an LS G3033/3038. 33 & 38 HP, New with 5 yr warranty, good loaders, and within your budget. Also take a look at the Massey 17xx GC tractors.

Tso is right LS makes a good tractor. Look for spring sales when new sometimes they offer a free loader. My TYM was 19 with a free loader and that was a 43 h.p. 4x4 the 33hp LS should be easily in the 17k range especially if you can get the free loader promotion. If Not look into TYM. Even a Massey in that power range with the right deal.
I see you mentioned a back injury and limited on what you can lift. Maybe look into a grapple. Everything Attachments makes a great grapple at an affordable price a small 50 to 60 inch grapple if you were able to finance it at the same time as the tractor over 5 years it would add 25-35 a month to your payment. Agricredit acceptance will actually finance for up to 7 years. Since tractors hold value better than cars that might be another option as well. Good luck and happy shopping.

 

[Tahoe24]

This is Great advice.. And yes, thought about renting.. But has always been a dream to own one.. So screw it, I'm doing it.. Not getting any younger.. Let me ask opinions on three tractors. JD 2320, not sure year, but has to be newer (2008 up) with 145hrs. 200 cx loader, and I like the two separate hydro pedals. 24hp. 2 range hydro. Or two kubotas. One is 2620 with 60hrs with rear tiller attachment. 3 range hydro. Kinda same with the 3rd, but it's a 2920. Comes with 60 mid mower, canopy, arm rests on seat. Has 3 range hydro with 300hrs. This is a 2008, the other with 60hrs is a 2009.. Being a newbie and really no experience with tractors what does everyone think? Thanks again..