[Evans, Marv]

I think you justified getting one when you said you wanted to tame some of the underbrush on a regular basis. Renting a chipper when you need one might be something to consider. That BX2200 is a great tractor, but there are others that will do the job. Here eliminating things like underbrush/brush are prudent in terms of fire prevention. A tractor that size will be able to maneuver in & out of reasonably tight areas. I have two tractors. One is an L frame Kubota with a loader which is indispensable for digging, moving dirt, brush, hauling, lifting, scraping, pushing and any other creative ways I can think of using it. I have a box scraper, landscape rake, a blade, and rear forks among other things. I love it because it makes short work of things around here. I bought mine used with 500 hours on it for a lot less than a new one. You might check out used ones. Lots of time you can get them with accessories & implements for a lot less than buying new. There are lots of people who buy them, don't use them & sell them at a good discount. I'm slightly older than cashflyer's dad & still love to get on mine. Don't know if it snows where you live enough to use it for clearing the driveway & other places, but it would be great for that too.