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My small tractor is a 16 hp. Kubota. I don't know how old it is, probably '80s. I only use if for towing, hauling, tilling, & some other things. I think it probably has a million hours on it, but it's one of the most dependable machines I've owned. Bob's advice is good about getting something with more hp. I would at least look at 22 hp., with 25 being maybe the best for your application. There are B frame tractors in that range. Unless you do a lot of digging & trenching, I don't think there is a lot of advantage to a back hoe. If you need one, you'd most likely need more power and size than the one on the BX2200 (reach, rocks, roots, etc.). You will find a loader to be the best at a wide range of jobs, and bigger & heftier is better up to a point. Like wdfifteen said, later on you'll think it's worth every penny you spent on it.
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Marv Evans
'69 911E
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