[Crowbob]

You mentioned two good choices for SUBCOMPACT tractors. I went with Kubota.

1) Seriously consider going bigger. To run a tiller, you'll want to get one wider than the tractor itself. That means they get heavier very quickly (which is good) but without front weights steering gets too light and you're probably at the limits of PTO hp (a BX with 23hp engine has 17.7hp at the PTO, for example). You will exceed the limits of the loader for a BX sized SCUT unless you use it only as a heavy-duty wheelbarrow as I do. The relief valves protect the hydraulics but it is easy peazy to tweak it out of plumb (i.e., bend an arm) by lifting not from the center point. That means the quick attach feature is no longer quick. In summary, hardly nobody trades down on tractors. Get the widest possible belly mower. In a counter-intuitive way a larger deck makes mowing around obstacles easier. Do not get Ag tires if you're working turf. You will chew up the lawn and not even know it otherwise. At least fill the rear tires. In tractoring weight is your friend.

2) Buy used! Very lightly used SUBCOMPACT tractors are all over the place because, wait for it, hardly nobody trades down! Save nearly 50% going used. Honest!

3) The dealer. It is unlikely you'll ever need help from the dealer. But when/if you do you'll thank your lucky stars.