I own a kubota BX2200 and would highly recommend a kubota. I have had it for 24 years now and it does everything that I throw at it.I have a front loader, a mid mount mower deck, a rear box blade, and have used a large 6 foot wide tine rake behind it. Mine is a hydrostatic transmission, 3 cylinder 22 HP diesel, and other than regular maintenance, it has not been any trouble. www.Tractorbynet.com is a great forum for tractors like Moparts is for our cars.
I also own a Kubota. L3400HST. Great tractor. I would skip the Hydrostat though. A geared tractor will continue to pull once you reach its limits and bog down. A Hydro just kicks out and relieves, not allowing the tractor to "work" its way through. A hydro is super easy to use, but a geared/shuttle shifted tractor offers some advantages no doubt.
Never, ever argue with an IDIOT. They will drag you to their level and then beat you with their years of experience
