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Well I was in the same boat as you last year. I bought a 10 acre "farmette" in WI and needed someting to mow with...and then I figured I would need something for snow removal too. I was originally going to buy a riding mower but I figured a 48" or 52" cut would take all day, if not more, and that would cut into my busy beer-drinking schedule. I called my father in Southern IL, as he had an early 50's Ferguson when he lived in the country. He wisely advised that I consider either a Ferguson or Ford as they are very versatile and not too large, and the 3 point hitch is very handy. He also advised me not to buy a tractor with narrow-front tricycle steering as my property is hilly and he was worried about my tipping over. He also made me promise not to tell Mom that he misses the Fergie more than her horses. So I bought a nice 8n and I watched the sales at Farm & Fleet and bought a six foot King Kutter finish mower for around $1100. I finish mow around 3 acres and I have a brush cutter for the rest of it. I bought a 5 foot blade, I could have maybe bought longer. I need to buy tire chains, but it does well as long as it is not too icy under the snow. I think the Ford 8n, 9n or Ferguson TO-20 or 30 would be perfect for your needs. I have collected and sold many old cars over the years and currently have air-cooled VWs and had a 56 Packard a couple of years ago. I have had more fun the past year with my 8n than all the cars combined, plus the wife doesnt gripe too much because it is indispensable. I will be 40 in a couple of months. Most men have a mid-life crisis that involves a sports car; mine involves a tractor. ;-) Buy one...you will never be sorry.
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