I'll second (or third etc) that the backhoe will be a PITA if you think you're going to be taking it on and off. If you get a TLB, then you'll use it. If you have to hug that thing up, you're not going to want to, and figure out a harder way to go.
We generally kept the hoe disconnected from our MF202 because it didn't fit in the barn. So now it's a train wreck, and will likely never get hooked up again, and the tractor loader sucks without any weight on the rear.
I have a little Case 646 TLB with hoe that is a monster for it's size, and now, when I look at a shovel, and a project, I'm just as likely to go get that.
I've seen people throwing out the MF 135 as a good choice. I'd agree with a couple thoughts. The two stage clutch is REALLY stiff. I would expect that might become an issue later in life if knees become a thing. I guess I'll find out, but it is a concern. Also, look for power steering... I'm still working on getting my implements together to use with it, but I've got the remote going, and have been using it with pallet forks quite a bit cleaning things up.
For just mowing, you might consider an 8N. Super plentiful, easy to maintain, lightweight, pretty nimble. No power steering, but not bad when it's in good shape. My only ding on our 8N is it's a little fast in 1st at times trying to get in tight to trees and buildings with the finish mower. Should run a 6' wide finish mower without too much issue as long as you stay on the cutting. It's strangely comfortable considering it's just a steel pan seat on a spring. I wouldn't get an N for anything else except perhaps a plow though... You can do a lot with them, but they're far from ideal for most things.
Our loader tractor is a JD300 industrial. It's basically a little beefier version of the 1020. If I happened across an affordable diesel 1020, I'd get it based on the 300. Or if you find a 300 that is set up the way you want that would be a solid choice too. I frequently wish ours had a 3 point as I believe it would be the ideal machine for some of what I bought the 135 for, but instead, it has a couple thousand pounds of concrete blocks on the back making very sure the back stays down when we're abusing the front end...
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