I'm really surprised no one (or I apologize if I missed it) a Massey-Ferguson 35 or 135 with the 3-cyl Perkins diesel engine. Great tractors and will probably handle everything you need to do. Lots of them were made and parts are available. For $3000, you're looking at a a used tractor in the 1960-ish range. I got a 1961 MF35 (with a 5 foot bush hog included) for $3500. Granted, it needed a new clutch inside of a year (due to a seal leak in the transmission that allowed the hydraulic fluid to reach the clutch plates - it happens, but not very often). I've put almost 200 hours on it in 3 years and it has been bullet proof. Cranks every time I need it. Some people would tell you to watch out for a feature called "Multi-Power", but it doesn't work on my tractor and I don't miss it. Other than the clutch, I've only changed the oil and hydraulic fluid. It is also pretty economical on fuel. Good Luck!
Edit: Be sure you get the dual stage clutch. This is a feature where you depress the clutch part way to disengage the transmission and all the way down to disengage the PTO. Very handy!
This post was edited by Chip812 at 06:31:03 07/11/13.
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