thanks for all the quick replies... sounds like the same rule for compact tractors applies to the bigger tractors...My gut tells me to stick with 4wd because it has definitely been nice to lock in 4wd and not worry about getting stuck when puttin out a roll of hay or just operating in unknown terrain conditions. On the flip side I sure have seen alot of nice 2wd drive cab tractors for sale, but I suppose the versatility of a 4wd might be the reason I see more 2wds than 4wds for sale
. That being said I now have my eye on a couple of used 4wd kubota's an 03' L4330 4wd 700hrs(23,000 usd) and an 04' L3430 4wd 1100hrs(18,000 usd) they are a little smaller than I would like but I think the 4wd will help. Any opinions on which direction I should go? I'll be using the tractor for mowing, ocasional dirt work, puttin hay out, fertilizing, arena and roundpen maint. I might even start square baling a few acres. Im sure you get the idea basically most of the jobs I need to get done on the farm it needs to do it.