Cleaning a creek out with what kind of equipment is best when gravel gets to be heavy and plenty of it. I have heard different views on types of tractors .Some say a bobcat is better, others say a 4wd tractor, and others say a backhoe. The gravel is about 12 inches thick and plenty of it. There is a couple of inches of water in it all the time,except where the gravel is real thick. I was told a four wheel drive tractor will spin alot, I also heard a bobcat will do the same thing. So how does a person know what will work best. I don't really have the budget for a tractor right now but if I do buy I don't want to make a huge mistake on a purchase. What is the best and what make? Mahindra, kabota, koiti, or what else ?