jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Have to agree with Roy, Sean and LD1 regarding the size of tractor you should consider. The L3010 and DK35 are much larger tractors than the others on your list. Your initial work plans involve some serious work for which you should be using a serious tool. Doing heavy work with lightweight equipment is a recipe for damaging your equipment or yourself. While some of your work can be done in smaller bites by the lighter machines, and neither of those are going to mow the lawn, they seem like the clear choice to me for what you plan to do.
Good advice from the others above.
My take is you need a lawn mower, maybe a self propelled walk behind to start with or a cheap rider. A good tractor about 35hp is a good choice for the rest of the work and wouldn't buy anything much smaller.
About the implements and tractor purchase, combined all of this stuff can add up fast, maybe more than you want to spend. What I have done and alot of others have done is start with the basics and add the other implements over time. I would suggest a 35 hp tractor with fel, front blower and brush mower. That should get you started with clean up on the place as well as being able to deal with the snow. Add the rest of the stuff as you can and take the time to consider your needs. I agree with Roy, the backhoe would be a low priority at this juncture as I suspect you will have lots of other places to spend money right off the bat.
I would consider buying used if you can find the right combination or buy new while financing is good, something along the lines of a Deere 3520 comes to mind or something similar in other brands.
Most of all enjoy your new place, sounds like a great move up.:thumbsup: