Bob- Jerry has a good point. If it were me I'd focus on the tractor I really wanted. There is always one particular brand or model that just 'feels right' and special. Thats the tractor I'd buy. I know too how hard it is to feel one is maybe paying too much, but speaking for myself anytime I've went for the bargain and not what I really wanted I've always regretted it.
You know too, I wouldn't be too overly concerned on an out of area purchase, a new machine really is apt to be just fine. The odds are with you that there won't be any serious problems, still you would have the comfort of using your local dealer if by chance something major did happen. Waiting a little in that event seems insignificant.
Good luck with your decision, choices choices choices /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif