I agree with much of is said above! I own both 2wd and 4wd tractors. I also have been involved in appraising equipment for more than 15 years. Resale value of a 2wd tractor will be much lower than a 4wd as a percentage. 4wd and a loader are the two most important options in compact/utility...
I worked at an OEM and in aftermarket technology. Most industries are trying to implement subscription models because investors like recurring revenue. Our customers and dealers told us to include the subscription cost with the new sale so we did. Over 15 years, the subscription cost grew...