Check out the 5525, a no frill and rugged yet attractive tractor. Brochure states 54 hp, but a tag on the motor states 51. Live pto, FEL, 8 forward and 2 reverse. While the smaller ones with HST is fine for constant direction change, manual trans transmit most of their power to where needed, the wheels. I paid a little under 17K with the FEL. I wanted a unique set up, to my knowledge I have the only 5525 with a BH. Had a 509 frame mounted. Total out the door, $27,400. Near Seattle, WA.
If check out the hydraulics for the models, i.e. gpm flow.