Man I would really think about this all weekend before signing up. $22,500 is alot to spend on a tractor that small with limited abilities. I suspect you will have a tough time getting your monies worth out of the backhoe.
I see a lot of people spending $12,000-$15,000 on RZR's and other recreational vehicles as "toys" I had some cash saved up and decided to splurge on the backhoe as a "toy". If I don't get my monies worth out of it...oh well, I'm sure I will have fun with it. As for the tractor, I feel that it will be more than capable for mowing my yard and any other small tasks I need it for. I checked out the larger tractors, and the taller stance and larger tires just didn't fit the bill for what I am wanting right now.