Skid Steer or Utility Tractor

[Dargo]

As for the skidsteer...To do what you want to do, a 4000lb machine isn't gonna do squat. To do what you want, you'll need at least 70hp. To run a brush-hog or backhoe off of one, you need a good bit of power. Plus, for the price you set, your looking at a pretty beat-up machine.

I'd say closer to a 100 hp machine based on my experience. Then, with his price range, all he will get is a worn out, thrashed machine being sold for parts.