I may be a bit late, but here is my input.
I would go with the TC30. I have seat time on it, but not the Bota so I am partially biased there. But, my reason is they are basically the same machine. The 1000 lbs, weight difference is something but there are ways to do that. Besides I would rather temporily make my machine heavier than have it full time heavier.
Hmm. I was trying to get to hte point that for 3K, you could get all kinds of goodies. That is where the real usefullness of a tractor pays off in my book.
Hydraulic Top Link - Price less or 300-500 for remotes and cylinder....
Box Blade -
Scraper -
Tiller,
Who knows , but 3K can buy some nice goodies. I would rather have the goodies!!!!