I own a T330 which has been replaced by the T353. I would look more at that as it is better to get a tractor a little larger than getting one to small and working it to death. The T353 has a 4 cylinder engine not a three. It weighs about 1,000 lbs more than the T293. It has a rear hyd valve on it standard which can be helpfull. This way you would get a lot more tractor with out getting to big for work around the house or barn. One more option is the T300 or T350 value model tractors. They are in the same size area as the T353 but dont have all the extras. They do have a free loader program on the T353 gear and hst models so this would be a good time to get one. I have over 400 hours on mine and it has been a great little tractor.