Advice on Tractor Size

I would say if you can say a budget number, you will then get more realistic
recommendations.

You can get as small as a B3030 with a cab to keep you toasty warm in the winter months. I'd think you'd be better off with a snow blower for clearing that much parking lots, especially if its all gravel.

Eric is right on with his B3030 recommendation as a start point. Stay away from the new stuff that has a DPF setup on it.

You will want something with a mid mount PTO so you can have a front mount snowblower to remove that 115" of snow yearly.

I personally love HST for tight spots, loader use, skidding, etc. You will see a debate on HST (Hydrostatic trans) vs DT vs GST if you search on the forum so look those up to help you decide which is best for your use. I will say that HST seems to match well with PTO accessories to be able to keep the implement rpm up, especially when reversing or changing speed.

Buy as big as your budget can handle, then go a bit more. You have lots of parking lot clearing and work to do with that machine, it will be used to its full potential. I would say a Grand L series is lower in your budget and they offer a cab. Make sure to put wheel spacers on the rear if you're working on side hills often.

You will also want a QA (Quick attach) setup on your loader so you can swap out attachments quickly.

Good luck. Remember Kubota runs a 0% financing often so you can buy that much more machine and take time to pay it off. I've never heard someone say they bought too large of a tractor.

That is good advise, rent a B and try it. Good thinking. I would think at least a L3800 and better yet a L4600. Like North Idaho said, going from a big machine like that to a b series... wow.. That would be a tough transition because everything you do will take a lot more time then what you are used to, not to mention no where near the capability of that big machine you have been using.

The larger L's or maybe a smaller M or MX should do the work. Downsizing from the monster you've been using might actually be a fun thing, particularly in that garden...

A nice m 6040 sounds good. If I only had one tractor I'd want a shuttle shift gear drive 60-75 hp. It's a really good do all size. Min 50 hp if I could only afford one. If not I'd keep saving. I second the - emmisions crap. The co I work for has a fleet of new trucks and they're nothing but problems

Mx 4700 is well in your price range and very capable of filling your needs. I bought one in February, got the 4x4 with FEL and have been amazed thus far. I had previously been using my dads 70 hp MF and was somewhat hesitant about the MX but it has been a great machine thus far. I don't regret my decision one bit. Good luck

I'd look for a good used 4X4 PU with a snow plow mounted in the off season. That will take care of your road and parking area with you setting in a heated cab. That plow will clear that snow much faster then a tractor.

If you already have a PU for your operation inquire about having a plow mounted on it.

Then estimate how much time will actually be skidding logs and moving rocks, because this is where you'll need ENOUGH tractor. It doesn't take much tractor to mow 5 acres, pull wagons and garden.

If you had a tractor to do everything but the snow pushing you probably wouldn't need a closed face tractor. They're harder to get in and out of, you have poorer vision with dust on the glass, and if the AC isn't working it's miserable!