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A utility type and size tractor in the 40 to 60 hp range should work nicely. I like the older Ford industrials with the heavier front axle, say a 3400, 4400 etc. Some of the newer ones, 345, 445 etc., and many in between, well they're really not new but later models. Hundred series Fords, '55 to '64 or the later thousand series Fords '65 to 90's are even better, but more than anything, the size is what I like, 40-60 HP in a small utility sized tractor is very useful. Front end loader is a very handy thing to have, tractor should have power steering, live pto, remote hydraulics etc., the newer you look at should have most of these options, earlier many of the same features were not standard yet. If you want to run a snow blower or tiller, you want one with slow enough ground speed and live pto. Aside from my preferences, Massey Ferguson, Deere, Case, and many others made utility sized tractors, I always liked the JD 301 and 401, + some of their smaller non row crop models, see what is for sale locally and keep in mind where you will get parts too. No matter what manufacturer, a good utility sized tractor with a fully hydraulic loader, is a real handy thing to have, check it out thoroughly before deciding, mechanical condition is probably the most important thing no matter what manufacturer and model you look at. I'd take my time and start looking, well in advance of purchasing, hopefully you'll find something decent, like I mentioned, very handy thing to have even if just a few acres, and remember to brush up on tractor safety when in fact you do buy one.
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