If you're buying new , under about 65 HP , I'd go with Kubota. However, my cousin who lives near me has a 30 ish HP Mahindra I borrowed back in the fall , I was impressed. Loader was very smooth operating and that thing was very quiet and barely used any fuel. Used I'd look pre def, pre regen, pre computer , JDs. 4X4 and FEL of course.

I have 2 100 acre tracts and my 38 hp kubota does just fine. Would I like a larger yes, but I don't need it. FEL is a must and I have to say that HST is mighty nice to have. What are yall doing to your tractors that you have to take the damn thing back to the dealer. I change my own fluids and I guess I'm lucky to only have sensors go out that I fixed. If you can find a mid to late nineties JD that's in good shape get it. I have a 94 1070 and nothing ever went wrong with it. Those models are bulletproof

50 to 70 HP. Bucket is pretty much useless without 4WD. Shuttle shift is nice too. I like open station tractors (no cab) too for general farm maintenance.

Under 75 hp you don't have to worry about DEF. It's hard to recommend a tractor without knowing what your plans are to use it for. But shuttle shift, 4wd, FEL, and at least one rear SCV. Rear ballast. Cab. In the size tractor you need I would strongly consider Kubota.