From personal experience, get a good used skid steer, with some extra weight in the back. A tractor can often be limited, whereas you can get just about any kind of attachment for a skidsteer, and it will get around in areas that a tractor cries in. do your homework, and make sure you understand the dealers obligations/expertise. also, be prepared to learn alot about machinery. when i first started having mechanical issues(DEF sensor, or other faggotry, it ran me 900 just to get a mechanic out here). i wouldnt use anything else when it comes to homesteading.