The reason I suggested rear hydraulic is for some of the implements available that require them. Our brush hog hitches to the drawbar using hydraulics to raise and lower. The 6’ disk does the same. I scour farm auctions for used implements. Those that use hydraulics sell pretty cheap because most compact tractors don’t have the hydraulics to support them and they are too small for bigger tractors.I've spoke with Rocky on this too and agree with the above except I don't see where he'll need the rear hydraulics but everything else yes.. I also said hydrostat is a MUST along with 4wd..
You'll also want to stay like pre 2017 or so to avoid the emission change.. My Kioti CK 40 was bought new and while I'm happy with performance and ability I could do without the emissions change.. You might point out to mother that tractors hold value pretty good..So $ spent is not $ lost and as I said somewhere else My tractor and I are damn near a super power when combined.. It makes a man SO much more capable.. Or even a grand daughter.. If ya need help bro I got more pics with the wife and kid operators..