I wonder your SIL has relatives that I work with?…I know some people who have made quite a career trying to shine em’.The OP sounds like he already has some experience with tractors, so maybe the cost savings will be worth it to him.
Personally though, I would not even consider a 2WD model, but I don't work my tractor nearly as hard as some/most people do.
I made the mistake of buying a 2WD F250 one time.....after getting stuck IN MY DRIVEWAY, after I stopped cussing that thing out and kicking myself in the ass for being so stupid as to buy a 2WD truck, I sold it and never even considered a 2WD model anything....
On that note.....My SIL has been bragging non-stop about him finding a "beautiful Texas truck".......It was supposedly nicer than any "ratty/shitty old Michigan truck" he could ever hope to find.......So he shows up 2 days ago to show it off........................
Yep, you guessed it...........2WD.
I just walked away shaking my head, smiled and said.."nice truck"..
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If that model tractor has the mechanical shuttle at your left hand like the L series gear tractors have it doesn't take long to become really proficient (and efficient) at shifting between F and R, as long as you use the clutch appropriately (read: quick, at stop, and don't ride) and less to break with gear drive than an HST, less cost to repair if does. Biased, yes, but it is all I have ever owned. A little more work than just foot pedals, but more power to the ground with the gear model as well.
I have used and owned 2WD, 4WD, HST, Geared w shuttle shift.
Even though your land is flat, tilling or plowing will work much better with 4WD. It certainly can be done with 2WD however.
FEL is a must for any farm work.
I personally like HST for smaller mowing tractors. For all other, I prefer gear with shuttle shift. Stronger, runs cooler, more fuel efficient, quieter, and easier and less operator fatigue for longer days.
If you upgrade with hilly land the 4WD is much safer.
Even though your land is flat, tilling or plowing will work much better with 4WD. It certainly can be done with 2WD however.
FEL is a must for any farm work.
I personally like HST for smaller mowing tractors. For all other, I prefer gear with shuttle shift. Stronger, runs cooler, more fuel efficient, quieter, and easier and less operator fatigue for longer days.
If you upgrade with hilly land the 4WD is much safer.