What models should I be looking for?

[MAArcher]

I have a B8200 that would be fine if it was HST. Not having an independent PTO makes mowing smaller property with many obstacles a challenge. It also doesn't seem strong enough to run a 60" 3pt snow blower. So I think I'd like to get a different tractor. Preferably one that is HST and has a 3pt pto HP of at least 20hp. Can't really afford new so are there any recommendations on what older models I should be on the look out for that might fit the bill? Are there any older models that were duds and I should stay away from them? Thanks

 

[Yotekiller]

2501's are pretty dang cheap on the used market.

 

[N3BP]

A B2410 or B2710 would about 15-20 years newer than what you have and a little more power as well.

 

[chim]

I had a 64" Pronovost 3-point blower for the L3200. The PTO HP is listed as 25.2 on Tractordata. I know that's 4" more than the 60" you asked about, but the 25HP I had was barely enough at times.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I have a B8200 that would be fine if it was HST. Not having an independent PTO makes mowing smaller property with many obstacles a challenge. It also doesn't seem strong enough to run a 60" 3pt snow blower. So I think I'd like to get a different tractor. Preferably one that is HST and has a 3pt pto HP of at least 20hp. Can't really afford new so are there any recommendations on what older models I should be on the look out for that might fit the bill? Are there any older models that were duds and I should stay away from them? Thanks

Stay away from B3350.