Well looks like it's going to probably be an LS, Kubota, or John Deere. That's the three compact tractors sold within 30 miles. I really like the idea of parts support that close.
Good choices but give this some thought. Horsepower is the cheapest thing you can buy. Buy as much as you can, then go up one more level.
One other thing. Please don't attempt to put in water lines with a backhoe. Go rent a Ditch Witch ride on trencher and you can be done within a day. Remember, after you've dug the trench, you're almost half way done. Whatever you take out of that trench has to go somewhere.
I just retired after 18 years in the underground construction business and you don't need to dig a 12" wide trench (the width of a small backhoe bucket) to put a 1-2" water line in.
