I don't know where "here an there" is.

Around "here" $2-3k will buy a good AC WD-45 or an 8N, or Farmall H.
They will out work a 4 wheeler. Hell, under many condition, they will out
pull new 4 wheel drive tractors of similar power.

Don't tell anyone that, they will say you are nuts.
Get them in mud, you'll show "em.

Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!