Under 2 ton mini recommendation

Hi guys, I’m in the market for a mini excavator which is small enough to enter most gated backyards. I have a deal in place to purchase a used 2014 kubota kx018-4 with 110 hours for $18k. My other option was to purchase a new Deere 17g with two buckets and hydraulic thumb for ~$29k after taxes. Any one on the board have any of these machines and could input on them. I have a Deere 320e skid which is a beast and am leaning towards the Deere. But the kubota is priced real good, however I need...

Under 2 ton mini recommendation

Under 2 ton mini recommendation