need some opinions

Tomorrow ive decided im going to buy a tractor with a loader. Im tired of shoveling snow and fixing my john deere lawn mower that i thought would push snow. So as of now i have a couple of options i need some input on. First is a wd 45 for 1000 that the guy said was leaking antifreeze and oil around the head gasket. other than that he said it ran fine when he parked it a year ago. THe other is a wd i dont know much about other than it hasnt ran in over 2 years. They both come with trip bucket loaders, and the 45 also has a 2 bottom plow and a blade for the loader. What do you guys think? All opinions are helpful.

I would go for the 45 as it has a blade for the loader already.  If it has chains for the back, you will be suprised at how much snow they will push.  I use my d15 with a loader to clean out my driveway.  Most of the time, I just push it into a pile, but the loader helps to stack it up.  The rear tires are loaded and I have a set of chains on as well.  That thing can really push some snow!  I too would check to see if there's any antifreeze in the oil, and if the oil is milky.  I would bring a charged battery with you and see if she turns over good.  If it does, and the oil isnt milky, it should be an easy fix and getting it running.  I would say if it looks like you can get it running pretty easily and it's in good shape with good tires/rims and sheetmetal, I would think with the loader and the plow etc, it would be an ok buy.  Not a super deal, but you might be able to work him down. 

For $1000, you may be able to find a wd or wd45 with a loader and without these issues. You might have to drive a little farther to pick it up. I guess it depends on your mechanical skills as to how much work your willing to do. It seems to me that most tractors "ran great when I parked it."

Brian