I have a Kubota L3000DT w/FEL. For the money it's hard to beat. I know the newer L3400's look better and have some added nice features. I have been very happy with my Kubota. Let's see for $15,000 I got a Woods BB60 brush cutter , 5' box blade and 5' disc's. Don't forget FEL . Not bad when you get to looking at used prices!!!!!!!!!!!!
If i was buying again right now I would probably look at the L4400 or JOyhn Deere 950 (i beleive) they are both in the 44 HP range. Mine is 32 and trust me it is strong enough. I just wish i could run a bigger hog thats heavier duty!

You can sometimes find implements in the paper or auction at a pretty decent price. I bought a 14" single moldboard plow for $100 bucks at auction. No way i could have touched it for close to that new!

I am still trying to find a reasonable priced spring toothed harrow and rock rack.
I have a little less than 300 hours on mine and trust me they are addictive!!
I know you live in LA stone cold so another post soon will probably be about trailers.