As just about everyone else has said, the N-series tractors are not great choices for snow removal. Anything with live hydraulics will be a better choice.
Anyone who says you can't use a tricycle-gear row crop tractor for snow removal probably hasn't actually used one. On ice and deep snow, you'll rely more on brakes for steering than the front wheels, and the tricycle front end can turn shorter than a standard. Most row-crop tractor sit higher than their standard equivalents, giving them a slight advantage in deep snow. My tractor is a row-crop Ford 4000 (essentially a 961), and I've used it for snow removal for almost 20 years. I have chains and ballast in the tires. It wasn't that great until I broke down and got a heavy rear blade for it, a 7 foot Woods HBL84-2. Before that I had a lightweight 6 foot blade that tended to float over the snow, was too narrow and lacked offset. Note that a new blade like mine will blow most of your $3K budget.
Personally, I think you won't be able to find a satisfactory solution for less than $3K. If you already own a 4WD pickup, mounting a blade on it would do the job; just don't succumb to the temptation of doing snow removal on the side if you want it to last. But if you only do your own lot it should last a long time. Don't think about using a salt spreader; they are death to pickup trucks.
Another thought is to find a used plow truck that still runs. It will be a rust bucket, but if it never leaves your lot, who cares? It just needs to start reliably.
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