I started looking at the 1026r as well. The one series tractors seem pretty nice. I was talking to my dealer and he said go with the 1023e. He also said if I was going to spend the extra money on the 1026r I should just jump to the 2320. The are very close in price... I drove the 2320 and it's a nice machine. Make sure to check that one out. I finally settled for a 3320 as I have 20 acres. Good luck!!
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jenkinsph
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From the sound of this the dealer was trying to sell you what he needed to turn over. Glad you didn't get a 1023e for twenty acres.
I do my research as best I can and see the dealer about pricing of my short list and ordering.
Gittyup
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Also suggest looking at as many models and makers as one can. I especially like the Mahindra MAX28XL, Kioti CK20, Bobcat CT122, Tym T273, and bota b-series. I'd also consider LS as well.
I do agree with the dealer that said the 2320 might be a better choice than the 1026r. But, right now, if I were buying in this size, the Mahindra would get a lot of attention.
I do agree with the dealer that said the 2320 might be a better choice than the 1026r. But, right now, if I were buying in this size, the Mahindra would get a lot of attention.
Soundguy
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1 for everything is hard, unless all your tasks are similar.
Little Red Tractor
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One thing no one else here has mentioned: check with other tractor owners on service! Unless you can do most of the work yourself, you're going to depend on a dealer to do the service work for you and you need a dealer who is responsive to your needs.
That can make a difference in what tractor you're ultimately happy with. A good tractor, but a dealer who doesn't take care of you equals an unhappy owner who can't get his tasks accomplished.
Shop wisely and have fun with your toy...I mean tool.
That can make a difference in what tractor you're ultimately happy with. A good tractor, but a dealer who doesn't take care of you equals an unhappy owner who can't get his tasks accomplished.
Shop wisely and have fun with your toy...I mean tool.
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Soundguy
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yep.. dealer is a big part of the equation. better than saving a couple bucks or a couple more mile drive is to have a better dealer..
tomwo
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Also wanted one tractor for everything. Bought a John Deere 1026r. Couldn't be happier. Never owned a John Deere tractor even though I'm a retired farmer and did own other John Deere equipment. I can't think of one thing I would change. However, I did add a spinner to the steering wheel. It turns
really short, so that makes it easier. The Auto-Connect is unbelievable. I have the 60" deck and H120 loader very nice for anything I want to do with a large garden, 2-3 acre lawn, and small orchard.
really short, so that makes it easier. The Auto-Connect is unbelievable. I have the 60" deck and H120 loader very nice for anything I want to do with a large garden, 2-3 acre lawn, and small orchard.
cartod
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I think you read about complaints because folks log in to fix a problem, not praise there tractor. I would assume that 90% of satisfied owners don't come to a forum.
XSKIER
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Cartod,
I couldn't agree more. In the wake of all the one series mower complaint threads, I started a thread about how happy I am with mine. It didn't set too well with some, being that they may think if their tractor has a problem, it's their mission to slam it as hard as they can. Maybe they just want to complain, maybe they feel they deserve a bunch of free stuff, or maybe they would be happier with a different machine. The forums give us a great tool to research the units before we buy them, but it is also our responsibility to not fly off the handle with the first bit of friction.
http://www.****************.com/for...hing-but-bliss-first-time-mmmowing-1026r.html
I couldn't agree more. In the wake of all the one series mower complaint threads, I started a thread about how happy I am with mine. It didn't set too well with some, being that they may think if their tractor has a problem, it's their mission to slam it as hard as they can. Maybe they just want to complain, maybe they feel they deserve a bunch of free stuff, or maybe they would be happier with a different machine. The forums give us a great tool to research the units before we buy them, but it is also our responsibility to not fly off the handle with the first bit of friction.
http://www.****************.com/for...hing-but-bliss-first-time-mmmowing-1026r.html