John Deere Sub-Compact Tractor Buying Guide (1023E vs 1026R)

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We have been working long and hard to update our brand new website with more information for all of you John Deere Tractor fans out there. Not only do we provide the best equipment at the best prices possible, but we are also looking to provide more helpful tips and tricks as resources for all of you John Deere Tractor owners out there that could use some help every now and then.

One of the big projects we've been working on has been creating a Buyer's Guide for the entire family of John Deere Compact and Utility Tractors. While you can read the entire guide over on our site, we've posted some of the highlights below to help you get a head start on learning about John Deere Sub-Compact Tractors -- aka 1 Series -- 1023E and 1026R. Check out our entire John Deere Sub-Compact Tractors Buying Guide HERE.

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The John Deere sub compact utility tractors offer a lot of capability in a small package as the ideal entry-level member of the John Deere Tractors family. They can be used for a number of chores on the property and can quickly change from one attachment to the other with iMatch and Driver Over Decks. The John Deere sub compact utility tractors are also known as 1000 Series tractors, featuring two incredible and unique models in the 1023E and 1026R.

Front Loader Work:

The John Deere sub compact tractors can be equipped with a front end loader to handle a variety of materials.

The most common loader usages on a small tractor are for mulch, river rock, and light dirt work.

The sub compact tractor loaders even have the capability of adding front loader attachments like pallet forks.


Brush or Groom Mowing

These small John Deere tractors are great for mowing residential yards and larger field areas.

They offer the capability of a drive over belly mower for better visibility for residential yards with obstacles, or a 3 point groom mower for larger areas.

The John Deere sub compact tractor can even be used for brush cutting fields with a rotary cutter up to 60" width.


Snow Removal

There are a variety of ways of efficiently doing snow removal with a John Deere sub compact tractor. Adding a tractor cab can allow for the John Deere sub compact tractor to be used year-round.

These tractors can handle a front or rear mounted blade for snowfalls up to 8" or a front or rear mounted snow blower for snowfalls over 12".

These small tractors can even be fitted with a front mount rotary broom for cleaning snow and debris from ornamental pavers.


Other Chores

There is a wide range of attachments that can be use on a sub compact tractor but due to their size and HP ratings there are some limitations on size compatibility.

Some of the most common attachments used are rotary tillers, box blades, landscape rakes, sprayers, spreaders, aerators, post hole augers, and more!


 
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1026r is 18 pto hp. Looks like a great tool for your customers.
 
 
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