urbandeere2520
Bronze Member
Um, I was in the market for a 1026R late 2010 and early 2011... I waited and waited but could wait no longer. I went to my local JD dealer in late March and test drove the 2305, 2320 and 2520... The 2320 and 2520 looked huge compared to the 2305, and given my small acreage, I was thinking the smaller 2305 would be more than enough tractor.
Fast forward a month, the $2k incentive on the larger tractors, I decided to purchase the 2520 since someone told me to buy at least one size larger than you think you need. The price differential between the 1026R and 2520 was small given the discounts. Okay, I bought two sizes up, because of the better hydraulics on the 2520.
I'm so very glad I took this advice, since my 2520 has more than exceeded my expectations, very responsive hydraulics, and when properly adjusted, it can do a great job mowing the grass, yep just 4,000 square feet of it, and the tractor turns on a dime. Did I mention I created a 200' long gravel drive (15 tons gravel) in just a few hours... couldn't do that with the little 1026R...
Bottom line... buy one tractor up than you think you'll need... no regrets, and I added my own tool box for $25 and 30 minutes effort.
Fast forward a month, the $2k incentive on the larger tractors, I decided to purchase the 2520 since someone told me to buy at least one size larger than you think you need. The price differential between the 1026R and 2520 was small given the discounts. Okay, I bought two sizes up, because of the better hydraulics on the 2520.
I'm so very glad I took this advice, since my 2520 has more than exceeded my expectations, very responsive hydraulics, and when properly adjusted, it can do a great job mowing the grass, yep just 4,000 square feet of it, and the tractor turns on a dime. Did I mention I created a 200' long gravel drive (15 tons gravel) in just a few hours... couldn't do that with the little 1026R...
Bottom line... buy one tractor up than you think you'll need... no regrets, and I added my own tool box for $25 and 30 minutes effort.