All of those are good points, and I think this last post helps solidify the 1026r as the right choice. The 2520 ends up being a few thousand dollars more and will not give me anything of real value for that money. Sure it has a little more lifting ability and the tires look a little better, but I do not see either of those are real benefits. I have access to the 4610 with a FEL and I have a 5075M with the loader, so I have that covered when needed. The maneuverability is more important to me, so I can work in the confines of my garden and keep the lawn around the house well manicured. Eventually I hope to buy my own tractor in the same general size as that 4610 to pull a rake and a few other implements. It doesn't make sense for me to own something in that size, the 5 series, and then a 2520. Also my fear of getting stuck with the 1026r also seems a little silly to me. If I get stuck on a tractor with a front bucket and backhoe I really have no right to drive any tractor.
I do thank everyone for their insight and wisdom. Sometimes I do not know where I would be with everyone on this site.
I do thank everyone for their insight and wisdom. Sometimes I do not know where I would be with everyone on this site.