T Dew
Bronze Member
I'm pretty sure I remember seeing almost the identical thread on here, but I cannot find it now. I also think my situation is slightly different than the original post. I have a 5075m that I use for most of my real work around the farm, but I need something smaller for tasks around the house and in the garden. The garden is about 200 x 80, and that is a bit tight for the big tractor. I also worry about compacting the soil with all that weight, so I am looking for something smaller I know the 1026r is a little small and barely even a tractor in some people's eyes, but I think it might work for me. I'm hoping someone can set straight or back my thinking.
It will be primarily used for the cleaning, mowing, and landscaping work around the house and tilling the garden. I will also do some backhoe work in the garden and around the house (the landscaping work). I would say I have about 2 acres of grass (max) to mow with it, some of that in on a hill or two. The hill or two worry me about the higher center of gravity on the 2520, and I also worry about the bigger tires. Granted the tires are nothing like the tires on my 5075m, but I still have seen the work they can do to my nice lawn. Ironically, the bigger tires on the 2520 bother me as much as the little tires do on the 1026r. I do not want to get into a situation where I get stuck in the garden or have trouble pulling the tiller or rake because of the little, wimpy tires.
They are not that different in price, so that is not really my deciding factor. It is nice to have a smaller tractor when it comes to parking it, but it also looks a little sad next to the 5075m. I will add that I have full use of a 4610 if/when the need for that medium size tractor shows itself.
I look forward to everyone's input, and I really appreciate the help. Over the last year this forum has proven invaluable in my move back to the country after far too long in the dreaded city.
It will be primarily used for the cleaning, mowing, and landscaping work around the house and tilling the garden. I will also do some backhoe work in the garden and around the house (the landscaping work). I would say I have about 2 acres of grass (max) to mow with it, some of that in on a hill or two. The hill or two worry me about the higher center of gravity on the 2520, and I also worry about the bigger tires. Granted the tires are nothing like the tires on my 5075m, but I still have seen the work they can do to my nice lawn. Ironically, the bigger tires on the 2520 bother me as much as the little tires do on the 1026r. I do not want to get into a situation where I get stuck in the garden or have trouble pulling the tiller or rake because of the little, wimpy tires.
They are not that different in price, so that is not really my deciding factor. It is nice to have a smaller tractor when it comes to parking it, but it also looks a little sad next to the 5075m. I will add that I have full use of a 4610 if/when the need for that medium size tractor shows itself.
I look forward to everyone's input, and I really appreciate the help. Over the last year this forum has proven invaluable in my move back to the country after far too long in the dreaded city.