**** I hate spending money. So I got my "Final" quote from my JD dealer on a 1025rFEL. Like the factory installed option (NO IDEA WHY)
18,600 for the 1025RFEL
2,625 60D Mid Mower with Auto PTO Coupler
2,039 3 Bag Power Flow Bagger
3,135 47 in Quick Hitch Two Stage Blower
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26,399
1,650 Wonderful TAXES
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28,048 (need to add Forks but am going after market)
At this time I am going tomorrow to drive it again. Only bummer is no Thumb Available for the Backhoe
After reading all the forum posts my mind could handle I came to the following conclusions
I will use it as a Mower 80% of the time.
I want the Backhoe even though I will use it less then 10 hours a year (probably 50 the first year)
I Really like the Kubota BX25D but I think the 1025R is a little stronger and is Green.
Posting this to update all you AWESOME people who commented and give the next guy some more info.
VERY Close to ordering from
Compact Tractor Attachments & Lawn and Garden Tractor Hitches but I think I need to buy the tractor first
(Found them on a great thread on Balast Box Options)
Pictures to follow WHEN I buy