Not much response over on the other forum so I'll ask here.
I am looking to get a compact tractor to maintain a few acres including mowing and food plots. The terrain is a little hilly but not too bad. A MF 1020 hydro in good condition and in my price range is for sale in the area. I have read to stay away from the hydro in the 1010. Is the same true for the 1020? Also, what is a good price for this tractor only? I know the 1010 is a little smaller (13 HP at PTO) but what do you think, is it up to the task of mowing tall grass with a small brush hog and pulling a disc or tiller for food plots? There is also a 1010 manual for sale in the area. Is the 1010 manual a better tractor than the 1020 hydro? I checked out the specs on tractordata, but just don't have much experience with the compacts and the hydro in the older MF. Thanks for the replies.
I am looking to get a compact tractor to maintain a few acres including mowing and food plots. The terrain is a little hilly but not too bad. A MF 1020 hydro in good condition and in my price range is for sale in the area. I have read to stay away from the hydro in the 1010. Is the same true for the 1020? Also, what is a good price for this tractor only? I know the 1010 is a little smaller (13 HP at PTO) but what do you think, is it up to the task of mowing tall grass with a small brush hog and pulling a disc or tiller for food plots? There is also a 1010 manual for sale in the area. Is the 1010 manual a better tractor than the 1020 hydro? I checked out the specs on tractordata, but just don't have much experience with the compacts and the hydro in the older MF. Thanks for the replies.