1026R large enough ?

[Robertquirion]

I have a 1026r which I have used on my existing 1 acre property for about 6 months. I have purchased 5 acres of multi terrain wooded lot with about an acre of clearing. I plan on using the tractor to work my way through the wooded lot making trails etc. It will require some lifting, driving over uneven terrain, and some ground levelling. I also have an orchard on the grounds which I plan on grooming and eventually harvesting. 200 foot driveway will require sniw clearing. I also have an x520 for mowing so I will not be using the 1026r for mowing grass. Is the 1026r large enough for all these chores?

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[Robertquirion]

Thank you. Great resource of information. Looking forward to participating.

 

[murphy1244]

What work you plan on doing with your 1026?

 

[Robertquirion]

have a 1026r which I have used on my existing 1 acre property for about 6 months. I have purchased 5 acres of multi terrain wooded lot with about an acre of clearing. I plan on using the tractor to work my way through the wooded lot making trails etc. It will require some lifting, driving over uneven terrain, and some ground levelling. I also have an orchard on the grounds which I plan on grooming and eventually harvesting. 200 foot driveway will require sniw clearing. I also have an x520 for mowing so I will not be using the 1026r for mowing grass. Is the 1026r large enough for all these chores?

 

[tractchores]

I think ground clearance would be your main concern in the woods. The next series up is a lot taller.

 

[Robertquirion]

I never thought of ground clearance. So the 2 or 3 series ?

 

[TripleR]

You "can" do it with the 1026R, but in my opinion is marginal for that type of work. We have two BX's and a John Deere 2305 but use a bigger tractor for the work you are describing. We did it for a couple of years or so with the smaller machines, but it just wasn't worth the aggravation in the long run.

We are setting up our BX2200 with belly armor and wheels spacers for use in tight spaces in our woods, but have other tractors as backup.

 

[meburdick]

Welcome!

I tell everyone the same thing that asks questions like yours... You need to make a list of the "work" that you need to do. Include the details of what's involved in doing those jobs (lifting capacity, ground clearance, max width, etc.) and also be realistic with how many hours you believe you will put on DOING those tasks. Let that be your guide.

For example: if you have two acres of land that are clear and flat, and you're going to spend half of your hours mowing and the other half moving mulch, the 1026r is more than capable. I have a single acre but bought a 2520 because I lift and move firewood a pallet at a time. My lift capacity needed to be over 1,000 lbs, and I wasn't going to get that from the smaller tractor. So, while my machine is oversized for mowing my lawn and clearing the snow, it's the right size to move 1,100 lb pallets of wood around the property and into the garage during heating season.

When it comes to things like pulling stumps, you may need a backhoe. Or, you may not. Again - how MANY stumps are you going to pull, and over what period of time? You may be better off to NOT buy a hoe and rent a mini-ex for a few weekends to pull the six stumps that you want out.

 

[jenkinsph]

I have a 1026r which I have used on my existing 1 acre property for about 6 months. I have purchased 5 acres of multi terrain wooded lot with about an acre of clearing. I plan on using the tractor to work my way through the wooded lot making trails etc. It will require some lifting, driving over uneven terrain, and some ground levelling. I also have an orchard on the grounds which I plan on grooming and eventually harvesting. 200 foot driveway will require sniw clearing. I also have an x520 for mowing so I will not be using the 1026r for mowing grass. Is the 1026r large enough for all these chores?

I think something like my Deere 110tlb and 4520 would be about right to clean up five acres. But, you would only need them for less than a month. I think you are better off planning your improvements then either rent a larger tractor or contract the larger jobs out. Keep the 1026R for maintaining the property afterwards. I do alot of this work in my business and depending on what has to be done you can do alot of cleanup and smoothing in a days time with a 50hp tractor.