Im having a very difficult time trying to decide between SCUT or CUT. Im on 3 acres (2 mowable) and am having a hard time deciding what tractor to buy. I love the size of the little guy 1026r but my dad is telling me that im wasting my money and should just buy a 'real tractor' which starts at a 2520. I can get a 1026r with CX loader, 54mmm auto connect for around $15k, and a 2520 with same setup but a 60mmm for about $20k. If I get the 1026 I cant use my dads or really any friends/families class 1 implements as they are to big for it.....ie 5ft rotatiller, 5 ft bushhog, 6 ft rear snowblade, 6 ft rear box blade and rake. But for mowing the grass Im curious how the 1026r will compare to the 2520, and for general home owner use. I was thinking I wanted to go with the Kubota untill I drove them today and the 1026 and the JD 2520 seemed like a better built tractor then the Kubota. I cant decide whats the best route.....anyone have some comments or thoughts if they were ever in the same boat?