Buying Advice First Tractor Purchase. JD 1025r filb vs Kubota b2920....Help!!

[dodge man]

I can't really comment since I've never owned either tractor but I do have a couple of thoughts. First, do you need to load the tires if you have a backhoe for counter balance? I'd say no. I'd also say turf tires would be best for what you describe.

Also, the Kubota is a step up in size compared to the JD. A BX size would be more in line with the JD. A BX size or the JD would make for a lighter more maneuverable mower, but the Kubota 2920 would be better for loader and backhoe work. Did you think about skipping the backhoe and renting something like a miniexec when you need it? Backhoes are pretty pricey, but if you need it, you need it. I know I wish I had one at times. The 2920 would without a doubt be better for your food plot work.

 

[Ernie98]

.......no hydro cooling fan ( I believe the 1024r has one as do most sub compacts)......

FWIW, the John Deere 1 series tractors do NOT have the exposed transmission cooling fan.

 

[DeereMann]

I found the hydraulics on the Deere more to my liking - placement of the joystick, smoothness etc. Agree Kubota much larger, more rugged. Again, too large for my place.

Drive 'em both!

 

[stoyan79]

The B2920 is a lot more tractor than the 1025r.
The 1025r is comparable to Kubota BX series, which is the smallest tractor Kubota sells, and much smaller than B series.

Between the B2920 and 1025r, the Kubota is the clear winner, hands down. Its like comparing Camaro (JD) vs. Corvette (Kubota).

 

[KennyG]

I'm a JD guy but I think either would do well. If mowing is a major use I would shy away from loading the tires. Also we all would like a backhoe but for the limited use you describe I would save money and rent a mini excavator.

 

[Tractorrr]

I'm a JD guy but I think either would do well. If mowing is a major use I would shy away from loading the tires. Also we all would like a backhoe but for the limited use you describe I would save money and rent a mini excavator.

Are you saying loading the tires will tear up the yard more while mowing? I have thought about loading the tires on the B2920.

 

[KennyG]

Are you saying loading the tires will tear up the yard more while mowing? I have thought about loading the tires on the B2920.

Assuming you have R4 tires the more weight, the more you will mark the yard. My suggestion would be to not load the tires but use a ballast weight when you are doing loader work.

 

[stoyan79]

Yeah, more weight = more damage.
I don't like the idea of filling the tires with fluid anyway, all the guys that did it back in the day around me are replacing corroded, leaking rims now. Plus you can always put weight on the 3 point when you are doing loader work and take it off when mowing or just don't need it.

Are you saying loading the tires will tear up the yard more while mowing? I have thought about loading the tires on the B2920.

 

[DeereMann]

Yes, the tractor compacts the grass enough as it is - removable ballast is the way to go. It's a pain taking cast iron wheel weights on & off - 3 point hitch ballast weight is the way to go - it is made for easy installation & removal.

 

[jgss2]

Yes, the tractor compacts the grass enough as it is - removable ballast is the way to go. It's a pain taking cast iron wheel weights on & off - 3 point hitch ballast weight is the way to go - it is made for easy installation & removal.

How does your 1026 mow? I have now thrown a 2720 into the mix as well as the 1025 and the kubota b2920. I found a new one 2720 that I am working a deal on. I wonder how much the cut quality on the lawn would suffer by going up to a 2720 as opposed to the 1025.