Looking at a 2018 John Deere 2025r

[crashz]

It's too bad the finance department denied your request. While the lawn mower replacement option may or may not have worked, it would be perfect for clearing the areas you have shown done with a string trimmer with a4ft rotary cutter. Depending on the amount of trails that you mow like that, I could see you saving hours and hours of work. At least an hour just in that one photo!

My wife and I discuss and debate all large purchases. Then go about and do what we want anyway. The last one was a new Beetle. She bought a used one (2013) against my "advice".

I've been driving it to work for the last two weeks...

 

[FERLING]

OK, just got back with more worthless info. Has 100 hours on it, they bought it new and the dealer filled the tires when they got it. Comes with a 5ft back blade which they never used and the price is negotiable. Was stored indoors.

Get a bill of sale and ID (copy of driver license).

 

[DaBear3428]

are you sure you don't want a zero turn lol jk

 

[tacticalturnip]

are you sure you don't want a zero turn lol jk

The urge to make one more zero-turn joke is so very strong.

 

[paulfun9]

Third time posting this here---->>> We tried a zero turn on our yard and did not like it. Its 90% hillside and our current mower is 4wd.

We had a belly mower on our JD 755. It sits out back very close to the scrap pile and never gets used! 3 point finish mower is preferred by both me and husband. I simply would not waste money on an other belly mower and if he ever does he best get ready for the cast Iron frying pan over the left side of the noggin!

Might take the opportunity to make it disappear before he gets back!

Janet

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

OP,

What about a zero turn?

(Sorry, I just had to)

You made the classic mistake of asking permission...

It is always better to beg forgiveness, than to ask permission.

(I try not to do that anymore either, but....)

Deere offers so much "stuff" (accessories) for their tractors, do they not offer a "free floating kit" or something similar for someone with a belly mower and uneven ground? Some kind of different attachment system that will allow the mower to not only follow the ups and downs, but give it some ability to cant sideways for slopes? (serious question?)

 

[DaBear3428]

OP,

What about a zero turn?

(Sorry, I just had to)

You made the classic mistake of asking permission...

It is always better to beg forgiveness, than to ask permission.

(I try not to do that anymore either, but....)

Deere offers so much "stuff" (accessories) for their tractors, do they not offer a "free floating kit" or something similar for someone with a belly mower and uneven ground? Some kind of different attachment system that will allow the mower to not only follow the ups and downs, but give it some ability to cant sideways for slopes? (serious question?)

I’m with you on the better to ask for forgiveness tract plus when I told my wife I was getting a new tractor she told me “over your dead body” from that I assume she plans to burie me under it, so faced with spending Eternity in it I chose to buy the the best I could get.

 

[2manyrocks]

I got the impression that perhaps this purchase wasn't exactly what you wanted to cut your grass, but maybe was a compromise between your grass cutting needs and trail clearing. One thing about buying a tractor is there are both planned and unplanned additional costs involved. Perhaps you budgeted for a MMM, but then you find you really need another 4wd dedicated mower for your yard. Or maybe you buy a rotary cutter and discover that you really need a 16' tandem trailer to handle the weight and length of the entire setup. And then it's a 3/4 ton truck to tow it.

While this may have been an attractive purchase option looking at the tractor and the price, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's the best option for your own needs all things considered.

 

[ArlyA]

The only practical three point mower for this baby sized 2025r sized tractor is a 4ft one which was why I asked owners here about them. And I did get GREAT responses to that qestion. Nonetheless, this machine is to big for mowing our yard. Still love to have it for mowing trails and doing work on them in general, plus it fits with a mower perfectly well on our current trailer. What should I tell dearest the reasons we should get it??

 

[tacticalturnip]

It'll pay for itself with the loader within a few years.

 

[2manyrocks]

With people currently selling tractors for close to what they paid for them just a few years ago, it's hard to say what the actual ownership cost is going to be in real dollars. 100 hours is just barely broken in. Tractor doesn't look abused. Comes with the r4 tires less likely to tear up the trails. Helps the seller move on with his life. Whatever it costs today, probably going to be more later. etc.

 

[dodge man]

Dearest says we don't have the $$$$ to get it....

Yeah, but what did your wife say? I discuss any large purchase with my wife, I’m lucky, she can tell when I really want something.

 

[DMW]

The only practical three point mower for this baby sized 2025r sized tractor is a 4ft one which was why I asked owners here about them. And I did get GREAT responses to that qestion. Nonetheless, this machine is to big for mowing our yard. Still love to have it for mowing trails and doing work on them in general, plus it fits with a mower perfectly well on our current trailer. What should I tell dearest the reasons we should get it??

I have a smaller SCUT, never had the mid mount mower. The great advantage is the variety of 3 point attachments. The cost can add up. Live in an area where it is getting harder to burn. A chipper makes quick work of any trees/limbs. Emerald Ash Borer killed off dozens of 25 year old trees. The tractor/chainsaw/chipper made short work of it. Snowblower pays for itself depending on the length of the driveway, and amount of annual snowfall. Storm clean up becomes a breeze. If your on a rural property its probably the best investment you can make for maintaining it, next to getting the septic pumped, and saving yourself a lot of back breaking labor. I've used mine to regrade areas to control water erosion, contoured ditches into swales to ease grass cutting. Spread gravel and smooth the driveway, turn over the mulch pile. Move top soil for the garden, firewood , scrap metal, large rocks, water tanks.
My tractor still has an easy 60% of the value after 17 years, and 900 hours. They do not depreciate in value like cars. In 10 years you will appreciate saving wear and tear on your body from not having to use a shovel and wheelbarrow.
I have a Ferris zero turn to mow a fairly flat lawn. Its great on dry grass, but cheek clenching on wet hills. Pretty scary at times.

 

[paulfun9]

The only practical three point mower for this baby sized 2025r sized tractor is a 4ft one which was why I asked owners here about them. And I did get GREAT responses to that qestion. Nonetheless, this machine is to big for mowing our yard. Still love to have it for mowing trails and doing work on them in general, plus it fits with a mower perfectly well on our current trailer. What should I tell dearest the reasons we should get it??

Have her help you with a project that the tractor would make short work of. Like shoveling a couple ton of top soil into a wheelbarrow and pushing it up the hill to level or smooth an other part of the property. About half way up she will give her blessing!

My husband pulled a similar thing with me many years ago with tools and me not wanting to agree to buying them due to cost. Five minutes trying to do his job without, convinced me he needed them and I have not once said no to a tool of any sort since.

My sister wanted a raised flower bed built with a real nice stone wall but wouldn’t let her hubby buy a tractor. My husband helped out by hauling the stone, showing them what to do and then leaving all the dirt for filling the 25ft wide circular with a depth ranging from 2 to 3ft about 200ft away when he delivered it.
“Honey if you want your raised flower bed, You need to move that dirt” my brother in law said. Gave her a wheelbarrow and a shovel. 2 days latter they had a tractor with a loader just like mine.

Janet

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I rented one of those. Very light and unstable with a load. For another $4k you could probably find a much heavier tractor.

He is struggling already with the 16K figure.... is 20K going to be easier?

 

[ArlyA]

I've used compact tractors before, albeit a slightly larger one than this. It just came up locally with lowish hours and seemed to be reasonably priced..

 

[plastikosmd]

MTR99 said:
I rented one of those. Very light and unstable with a load. For another $4k you could probably find a much heavier tractor.



Hrm, I have a 500 lb garden tractor with a loader. It does just fine within its work envelope.

I can’t imagine this is any different than any other machine its size.
I don’t drive around with loads at full height! Lol

 

[ArlyA]

This John Deere 2025r has fluid loaded tires.

 

[ArlyA]

We are still talked about it here and even at this great price, its lots of $$ for us.

 

[Will S]

OK, I'll toss my hat into the ring. The seller said the price is negotiable, so go back with your trailer and negotiate. If after using the tractor for a while, you and the CFO still think it;s too much tractor, or too much money to have invested in this fine specimen if a very useful machine, then put it up for sale. I'm thinking you will clear a $2000 profit on it.

That should light up your CFO with a big smile.