M/F 1020 ouestions

mistermeng · Jun 14, 2007

I bought a 1020 and have a couple of questions. Is it capable of using a 5 foot bush on very light weeds or brush? and what is the purpose of two drai plugs in the oil pan. Any info on this tractor would be appreciated. I ordered a service manual but hasn't arrived yet.

AllWaysBreakinSomething · Jun 14, 2007

I use 5ft with my 1020 but in light brush cutting. Thick grass I save for the larger tractor. Typically I don't brush cut with the small tractor I'm just too close to the ground for my liking.

I don't remember two plugs in the oil pan. I'll have to check this out next time I'm at the barn.

I had some cranking and electrical issues with my 1020. Turned out to be a dragging starter and bleeding the injector lines. The electrical issue was due to the voltage regulator being bad. You don't want to buy one of those.

I did try a 5ft tiller. I didn't have enough horse power so I was moving in the ultra slow/slow/slow gear.. Super Turtle is what I call it. If you still have the stickers you know what I mean...

lambs · Jun 16, 2007

Later model 1010's also have two oil drain plugs; mine does. When you change the oil, pull both of them. Not sure why they are that way. I always wondered if it was to allow clearance for either drive belts or a drive shaft though. I also found out the engine has a higher oil capacity if you have two plugs than if there's only one. I guess overall, the oil pan is slightly larger.

mistermeng · Jun 17, 2007

Thanks for your help,I am working on getting a bushog and want to make sure the tractor can handle it.

Kioti3054 · Jun 17, 2007

I had a 1020 with a 5' brush hog it ran it OK but too heavy and wide. A 4' would have been much better. I used it for my landscaping business to clear brush and saplings. If I remember correctly the two drain plugs are their because the front drive shaft runs through the center of the oil pan. You need to drain both sides.

Dave

mistermeng · Jun 18, 2007

Thanks for the information.I bought this tractor to keep eight acres of land mowed down. The land has already been cleared and all I need to do is keep it mowed down. I was thinking a 4ft bushog might be better for the tractor, it would just take a little longer to mow.

AllWaysBreakinSomething · Jun 21, 2007

mistermeng -- If your going to have this 8 acres mostly grass you better go with the 4 ft. Thick grass I have to go too slow. Gets boring. I'd rather go faster than slower on my 1020.