Orange 2501 vs Green 3025

[super55]

Comparing tractor brands is like comparing Ford, Chevy and Dodge. No matter which brand you go with each particular brand is going to have some features you love or hate.

The one thing the JD tractor layout has is it very simple. fwd/rev pedals and automotive style parking brake. The tractor is very user friendly. It might be worth your time to ask your wife and son's input on which tractor they feel most comfortable with. Sooner or later they will probably inevitably be using the tractor as well.

I wouldn't worry too much about permanent loader attachment. It takes me less than 5 minutes to remove the loader off my JD but hardly ever do. I do mow quite a bit with the bucket removed because that can be done in less than 30 seconds and the advantage of turning radius without the loader verses loader with no bucket is nominal.

I had an older Kubota L2500 and it was a great tractor for me but my wife and her small size had difficulty operating it. Ended up getting a JD 4310 and she loves it and puts as many hours on it as I do. I looked at a 1526 MF at a county fair a few years ago and was very impressed with them as well.


Go with any of the brands you and your family decide upon. They all are good tractors and a huge step above what you currently are using. Also these tractors are capable of running a 5' bush hog all day long so don't let the dealer try to sell you a 4 footer saying thats all it can handle.

 

[s219]

I like both brands, but the Deere E models are economy models, made to hit a low price point. They cut some corners to do that. The Deere R models are great, but I wouldn't get an E model.

 

[Iberian]

I went with the L2501 after looking at the same options you did. The build quality of the MF wasn't as nice as the Kubota and the loader lever on the MF was a pain to use which was a shame because the dealer was closer and a real nice guy. The JD E series isn't worth it. I would get a JD R if I was going JD but as nice as the L2501 was I didn't see the need to spend more. I would get the HST for sure on the L2501 because the DT version has the most base transmission they make and if you are doing any loader work it will be very tedious.

I also like having top and tilt especially if you plan on getting a box.