Thoughts on JD 1023e

KennyG · Apr 23, 2014

buickanddeere said:
What surprises me are the number of people who will drive past a JD dealership thinking it's too $$$ and won't even ask.
Where Deere and more $$$ is the case. It's at an auction sale of used equipment where the Deere retains more of it's value. It does make the other colour owners go and pout.

Was looking at BIL's new high tech custom tool bar hooked to his 275 hp Case IH. He had it painted green so it would bring more if he sells it.

Gravet · Apr 23, 2014

buickanddeere said:
What surprises me are the number of people who will drive past a JD dealership thinking it's too $$$ and won't even ask.
Where Deere and more $$$ is the case. It's at an auction sale of used equipment where the Deere retains more of it's value. It does make the other colour owners go and pout.

I can admit I was one of them, but told myself I'd look at them all no matter my preconceived opinions. Glad I did, because JD is what I'll most likely be going with.

ejb69 · Apr 24, 2014

Those that have the 1023E see to be happy with it. I went with the 1026R, it has a bit more power, and a few more deluxe features. For what I do I wouldn't want any less power.

jenkinsph · Apr 25, 2014

Gravet said:
The extras (mainly the position control), while nice, don't warrant the increase in price, for me.

If you intend to maintain your driveway and have areas that need smoothing out I suggest you consider a small land plane similar to what I built pictured below. You don't have to have position control to use it. Cleans up a lot of messes made by a box blade on a small short wheel base tractor.

Gravet · May 2, 2014

Came home with the 1023 last week and haven't stopped. I am having an absolute blast. Got it at $13,497 with 0 for 60. Although I wanted the 54d MMM they threw in the 60d for the same price since they didn't have any 54d's in stock. Very happy with the purchase and price.

I've removed and installed the MMM about three different times without a problem. Takes me 1-2 minutes from start to finish.

DeereMann · May 2, 2014

Gravet said:
Came home with the 1023 last week and haven't stopped. I am having an absolute blast. Got it at $13,497 with 0 for 60. Although I wanted the 54d MMM they threw in the 60d for the same price since they didn't have any 54d's in stock. Very happy with the purchase and price.

I've removed and installed the MMM about three different times without a problem. Takes me 1-2 minutes from start to finish.

It's all vaporware until we see pic's !! We work for pics.