1026r mowing

Looking at my options for a 1025R and the right equipment to buy the first time. Any info on the mowing quality of a mid vs a rear mower would help me on the decision process. The rear discharge on a hitch mount sounds like it would spread the grass more evenly in heavy or wet conditions...

I'm selling my 3 bag MCS. Just the mounting bracket and bagger assembly. Does not include powerflow or chute. It's just too small for my needs, so I'm upgrading to a Protero PV18. I need to get $1100. That's $200 off of what I paid brand new. This was bought new in June of this year. It's...

I've spent a lot of time on this forum & it's great but I'm new to posting. I bought a 1026R 3 months ago and the tractor has been great...it's an amazing workhorse for sure! however, i'm having problems w/ the 60D scalping my yard on flat ground. It's the darn V-channel piece in the front...

I just got a new 1026r: My previous ride was a 265: Thought I would post some pros and cons over my old faithful: PROs: Much tighter turn radius Power steering a huge plus At least as nice of a finished cut Much quieter CONS: Can not backup with mower blades running, PTO will shut...

Sorry really dumb questions to follow: just got my first tractor! JD 1026r. I have 11 acres to mow and half of it right now is quite tall and thick. If I am cutting in Low what speed should tach be at, should I always be at the pto marker at 3200? Seems like high speed for mid mower? Also where...