[dokifelu]

Hi.
I am thinking about getting a new tractor this Winter or Spring '22 and I am interested in getting opinions on the best models and years to look at.

What I will Use it for:
1. Cutting grass at my house and a couple of my kids homes (If they are nice ).
2. Gardening - moving dirt/mulch, tilling, clearing brush and leaves, etc.
3. Helping to move heavy objects like firewood, stone, equipment

Tractor requirements
1. I am tall, 6' 5" , so the more leg room, the better
2. Must be easy to trailer
3. Rear PTO
4. 4 wheel drive
5. Ride on mower/auto connect

I am getting older and older (As we all are), and any options that would make the job easier...

I will probably buy used, but new isn't completely out of the question.

What model(s) would you recommend?
What other options should I look for?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[JR Diyer]

Welcome to GTT from western PA (USA)
From what your requirements are - a 1025R or 2025R would do what you want, with a (FEL) front-end loader, a (MMM) mid-mount mower and a ballast box on the 3-point hitch to counteract heavy FEL loads and help maintain traction. I would start by going to a dealer, sit on some and have them explain the tractors. Have a test drive and that right there is worth a thousand words. Keep reading, researching and ask questions here on GTT. Everything you want and need to know is here. Good luck!

 

[Sundancer268]

As stated above, visit the dealers. I know a one series will do all you want speaking from owning one, the only issue I can't say anything on is the 6'5" part as I am 5'6" and I have a TekTite Cab on my 1026R to add to the space constraints. I set my Seat and Tilt Steering Wheel in March 2013 when I received my tractor from the dealer and have not moved them since.

 

[Jimmy Walker]

I have a 1025R and am 6ft tall. I have plenty of room to be comfortable. The only issue I see with this size is trailering. If you have a 3 point attachment mounted, it will probably drag or dig up dirt trying to go up the ramps.
As for doing the work. Its a very capable machine and a back saver. I have 10 acres of hills, woods, creek, and a yard to keep up with and its been a great machine so far.
Here is some of my terrain. What did you do with your SCUT Deere today?

Good luck!

 

[Sprinkler Fitter]

Don't know about the 1025 but our son is 6'11" and thought my 2025r felt comfortable.

 

[csnyder750]

I have a 1025. I am 6'-5 1/2" and a bigger guy. the 1025 doesn't seem too small to me ever except for occasionally when climbing off, my boot can sometimes get wedged funny. I have large feet too (size 16).

The 1025 does everything you are looking for. The person who said trailering with a 3pt could be correct. heck even driving over the MMM with a small 3pt drawbar hitch on can dig into the ground. Granted you have your 3pt arms down when doing this and you would have them up when loading.

I went to a JD dealer and sat on both a 1025 and a 2038 i think it was. The 2038 does seem much bigger. But the price is also much bigger. In the end I got the 1025 and have continued to be amazed at what this tractor can do. It has its limitations. Like dumping/lifting to a height. I tried to load wood into a friends trailer that had tall sides and I couldn't get over the sides. I had to dump into it in the end and push. eventually that didn't work and we had to hand throw everything. But the thing mows great, lifts more than i ever imagined it would. and has saved my back sooooo many times.

 

[The Satch]

If you can swing it, the 2032/2038R are very nice. When I bought, I went in looking at a 1025 or 2025, and went home with a 2032R. Have not regretted it, and I really only have about 3 acres to maintain. The 72D deck cuts really well too.

If you do look at the large 2 series though, research the deck linear actuator here. There weren't any problems with it when I bought, but since then some people have had issues. Mine has been flawless so far, but your mileage may vary.

 

[Prospect84]

I have owned a 1023e for 7 years, which in many ways is the same machine as the 1025. It has less "bells and whistles" but the work capabilities are the same. As far as the machine goes, it is VERY impressive what it is capable of. I have a background in heavy equipment and have been super impressed by the 1-series machine. I can only imagine that the 2-series is a "bigger, faster, stronger" version of the 1-series so that probably comes down to needs and financials. I can tell you that the 1-series will easily do all the tasks you listed and even if you get into some bigger jobs, the machine is able to complete most larger tasks, but you might have a little more seat time to complete it is all... I've worked side by side with other brands volunteering at the local baseball field etc, and every time I line my machine up working alongside a competitor, I always leave happy that I'm the one on the Green tractor that people are talking about what a tough little machine it is!

 

[BOBL]

I also own a 1 series 1023e. It's an extremely capable tractor, and an equal / identical to the 1025 minus 1hp and a few creature features. I've done a huge amount of landscaping since I purchased the tractor, and that includes removing stumps, moving many, many tons of gravel, dirt and rock, mowing the lawn, or any other chose needed. I've added a seat to support my injured back, some high powered lighting, front and rear camera and a few other creature features that I liked. I've added and used a good number of attachments, put them to hard use, and been happy.

My suggestion would be to establish a budget, look hard at a 1 series 0% packages, figure out what implements you'll need and bundle everything into the 0% deal. And, be sure to purchase the JD 3rd SCV at the time of the sale regardless of implements you choose.

Good luck!!!

 

[scooterman]

And, be sure to purchase the JD 3rd SCV at the time of the sale regardless of implements you choose.

I second this. The 3rd SCV ups the game

 

[ClydeLogan]

I am thinking about getting a new tractor this Winter or Spring '22 and I am interested in getting opinions on the best models and years to look at.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Many folks here will spend a lot of time posting lengthy answers to try to help you.

Please do me a favor and post your proposed budget. And also, what's the heaviest load you plan to be moving? Thanks.

Have you been to the Deere web site and built and priced your dream tractor yet to get an idea of prices and options?

 

[NotYourGrandfathersDeere]

Hi, you didn't mention how much grass you intend to cut. I cut about 4 acres of grass with my 1025r and a 54" mmm. Now having done it for a few years now I wish that I had seen the post that another member wrote when he said that he used the mower deck once then took it back to the dealership and traded it for a zero turn mower. It's not that the 1025 can't cut grass, it's just that a zero turn would have made cutting around the trees a lot easier. And we have a lot of trees to cut around.
BTW I'm 6 ft 4 and I have to be careful that I don't break the ignition key with my knee. I've bent the fancy plastic coated one a couple of times. Having said that if it's at all possible spend a couple of hours on the tractor model you think you want just to be sure that it will fit all of your needs. Some dealers will let you try out a machine for a day or two. Something else, try to buy all or most of the attachments that you will need at the time of purchase so you can take advantage of the 0% interest deal for everything.
Good luck and let us know how you make out.
Edit.... Something else to consider too is ground clearance. If that's a consideration then you may be looking at Something a little bigger than a 1025r.

 

[ClydeLogan]

Looks like OP hasn't been back to GTT since he posted the discussion starter. Looks like we are preaching to each other.

 

[George 87]

Bet he bought a kubota....