Comparison 1026R vs 2210

[tiger275]

Hey, this might sound like a crazy question, but I noticed the other day that my neighbor has a JD2210 with a 210 loader on the front. It look startlingly similar to the 1026R that I have been looking to buy so i decided to do some research and on paper, they look VERY similar.

I decided to look around and have found a number of used 2210s (2004-2005) around 150hrs with a MMM and 210 loader for around $9500.

I also noticed the 2305s have almost the same specs...

Obviously, the price for a 1026R with MMM and H210 will be a lot closer to $16k.

I know that NEW is different then USED and I know that price is not comparable...but what about value for what you are getting. Again, on paper, they look very similar....help me justify the price difference.

 

[KennyG]

Same basic type and class of tractor. The difference? Two generations of improvements and refinements. 2210 -> 2305 -> 1026R . How much is that worth? Depends on what you want and how you will use it. The hydraulics and transmission have definitely been improved.

 

[XSKIER]

The redesign of the R is better in every way than it's yanmar predecessors. It's more powerful, faster, easier, more comfortable, and nicer looking. Those points are not arguable. However, their values are. Is the R worth 80% more than the 2210? Can the R do twice the work? Will the R last twice as long?
The forum can not justify spending so much money on a lawn tractor for you. You'll have to take full responsibility for that.

 

[tkoza]

if you are considering the 260 backhoe

2210 - requires 3pt arms to lift mower
2305 - hyd lift option to lift the mower - no 3pt arms
1026 - 260 backhoe docs state mech or hyd lift - no 3pt arms required

just traded my 2210 for the 1026 waiting to confirm the difference - i kept my 260 - the 260/1026 docs are not very good in such a situation

if you are looking to save cash the 2305 vs the 2210 is the way to go if you plan to keep the machine for a long time and add too it - ie backhoe

also the transmission cooling fan and filter
2210 - yes - both exposed
2305 - yes - both exposed
1026 - no - cooler and filter relocated

if you shop for either a 2210 or 2305 search the rear transmission for leaks

and check the access door below the brake lock to see of the u-joint(front of driveshaft) has been greased - it is not shown in the 2210 manual