Buying Advice Deere 1026R...can't go wrong

[Dogscape]

Excuse me Eagle, is that a Summoner with dual Gausse rifles, and a rack of lrm's?

 

[mwb]

You would still have to push the levers or whatever you want to call them for it to release and allow the loader to "come undone". I guess it could happen but it would be pretty miraculous for both sides levers to get knocked into the off positions and the loader to fall down just right.

I meant that while the loader is off the tractor if the lift cylinders allowed the parked loader to slump then maybe you couldn't get the tractor close enough to connect the hyd lines... Probably not an issue though. Any loader would have the same problem if the storage stands sunk in sod, etc.

That parking bar thing looks a lot easier to use than the basket full of brackets and pins required for mine (and other makes also).

Here's a link to a nice pic of that loader with the storage stand down.

http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=john+...art=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=134&ty=89

 

[zippogeek]

Excuse me Eagle, is that a Summoner with dual Gausse rifles, and a rack of lrm's?

LMAO!! Oh God, please don't get him started...he'll be sending you this link:

Gundam | HobbyLink Japan

...And then my thread will REALLY be hijacked! :mur:

 

[Martian]

I meant that while the loader is off the tractor if the lift cylinders allowed the parked loader to slump then maybe you couldn't get the tractor close enough to connect the hyd lines... Probably not an issue though. Any loader would have the same problem if the storage stands sunk in sod, etc.

That parking bar thing looks a lot easier to use than the basket full of brackets and pins required for mine (and other makes also).

I see what you mean, didn't really think of that. Just have to hook the hydro lines up and lift the loader up before hooking up.

 

[Dogscape]

The black and blue technical drawing makes it look like a 50-60 ton.
Well loaded, I see. Typical tractor guy, can't resist the attachments. lol.

 

[eagle107]

LMAO!! Oh God, please don't get him started...he'll be sending you this link:

Gundam | HobbyLink Japan

...And then my thread will REALLY be hijacked! :mur:

Too late - it has begun... Hey, I broke your finger only because you did not stand still. If you did what I said, you would not be crying about this twenty years later...:laughing:

 

[JJZ 109]

Man, I forgot my manners! :ashamed:

Is that a dent I see in that garage gutter in that pic?
I own a gutter biz. First thing I notice on a home anymore.

 

[zippogeek]

I meant that while the loader is off the tractor if the lift cylinders allowed the parked loader to slump then maybe you couldn't get the tractor close enough to connect the hyd lines... Probably not an issue though.

Not at all. The loader stand is awesome. I left her in the garage this fall; when it was time to hook up for the winter, I drove straight in and closed the locks -- still sitting on the tractor! Connected the hydraulics and DONE. It was so easy (and I'm one of those guys who can screw up a cup of coffee ) :ashamed:

Attached a photo of a lock in the down position. Beauty, eh?

 

[zippogeek]

Is that a dent I see in that garage gutter in that pic?
I own a gutter biz. First thing I notice on a home anymore.

LMAO! Yes it is. My daughter's bus driver backed into the house. Made one helluva noise. :shocked: Just got it fixed.

 

[eagle107]

I would displace some of that weight allocation for SRM's, and replace it with some LRM's, to give a ballistic back-up to those Gausse rifle/beam weapons you have. (I assume this is a long range assault and recon configuration with those two primaries?)

But thats just me. lol.

The sad thing is that I know exactly what you are saying and I could respond, but I think everyone had enough of this. That is for another geek forum (like collectordx, HLJ or something). Here we are all tractor geeks (even zippogeek is one now, well maybe more of a dork though) and we need to keep it to that lingo.

Zippo, where are the pictures of you using the loader in the snow???

 

[CAgnoli]

I also looked at the 1026R, and really liked it. I traded out of an x540 and into the Kubota B2620 I have now. I also have an x748 that you will pry out of my cold dead hands that machine is truly a joy to mow with.

I chose the B series over the Deere because I just liked it more. (In hindsight, the lack of position control is a sore spot, but not a huge one for me personally)

Ultimately, these are ALL good tractors, and we are individuals with their own tastes, likes and dislikes. If something happened to my x748, would I consider the 1026R sure I would, but more than likely, I'd buy another x748 because they IMHO are the absolute best lawn mowing machine on the planet.

I've got a 47" snow blower and 54" blade on the x748 and they work perfect on that platform as well. I bought the Kubota more for a work tractor, to brush hog, grade with the box blade, and till the garden with.

 

[TripleR]

talk about kubota. dont want to start a fight here but, ever heard of dec 7 ? they are still trying to get us.

Ever heard of Yanmar engines in John Deeres?

 

[Gittyup]

I checked out the 1026 at my dealer the other day. Nice tractor overall. But, I don't like how the lights are mounted on the fenders. Seems like they'd get broken off over time. The in-the-fender style of the older 75x/85x tractors is a much better design from a durability stand point. I also think the fuel gauge on the fender is a cheap-out, and will also get broken.

While I haven't seen one in person, the new Mahindra Max would be my choice in this size right now. It's a beast on paper for its size. Looks good too. Of course, I might change my mind after test driving.

 

[bgi]

I checked out the 1026 at my dealer the other day. Nice tractor overall. But, I don't like how the lights are mounted on the fenders. Seems like they'd get broken off over time. The in-the-fender style of the older 75x/85x tractors is a much better design from a durability stand point. I also think the fuel gauge on the fender is a cheap-out, and will also get broken.

While I haven't seen one in person, the new Mahindra Max would be my choice in this size right now. It's a beast on paper for its size. Looks good too. Of course, I might change my mind after test driving.

Looks like the lights can be moved to the inside of the ROPS.

IMHO the fuel gauge is simpler, therefore more reliable.

Mine's at the dealer ready for pickup. Waiting on the trailer. Friday, me hopes.

And all this Summoner / LRM / Gauss cannon talk reminds me of Mechwarrior. Such a great game...