Tractor Sizing Tractor for 1.2 acres

[termilvr]

Looking to get a tractor witha FEL for doing basic chores around the house. I have an old garden tractor that would stay dedicated asa mower.

Tasks:
-Move mulch, dirt, gravel for gardens and other landscape activities.
-Move Snow on 100ft driveway
-Move brush and downed trees from edge of the property (forest lined)
-Build out garden beds for flowers and vegetables -Level ground for large fire/burn pit, and playground
-tree planting

Impliments:
-Loader w/bucket
-Pallet Forks
-Snow Pusher
-Grapple
-Stump Bucket
-Sub Soiler
I have tested out both the 1025r and B2601. The 1025r seem like plenty for my needs. The B2601 is the one step up in case my needs were to ever grow but likely overkill right now. Thoughts? Should stick with 1025r or step up to the B2601? always read people say go bigger than you think you need.

 

[Yander]

Welcome. B2601 is a much more capable tractor. I think 1025R is over priced.

 

[airbiscuit]

I'm generally not a fan of Sub-Compact Tractors, but for your acreage and tasks, it would be perfect. Where are you located? Here in WI, the Farm & Fleet stores carry Bobcat. Here are some prices for comparison ...

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[termilvr]

I'm generally not a fan of Sub-Compact Tractors, but for your acreage and tasks, it would be perfect. Where are you located? Here in WI, the Farm & Fleet stores carry Bobcat. Here are some prices for comparison ...
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I am located in SE WI about 35 min outside of Milwaukee. I did look at Kioti as well but the prices seemed to have jumped and are on par with Kubota.

 

[termilvr]

For added context, JD dealer is 10 min down the road, Kubota is 40.

 

[airbiscuit]

There's a Bobcat dealer in Kenosha. What town are you in?

 

[rScotty]

For added context, JD dealer is 10 min down the road, Kubota is 40

You shouldn't have to go to the dealer unless you just want to. Tractors rarely need repairs , espeically new ones.

Our Kubota has needed dealer service once in 20 years. When a hydraulic cylinder broke, all it took was a phone call and the dealer sent their mobile service truck out to do the work at our place.

Like a lot of owners, we buy routine maintenance items like hoses, control cables, oils, and filters online.

 

[rScotty]

Looking to get a tractor witha FEL for doing basic chores around the house. I have an old garden tractor that would stay dedicated asa mower.

Thoughts? Should stick with 1025r or step up to the B2601? always read people say go bigger than you think you need.

If you stay with the sub-compacts, take a look at the Kubota BX23 and the Massey Ferguson 1700 series. Both those are similar to the 1025r, and all three subcompacts are popular for equally good reasons.

Whether or not to step up to the B series (Kubota) has a lot to do with your property. If your land is sloping or has deep mud or lots of high grass...or has rocks and downed tree limbs... then the larger tractor offers more ground clearance & has better underneath protection.

The bigger size also has a wider wheelbase for better stability, more lift to the loader, and more gears to match the work. Add all those things up, and they sound like huge differences, but although those are real benefits, each one is really only slightly more than the subcompact comes with. And the larger tractor does cost more.

If your property is already landscaped and you mostly want to maintain it plus do some improvements - then the subcompact can certainly do that.

Or do what I did. Being a b ig guy with bigger feet, I sat on several different models at the dealer. Then went with the one that fit best, was easy to get on and off, had a decent seat, and let me turn around to see behind without straining my back too much. Sometimes it's the small things that matter the most.
Good luck,
rScotty