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thinking of getting a 1025r for an acre mostly flat with a 2500 sqft garden mostly need it for mowing but also want to move dirt snow and till eventually plan to redo a big part of the lawn wondering if this is too much machine or if i should just get a mower and separate tools instead anyone with experience using one on a similar property
 
great choice actually, after all its a John Deere. its got it all, great utility machine and compact as well.
 
The 1025r is a good choice but if you're also looking for an alternative, you might wanna check out Kubota or Mahindra. you might be surprised to see similar specs but for a lesser price
 
I've seen friends rave about the 1025R but really, it might be overkill for just an acre and a garden. A good mower and a few separate tools could still tackle the job while keeping your wallet happy. Have you looked into smaller subcompact tractors or attachments that could handle your plans more cost-effectively?
 
If you're after fuel efficiency, the Kubota BX2380 is a good choice. but for ease of use and good clearance, it's the john Deere.
 
thinking of getting a 1025r for an acre mostly flat with a 2500 sqft garden mostly need it for mowing but also want to move dirt snow and till eventually plan to redo a big part of the lawn wondering if this is too much machine or if i should just get a mower and separate tools instead anyone with experience using one on a similar property
I agree with everyone, it's a great choice. I don't think you need to get separate tools. the 1025r can do those work you mentioned
 
thinking of getting a 1025r for an acre mostly flat with a 2500 sqft garden mostly need it for mowing but also want to move dirt snow and till eventually plan to redo a big part of the lawn wondering if this is too much machine or if i should just get a mower and separate tools instead anyone with experience using one on a similar property
The JD might sound like an overkill but actually it's all around so you're gonna be able to use it for a lot of tasks, literally anything you can think of. It's very capable :)
 
thinking of getting a 1025r for an acre mostly flat with a 2500 sqft garden mostly need it for mowing but also want to move dirt snow and till eventually plan to redo a big part of the lawn wondering if this is too much machine or if i should just get a mower and separate tools instead anyone with experience using one on a similar property
man, for 1 acre with a garden, snow, dirt, and future lawn reno, a 1025R is definitely NOT too much machine. it's actually a perfect fit!
 
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