[AT] Opinions wanted

[Mike Sloane]

A lot would depend on the terrain that you are mowing. Most of my 
customers to whom I sold compact loader tractors were not happy to have 
the loader on while they were mowing. Although all the manufacturers 
claim that their loaders are "easy to remove and put on" that isn't 
really true - it not as quick or simple a process as the brochures would 
have you believe. The other problem comes when you need to use the 
loader - the mower deck has a habit of being in the way, especially if 
you are working with snow. Removing and hooking up the mower is also not 
something you want to do frequently, if at all.

Just some things to consider, and the issues I mentioned might not apply 
to your situation.

Mike

On 4/15/2012 1:01 PM, David Bruce wrote:
> I'm thinking very seriously about adding a sub-compact tractor to my
> "fleet".  The particular one is the JD 1023E.
> The intended uses are mowing (so the mid-mount mower) and light loader
> work (mostly moving mulch for the garden) and maybe as a pack mule.  I
> do have larger tractors (one with a loader - a JD2010D).  The
> sub-compact frame and shorter turning radius would be a great help.
>
> My question: does anyone have any experience with this particular model?
>
> David
> NW NC
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