Sunday, November 30, 2025

Pre-Purchase Questions

Which Tractor Should He Buy? – Don

Don wrote a very descriptive note listing his needs, wants and limitations. Here it is: I am looking at a sub-compact tractor and grapple, but I have 10 heavily wooded acres to clean up after...

Which Tractor Should He Buy? – Mick

Tim recently received this inquiry from Mick.  Which Tractor Should He Buy? I am a recent subscriber to your YouTube channel. As I mentioned in my comments on your videos, I consider myself a tractor novice. My experience with tractors...

Which Deere Should He Buy? – Vincent

I often receive questions from viewers asking which tractor they should buy for their given situation.  The answers are usually helpful to others, so I intend to start posting them here.  Let's start with Vincent.  Which Deere Should...

Deere 1023E vs. 1025R

You're seriously looking for a sub-compact tractor. Most likely you are excited about the potential purchase while simultaneously in shock when you consider the price of this 'over-grown lawn mower'. This feeling of shock likely has you considering the...

1023e/1025r 260 Backhoe Optimal Bucket Size

The 1-series backhoe has several bucket attachments available.  This article discusses the choices I am aware of, and makes a couple of recommendations which might differ from conventional wisdom. I bought my hoe used, so I didn't have any...

But…Do I Really NEED a tractor?

One of the most frequent topics in the Tractor Time with Tim comment section is whether I need a tractor given my small yard space. This is very easily and simply answered.  No!  I don't need a tractor at all....

1023e/1025r Mid Mount Mower Lift Options

I've had lots of questions recently about the lift options for the 1-series mid mount mowers.  This is understandable, as the choices ARE confusing.   So, let's discuss the different lift options, how they work, and why you might choose...

Why I chose the 1-series (1025R) instead of the x700 Signature Series

When I first began to catch 'tractor fever' for real, I was attracted to the Deere x700 series.  I felt that it would be big enough to use for fun, yet small enough that I MIGHT be able to...

Deere x700 Signature Series Pros and Cons

This compelling video of the x729 using a Deere 45 loader demonstrated the potential of a front end loader on a large garden tractor.  It was this video which started me along the process of getting my own tractor....
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I have been shopping for a 50-65 HP tractor for quite some time.  My Deere 3046R is not quite...
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