1023E

Great tractor

We bought one of these tractors used and it has made doing work so much easier and mowing so much faster would definitely buying this one if you are looking into a small compact tractor

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Best present ever

My brother decided that turning 66 and eorking in the yard in this heat didnt go together, so he took me out for my bday and winded up at johne deere in marshall where he bpught me my tractor,, havent used it much due to heat but love riding around in it for now, cant wait for cooler temps to go out and play

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JD 1023e

Besides it having to be fixed four times, it doing good. Extra hours and time at the dealer was a pain in the rear. JD complaint rep didn't call when he said, but a week later. Not a great experience so far with the company, but machine works for now. Bad experience for my first tractor. Hope it gets better, so I can be proud to own JD equipment.

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Great tractor!

I bought this tractor a month ago and i love it! I highly recommend this tractor!

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So far the John Deere tractor has been one of the best investments for me. In fact I just got in to the house at 8:30pm because every evening I am excited to get on it and cut and clear pathways on my 10 acres. Mostly wooded so the tractor is small enough to move throughout comfortably for me. I use it to push and tug tree limbs, it’s just fun and relaxing for me.

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Never meet (or buy) your hero!

I had a childhood friend who's family owned a JD dealership, so I've always yearned to own a NEW tractor. We bought a 1023 last fall after I compared three different companies online. After a month one of the pullies blew apart on the mower deck -yes it was covered, but should there have been any question? Then there's the seats on a JD. Is it me or is it a 'gangster seat'? The backrest on the moulded seat is somewhat reclined. I found the same issue of back pain after cutting the grass with our previous Front Mower unit. I called the dealer to inquire what could be done. They offered a 'deluxe' seat. It was no better, except it wasn't moulded so I was able to redrill and tap a new set of holes so the back rest is at 90⁰, yeah it may seem weird but it's a game changer! The mid-PTO control arm dislodged from the PTO because the bolt snapped and the pinch ring washer flew off somewhere. Bare in mind, I use the 1023 to cut about 2ac of grass. Nothing crazy, just cut grass. Really wish there was a grace period to return this tractor, because it wasn't too long after we took possession that we figured the orange one would've been a better choice..sorry..mmmm not sorry!

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Very capable machine.

Have used for over a month now. Gear shift lever is very difficult to engage and seems to be sloppy. There is no way to determine cut height. Fuel gage is not properly calibrated. Otherwise a great workhorse.

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Wanted one since I was 11!

Just an awesome machine. I look forward to yard work now. The loader is a game changer and I love it.

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Great little tractor

Great little machine and with the sale price and 0 interest was more affordable then all other brands

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I’ve had the 1023E for about a month and have been using it almost every day. My biggest complaint is that it is very difficult to put into and out of gear. The gear shift is extremely loose. Of minor concern is the fuel guage is not properly calibrated. Otherwise a great workhorse.

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Purchased this tractor primarily for landscaping around our new homestead. The model chosen was the smallest “real” tractor we needed to maneuver around our very tight spaces. Haven’t done much landscaping yet, but we have used it to move large rocks, lift furniture and appliances for our move-in and help neighbors with heavy lifting needs. The machine is easy to operate and does everything we need it to do. Definitely would buy it again. No regrets.

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1023E

i also purchased a loader on front not coming in till august i am told ,sure like to move that date up

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Easy to use.

Great unit for my small 2-acre home. I really enjoy operating this tractor.

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For my needs it’s perfect.

At 70 years old this is my first tractor. I have 2.5 acres of suburban property in Maine, half of which is wooded that I maintain. I don’t cut my lawn with it.. I have a bucket and forks. I also have waterfront beach property that washes over with 30-40 yards of sand every couple years, normally 1 yards annually. This tractor fits my needs perfectly. 30 hours in first month. If it was a larger unit it would be cumbersome on my property. I can’t think of anything I don’t like about it.

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Perfect size

Perfect for lots of things around the house and yard and able to get in places that you can’t get other tractors in

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Newly Purchased

The tractor is great and will help us a lot on our property. However, it won’t raise or lower the mid-mower deck. So it already needs repair. We purchased it a month ago.

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First John Deere

Works well for what I need around the property. Bucket could use more lift power. Hard time lifting a bucket of wet top soil. First John Deere, love it🙂

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GREAT TRACTOR!!!!!!

I love the tractor. I have waited years to buy one of these small tractors. It will do anything I need to do.

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The Little Giant

Perfect size for me. I have 2 1/2 Acres & live in a neighborhood. It's small enough that I can use it around my house without destroying my yard. Yet, big enough to handle lots of larger projects. I've bought about every single attachment I think I'll ever need & have yet to be disappointed.

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So far the tractor has met all my expectations . I have moved dirt boulders etc. no problems at all.

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Great machine

Landpro is a Fantastic dealership , great machine great value

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Great for what I want to do with it

I bought the tractor a month ago an very happy with it thanks guy an thank Eddie for the help

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Highly recommend

I’ve had friends come over and help with their tractors but decided to get our own.Looked at all the other brands but went with a Deere cause of ease of finding parts,service and reputation.The 1025r may be fancier and have alittle more hp but I wish I had this machine when I was younger because its awesome for what it is!!Also love all the aftermarket parts available for it.

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I like the tractor but I do not understand why the idle is so high 1600 rpms it idles way to fast and burns a lot of fuel at the idle

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Great performance

My tractor has met and even exceeded my expectations!

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Awesome tractor

I have been using this tractor for several months doing lots of work with it, hauling rock, dirt, wood, it is great! The tiller and mower are awesome. Perfect for my needs.

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Of course it is just what I expected. Not disappointed at all.

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Expensive garbage!

Spent more time being repaired than doing anything else. Weeks in the shop before hitting 15 running hours.

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More than capable for a homeowner with a acre lot

Overall very happy with the tractor. I have found it to be a little underpowered for some of the things I have tried to do with it. Quite adequate when moving dirt and other material around, But lacking power when I tried to remove a stump. I did eventually remove it but it took a lot more time than I would have thought. I do love how quickly the mower deck can be removed.

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Nice small tractor

I have about 25 hours on this compact loader, so far it has done everything I was expecting it to do, no problems yet, but as of now, I only have about 25 hours on it, I use it mostly for maintaining roads around me with a 5 foot box scraper

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1023E

Truly enjoying my 1023E John Deere. It was difficult at first once I removed the PTO from the driveshaft to re-engage it back. But mission accomplished after cleaning both Driveshaft and PTO from all old grease and debris and regreasing it again helped emincely!

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Great I love my tractor

I bought my sub tractor and am glad I bought it I made the best decision to purchase it thanks you

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Attaching and detaching the front loader easy.

Easy to start and run. I can use it all day without overheating problems that I experienced with other tractors.

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For an economy tractor, it has the options I want.

I bought this in August, 2023. I got a 60" auto connect mower & 54" tiller. It has plenty of power for grass cutting; took me a few times to get used to the rear back up feature with the mower running- I really like that feature.

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Needs work with changing out implements

Already had to put new radiator in. Cracked installed myself.

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1023e Gets R Done without the Gingerbread

I've had the 1023e since Spring and it's performing the way I expected it to....taking care of grass cutting on a steep hill will heavy wet, muddy areas. I like that it it does not have all the gingerbread of the 1025r but I do wish they would have included a more comfortable seat with arm rests. (Definitely not worth stepping up to the 1025r for.) Looking forward to plowing snow with it this winter

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Handles like a sport car.

There is no work to it. Just play! It makes short work of anything I need it for. The front loader is just the ticket for picking tools up and moving them where need around the farm. The highlight of the workday is to drive this tractor.

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Performs great

I bought this about 3 months ago. Has performed very well. I have had no problems. I should have bought the next size up to complete what I need to do.

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More at the dealer workshop than at home

Pathetic tractor. Keeps breaking down Loader broken Mower broken Engine broken

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John Deere 1023E with mowing deck and bucket

I have had this tractor since 2014. I do the regular maintenance and keep it looking new. Runs like it should and does everything I need it to do. I love this tractor and now all I need is the backhoe to make it complete for my other needs of digging up stuff and making some holes. I have pulled things out of the ground stumps, poles ect with no issues.

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Hands down, the best money spent!

You would have to see it to believe it! I have dug up trees with the front end loader that was 18" ~ 24" in diameter. I've cleared my 5 acres with this little tractor and have not had any problems. I've moved trucks load of dirt also this last year, and I will tell you it is a beast for what it is!

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Great Quality.

I will never buy anything but John Deere. Purchased my 1023E a few weeks ago and very satisfied with it.

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Our 1023e has paid for itself in only 2 years.

We bought our 1023e (kids named it Scoop) in spring of 2020 to do earthmoving on our hillside mini farm in LA area. We use it for moving and leveling dirt monthly, but also it gets used for about a million other things we WEREN’T expecting to use it for. We move & stack railroad ties for retaining walls, tow farm wagons, push/pull old cars around, and generally use it as a mule around the property. The amount it has saved us on hiring contractors and renting equipment has already covered it’s cost—especially after a couple big rains where we had to clear mud flows and move fallen trees.

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Overall a great machine!

Bought mine in 2014 have had no problems at all! Some features I hope have changed since then. Light switch position,better seat, front axle vent standard. Price could come down closer to other top brand tractors! Dealers should give actual dates tractors for manufactured. Mine was 2 years older than I thought.

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Great little tractor!

We bought this tractor two years ago and it has been a great asset to the farm. We have the auger attachment and the mowing deck; both have made our lives so much easier. Our only regret is not getting the loader bucket too! But that is on our list to buy.

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Great little tractor

I bought my John Deere 1023e in the spring of 2021 for doing yard work and for snow removal. This is a good working little tractor. This is great for small to medium properties. Very easy to operate.

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Excellent MAchine

This tractor maybe one of the smallest, but don't let it turn you away. I've hoisted pickup truck cabs and also 8ft pickup truck beds with no issue. Great hard working machine and will do pretty much anything I need around the house.

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Money pit

Was getting ready to retire and wanted to buy my final tractor, last one lasted 20 years, I bought the John Deere 1023e, and every time I use it something breaks down and cost hundreds to replace. Live on my dream farm but seriously thinking I will have to move. 6 acres of land and due to this tractors expense and down time I can't keep up. Really sad.

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Great little tractor for 3 acres.

I just purchased my 1023e 2 months ago. I have 120 r loader,boxscrape and also bought a set of Deere 42 inch pallet forks. I decided not to purchase the drive over deck.I purchased a Speeco quick hitch at Agri supply. I'm well pleased so far with my purchase. The pallet forks are convenient to have and the quick hitch makes changing implements so easy.I also use a 6ft. Woods scraper blade that is quick hitch compatible.You can accomplish many tasks on your property with this little machine.

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The 1023E: Why did I wait so long to get one?!

Keep in mind I'm old John Deere hand from back in the 60's. I've always been biased towards John Deere due to actual experience with many different tractor and implement manufactures from back then. Today I'm retired, permanently disabled due to my back, and up until now I've not had any relationship with farming and equipment since back then. What a godsend! In three weeks I managed to clear the entirety of my property of tumbleweed, grease plant, assorted other brush, and landscape everything right from the seat of my new John Deere tractor using the 120R bucket loader and the 48" Frontier Box Scraper. All from the comfort of the seat of my tractor which I couldn't believe would be so comfortable. I live in the high desert mountains of California where wildfires are a real threat and weed abatement is a must. I scraped everything down to the desert sand and it looks great! No more fire hazard. On top of that, filled in all the low spots, dressed off the perimeter fence line, and then set to bringing in the firewood. The disk between the vertebrae in my spine is just plain gone. Hence I can't bend over and straighten up to accomplish what most would take for granted. Thanks to my new John Deere tractor and the bucket loader I can simply drive over to the firewood where I have it delivered and stacked, put the bucket down on the ground right next to it, then bend over one time to load the bucket brimming full. Then it's use the bucket loader arms to pull myself back up, slip into the seat, and drive right to the front door where I raise the bucket to chest level and take the firewood from the front door right to the woodstove hearth and stack it. No longer do I have to hope my son shows up to visit to bring in the firewood for me. I can once again do it for myself and have the benefit of enjoying it in the process. Next project, three point hitch mounted PTO driven generator for when the power goes out. Love that iMatch Quick Connect!

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• comfortable to ride and use
• small tractor does the big boy jobs
• nothing runs like a deere

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• needs a three point hitch float position
• should come with a free jd hoodie sweatshirt

Great Investment

This small tractor was one of the best investments I've made for my place out in the country. I till, dig, haul, drag, push, and in the winter I plow a lot of snow at my place. No regrets other than waiting so long to make the purchase.

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Impossible to connect hydraulic “quick disconnect”

No support numbers. Hydraulic quick disconnect ...sure disconnect ...just try to connect. Never mind moving levers to lose hydraulic pressure that doesn’t work. Can’t hammer them on even. Nothing quick about that.So...can’t use mower or bucket. No support from dealer or website. So it sits. Sell, sell sell once that’s done good luck.

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Can't beat the quality for the money spent

This tractor has easily done everything I've asked it to do. I bought it with the 120R FEL and the 54" AutoConnect Deck. I've also used it with the attachments I already had, a 4' box blade and a 4' bush hog. It replaced my 2001 445, which also had a 40 FEL and the above mentioned attachments, but the 1023E despite being of the same hp rating is easily 50% to twice as much tractor without being much larger. My 445 served me very well, but now I wish I had purchased the 1023E much sooner. The turning radius is still excellent, 4X4 with low is super powerful. The drive-over deck and quick park loader are actually just as easy as advertised. My only complaint so far is the cheap plastic keepers for the hood panel. So far I've added the ballast box, quick hitch and the quick-tach pallet forks as well. Dumping the bucket and picking up the forks are as easy as un-clipping tow pins and letting the tractor do the rest.

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What is with the hydraulics ?

I purchased this model (1023e my 3rd John Deere) when my GT225 was showing its age at 20yrs. Started off fine but the hoses on the hydraulics lines started showing lots of wear due to Rubbing on either the mower deck of something else. It only has 138 hours on it and one of the lines started leaking. I have had it for 4 years, it now sits in the shop waiting on repair part. Frankly, I am not happy with this model. I have a my 5310 that is a champ at 19 yrs old and my gt225, square baler, disc mower and tedder all are green. The 1023e just hasn't been as reliable as my other Deerequipment

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• love the mower deck

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• design defect in hose placement

Very Good Tractor

Never owned a tractor until this 1023e. Watched a bunch of tractor Mike videos, looked at a Kubota and chose John Deere. Power was not an issue because we are suburban on 3 acres. The 1023e is on the low end of Sub Compact power. Meets all of our needs. Also got wheel weights and beet juice in tires. The D120 Pin on Loader was over a thousand bucks less than the H120 Quick Change loader. So we bought the D120. Glad we did. Rarely take the loader off. Twice a year. Its the loader you need and use the most. Only takes 15 minutes to switch it out. Had dealer weld on chain hooks to bucket. Use them a lot. Sips fuel. Oil stays clean. Easy to maintain and keep looking new. We keep it in a garage. 15k is too much to let sit outside. Compared to Kubota I tried, John Deere sounds better and looks better. I thought it looked better built. Plastic hood and fenders are a good idea I think. Dash board is fine. Some complain its dated, Please. Its a tractor. I would rather have my gas gauge on the fender if that's what it takes to make it reliable and accurate. Which it is. The dashboard has all the info you need to maintain and operate. I will admit tractors are hazardous. Careful with kids around. Careful climbing on and off while its running. We started a rule where it has to be shut off before climbing on and off. Otherwise you are relying on the safety systems. Hooked a jacket on the Forward lever too many times. The safety switch stopped the engine every time, thank goodness. Just take it slow all the time and think before acting. Swinging the bucket around will do real damage to your parked car, or getting the PROPS hooked on a branch, or too much weight in loader causing rear wheels to bounce etc. etc..... Respect the PTO. I haven't had these mishaps, however once I started using tractor a few months, all these issues come into play. Love the tractor and the new found tractor culture. Again, very useful piece of equipment.

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• well built and useful

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• expensive like all tractors

Solid machine for the $

So I've had the 1023E for a year now. Very impressed with the engineering of the drive over deck and quick attach bucket. I have mowed, pulled shrubs, moved mulch and even topsoil with ease. If you can afford however the 1025R adds aux lighting and a suspension seat, both of which I wish I had.

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• ease of use

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• toolbox is a joke

Needed one years ago!

I bought this tractor after talking to my local JD dealer. He was knowlagable and honest. After questioning me about my uses he recomend the 1023e. And with endless well built implaments from Deere and Frontier this little tractor is unstoppable! I pull wood, back blade brush and level new road beds, push snow, mow, broadcast spread lime/fertilizer, you name it. The 1023e will really suprise you on how easy it operates and what it will do! I've operated loads of heavy equment so I feel like I'm quailifed to say this little tractor is a great machine! Thanks Meade Tractor and John Deere for making my chores so much easier!

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• endless uses for its size
• well built

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• wished it had the position control on the draft

small tractor big results

I worried when I bought this tractor if I could justify the cost and if I really would utilize the loader. I purchased a mower, loader, bush hog and snow blower for my 1023. A year later the answer to was it worth it? You bet it was! We have about 3 acres and a third of it is lawn. The mower cuts beautifully, the snow blower here in coastal Maine is a must have ( I am out there pulling my neighbors truck out of the ditch in a snow storm). With my loader I am moving logs, mulch, loam, gravel, shrubs, trees, pulling posts...the list is endless. Switching attachments was probably the most challenging aspect of the machine but a year in I have manged to go through the cycle without any calls to the dealer and the changes go pretty smoothly.

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Ive had mine now for 10 months love it

Yes it has its limitations but i knew that going in. It has done everything that i have asked it to do. Moved 48 tons of ball field dirt. Mowed thigh high grass. Graded, pushed, dug. The wife loves it around the yard. Very easy to use and holds way more than a wheel barrow.

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Rear cutter

The JD promo department make it look very easy to remove and attach accessories like the brush cutter.....the opposite is quite true spent an half an hour or more to get it on and to get the drive shaft attached.....you engineers need to go back to the drawing board.....

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Lots of Uses

I've had this 1023e for about a year now and it's been used for grading, mowing, moving hay bales (5 ft round), spreading fertilizer, trenching, tilling, discing, planting, and a bunch of other things. I bought an Artillian fork set attachment and their trencher attachment, both of which worked well on the front loader. Low fuel consumption, easy starting, and easy controls, plus quick-attach systems are all big pluses.

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• good power
• easy to change attachments
• relatively quiet

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• rear lights have been knocked off numerous times
• pretty tight fit for anyone over 6 ft tall
• needs led lighting

No Regrets

I traded an equally powered Kubota BX series due to dealer issues for this tractor. Out of the gate, the 1023e has more power than my Kubota. I have been plowing snow with a 66 inch snow pusher; and snow a foot deep doesn't bog the tractor down one bit. I was skeptical about the auto-attach mower deck, and H120 easy park loader, but refreshingly both work as advertised with no effort. { I will not miss laying on the ground pushing and pulling the 300lb mower deck trying to align the driveshaft splines on my old Kubota}. The 1023e is fuel efficient, and has power to spare. The fit in finish on delivery was excellent, and I found the manuals easy to follow. If you are looking for an all around workhorse for your acreage, or small farm, you can't go wrong with the 1023e.

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• huge return on the investment
• extremely powerful yet fuel efficient
• fit and finish
• endless supply of attachments available

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• i did not buy one sooner

Great tractor for 4 acres or less.

Bought a 1023E for my 2 acre home. Best investment I could have made. I bought mine with a bucket, rear blade and 54" quick release mower deck. The lot needed work, with this little work horse it took no time to level and improve it. Easy to use, powerful for it's size, which makes it just right to fit in the barn and get around tight spots. Unfortunately, too many neighbors are jealous and want to borrow it. It even came in very useful for unloading some heavy equipment (400+ lbs) from my truck recently. Much better than buying a lawn mower and trying to load it up with accesories, this gem is designed to work with buckets and blades.

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• easy to get on/off of.
• nice solid hand holds on fenders
• quick release deck - sweet!
• digital dash w/hour meter

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• air filter is a pain to service.
• neighbors want to borrow it.

Excellent little TRACTOR

I have owned my 1023e for over a year now and absolutely love it. I have the H120 quick connect loader that is a snap to install and remove, on average I would say connecting and disconnecting the loader is less than two minutes. I also have the 54d mower deck with auto quick connect, this system works excellent. I am on average about one minute connecting and disconnecting the drive over deck. The mowing quality is excellent no scalping an no uneven cut lines. The mower deck has just as good of quality cut as my commercial zero turn (z920m). With this tractor I also purchased a Frontier RT1149 tiller that works awesome and connecting is a breeze with my I-Match quick connect. My Frontier 2048 yard box works great behind my 1023e. I am extremely happy with my tractor and feel it is an exceptional good piece of machinery. I purchased it at Washington Tractors Chehalis location from Robin Henderson and was treated excellent.

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• appearance
• quality
• quick attach mower deck
• quick attach loader
• rugged
• stability
• ease of use
• fuel consumption
• starts great in cold weather

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• short warranty period

Poor quality, surprisingly fragile!

Rear implement third point broke on the first day, (it is now still at the dealer, 9 days so far, waiting for someone to look at it). This is supposed to be a solid steel part, you would not expect it to break just because you pushed the Hydraulic lever when the pin is not fully inserted (trying to align the pin so it can be inserted). Ride over mower is extremely hard to mount, the lift arms do not go low enough. Tried for hours, it is now at the dealer, they will check... Field mower wheel fell off after 10 minutes (installed at the dealer with the wrong, too small, pin).

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Save your back and purchase a JD.. pays for itself fast!

I purchased the 1023e a little over a year ago and after putting close to 100 hours on it.. the machine has easily paid for itself. (100 hrs / 8 hrs daily rental = 12.5 days... round to 12 days * $300 a day to rent = $3600 vs $2660 for 0% apr for 72 months) I use the machine weekly around my few acres of land I own. I must have moved close to a 1000 yards of stone, fill, and loam last summer regrading my back yard running 5 hours at a time with no problem. I was able to move and spread 20 yards of dirt within 40 feet of the pile within an hour... try moving that amount of material by hand... will take you all day. I was able to fill the bucket full of riff raff rock and pick it up with the proper counter weight with ease, so if it fits it lifts! Snow removal is a breeze with the float position in the bucket. Was able to push 6 inches a snow down my 150 foot driveway with easy. What took me an hour with the snow blower takes me 20 minutes with the JD. Wife wanted a 500 square foot patio... within an hour had the grass ripped up and site leveled for it. Took longer to rip up the grass closer to the house than anything else. Brought the machine over to my parents land nearby to help clear the near 100 trees that they had taken down. My father could not believe the power the machine had. I was able to lift 8 foot log lengths with ease and stack no problem. Sure would a larger machine be able to carry more tree lengths than 2-3 depending on length and weight...ofcourse but sure saves the back. In conclusion if you value your time and want to work smarter not harder... BUY THIS MACHINE.

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• time saver
• powerful
• workhorse

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• wish i bought one sooner

One heck of a tractor

I was skeptical of these small tractors. Boy was I surprised. Bought it less than a year ago and it's done everything I've wanted it to do. From mowing grass to tilling to blowing snow with the rear mount blower. Has plenty of power and have about 110 hours on it.

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Disappointed in Loader

My only issue has been with the loader. The power and torque from the engine is good, although having used the 1023 for a while, I would probably pony up for the 1026 were I to buy it again. I have 2 acres to mow, and the 54" mower deck does well without scalping some bumps and hills. I use much less diesel compared to my neighbor's gasoline Deere. I like the relatively soft on/off of the PTO. I have not used the 3 pt on the back for anything but carrying a 450 lb counterweight for the loader. Since the mower is PTO driven, I don't expect any problems when I get a tiller this spring. I have been a little disappointed in the loader. The bucket has good breakout and loading capabilities. I've used it mostly for hauling dirt, hauling rock and moving snow, and a full bucket carries well. One problem I have is the responsiveness varies widely, even over a few minutes and is often very, very slow. The other problem I have is that I can set the bucket at a 30 degree angle and put the boom in float for smoothing backwards, and the bucket will settle to nearly flat under the weight of the boom. This is with a completely empty bucket. I have had Deere out to look at the loader three times. They replaced a leaky cylinder, hydraulic lines, and eventually gave me an enormous pressure limiting valve at the quick connect that slowed the response to something ridiculous that I eventually took back out. The cause could easily be the same for both concerns, maybe a hinky valve. Feels somewhat like air in the lines, but there is no bleed procedure in the manual. Works well enough, I guess, but the loader is out of warranty now, with the dealership not finding a solution. Started out working to my expectations, so I'm not sure what changed.

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jduser

I've owed the 1023e for 4.5 years now. It came with the 54" deck and the front loader. I also ordered a 47" pto driven jd tiller. The tiller is great. I've also owned a x495 #now in the x700 series# w/a 62" deck for 10 years now. The x495 is my choice when mowing. Lower center of gravity on the x495 gives a better ride and the 1023e deck seems to scalp a lot. The 1023e has been running rough when I first start it this summer but it always gets going after about 10 seconds of coughing/sputtering. This morning it wouldn't crank. The glow plug light comes on and I could hear the fuel pump but nothing when I turned the key. I suspect a bad operator presence switch. I've never had it stuck and w/weight on the rear, it's great for clearing snow or moving dirt. Big difference is the x495 has NEVER bogged down while mowing tall grass but the 1023e doesn't seem to have the same level of power although the engines are very similar and the 1023e has a smaller deck. I debated the extra $1000. for the additional 2hp when deciding to purchase and now wish I had? The 1023e is great when I'm cutting firewood/cleaning up. Fuel gauge on 1023e seems to be afterthought compared to x495 dash gauge w/backlight. I tolerate the 1023e for mowing but it's great when using for front loader or tilling.

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• tilling
• front loader

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• under powered
• rough riding
• scalps lawn

Bought for my wife...Her lawnmower!

Perfect for our 7+acres. My wife loves how easy it is to use. Now if I could only teach her to do the maintenance.

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• powerful easy to drive

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• lights on the rop get in the way around trees.

great tractor

saves me a lot of work wish I had it 10 years ago!

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The best piece of equipment I have ever owned

This tractors build quality is the best All functions we're well designed and very easy to use Changing implements could not be easier

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• attachment changing

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great tractor

I have trouble hitting the rear lights on trees and bushes, I would love it if you could protect the lights with a guard of some sort. I realize they are mounted with the bolts on the outside but should be a way to protect them better. Thanks Terry Hedum

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Great all purpose machine!

This has been a great product for our small acreage! We are able to use it for mowing, tilling and snow removal. Very easy to switch out all the attachments

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great tractor easy to operate

first time owning a compact tractor this tractor is as easy to operate better than some other makes I have seen

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