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Read articles →A dealer walkaround comparing backhoe options across John Deere's compact tractor lineup rather than a deep dive on one model. Seth from SunSouth walks four tractors in a row (1025 with 260B, 2038R with 270B, 3038 with 370B, 4052M with 485A), noting digging depths, bucket sizes, quick-disconnect setups, and whether the three-point hitch stays mounted. Best for buyers comparing backhoe sizing across models rather than seeking a hands-on demo of one machine.
Posted by the SunSouth John Deere dealership channel, so it's a sales-oriented walkaround rather than an independent review.
The 260B backhoe on the 1025E has a 6 foot digging depth.
No, on the 1025E with the 260B backhoe you have to pin the three-point hitch arms back on after removing the backhoe, unlike the 2, 3, and 4 series models.
Yes, all the backhoe buckets shown are interchangeable, ranging from 12 inch buckets up to 24 inch buckets.
