1025r vs 2025 Decision

Hi Team Green, first time poster but longtime reader. I'd like to tap into the experience those of you who own 1025r's and 2025r have had. I'm looking at purchasing a 60-62" deck, loader, and 47" blower with the tractor. Future purchases would be potentially a brush hog and box blade. The $ diff between the two choices with same implements is $3k. I have 5 acres, 1 1/2 of which is wooded, 2 where the house is and is yard, 1 1/2 is a rougher pasture area (which I mow on occasion). I currently have a JD 335 w/snowthrower, wheel weights. I'm in MN on a blufftop overlooking the Mississippi -- so lots of snow. Some days it doesn't snow but I have 4' packed drifts. I push the 335 to the max.

I have never used a loader. I rent a Bobcat 235 1-2 a year to mow the pasture area with a brushhog, after it is brushhogged I can mow with the 335 if I keep up with the grass, but it is hard on it and I feel pushes it to much. I have both flat and sloped areas. The 335 can mow all areas no problem. I do also have a Toro 36" walk behind commercial grade I use for trim/ backup.

I like the look of the 2025r best; I always think heavier duty is better. Not having the nicer seat is a real disappointment as many have commented on. A specific question I have is will the extra height significantly impact the mowing capability with the deck vs the 1025r. This will be my primary mower and I am real concerned about this issue.

The 1025r with the nice seat, quick change attachments, less intimidating for the wife to drive, looks like more agility has a lot of plusses. Plus $3K less, and I am pushing the budget. The sales guy at dealer seems to be leading me in this direction after we talked.

Maybe there is no wrong answer, but I have waited a lot of years to make a purchase so I want to learn all I can. Your comments and advice are appreciated.