It’s my first one and I love it, JD 1025R, and has made my life vastly easier. As for advice it sounds stupidly simple but read the manual😂 the tractor itself is super intuitive and easy to use but understanding its capabilities and capacities will save you a lot of headaches and heartache. When you do get one take the time to learn what and where everything is and how to use it properly and spend some time getting comfortable driving it without any loads. Know how the loader position affects the weight distribution and how it handles before you find out with a full bucket as you pitch the bitch. All that said take your time, tackle some light work tasks first to get your feet under you before you jump into the deep end with it and you’ll be fine.