Shame how you are treating your tractor. Plug it in, how hard is that to understand! Why anyone would abuse an expensive piece of equipment like that is beyond me.
I have started many diesels in the cold. It’ll be just fine, I assure you. Why would I do this? For the video, and you watched, so thanks! Otherwise it sits in a heated garage the other 364 days a year. The 1025R is one of the highest produced sub compact tractors out there. Although I like it a lot, it’s not rare, collectible, or special.... hate to say it, but I can buy 1025Rs all day long from many sources. It’s just a machine and nothing more. This is hardly abuse! Thanks!
@@TractorHoarders It’s still a pretty bad decision on your part to treat the equipment this way. Yes it is your machine, but it won’t last long with this kind of treatment. That’s why they have a heater and an extension cord for a reason…
It might make it easier to start, but there is no damage done without a block heater. We used one on our old Allis 200, sure helped. But a can of ether up into it surely much worse for it. Diesels are made to be abused, just how they work. Now if you start your diesel in below zero and immediately put it to work that's a mistake, but still, it's a diesel, it's why people she'll out extra. They are tough, fuel efficient and last a long time. I grew up on a farm, we used our Allis 200 year round, really beat the snot out of it, I mean pushed it. It never failed and we sold it running great with 6500 hours. You sound like a diesel truck owner and not so much a guy who knows working diesels. Not road diesels like your V8.
@@heatmoon There is indeed damage being done that you cannot see. It's called thermal expansion and contraction. The engine block, as it is warmed up from one extreme to another, is placed under stress of which you cannot see as the cast iron and other metals expand and retract. Warming the coolant with the block heater helps immensely by reducing this temperature difference and can save longevity of internal and possibly external parts. Yes ether is indeed horrid for engines since it has little to no lubricity properties compared to diesel, so we use it in sparse quantities. I have also been raised on a farm, and have plenty of older equipment, mainly old Olivers - of which half are diesel. I do have experience working on abused engines that have seen ether abuse and no proper aids, I.E. block heaters, and most have ridiculously worn parts, such as cylinder walls that have been extremely scored all the way to engines that have chucked holes in the block. I'm perfectly fine with differing opinions on this topic, as to most it is controversial. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has them after all. As for owning a V8 diesel, I hate them my guy, I'll never drive one. ;) SO don't assume before you type.
Later in the video, there's a bonus cold start of the Cummins. Before making the video, my prediction was the truck would start harder than the tractor.
Yikes. I would suggest for those temps: doing the glow plug warming 3 times before trying to start it once. Also move the throttle to 1/2 way up. Then try. Rough start. Good video!!
@@williamcrawford4 I keep my 2032R inside, but when it gets down to 30F I cycle the glow plugs twice. I just read all the comments for this video... tough crowd.
I always plug my tractor in when it's cold , and its starts up so easy and sounds great this guy must be rich cuz cold starting these diesels is not too smart.
I almost never plug mine in, 99% of the time it lives in a heated garage. A cold start every once and a while isn't going to kill it, and if it does there's plenty more out there needing a home. This tractor's primary purpose is snow removal and making UA-cam videos! It's doing it's job! :)
I see alot of dumb Ass comments without any due thought 1) even though it didn’t start for like 6 times I can guarantee you, that oil was moving around so the idea he hurt the engine is really dumb 2) he’s at high elevation, so he’s definitely in a minority because I know guys at sea level in 30° that don’t have any issues. 3) it’s an indirect injection engine they fucking hate cold starts and they lose a lot of efficiency, elevation, “ the best part about Yanmar and Kabota diesel sare they always start block heater at the worst So if that bothers you go buy a gasser lol
@@johnevans6053 oh absolutely, there is no conflict there at all. I put on the driveshaft for the winter and it stays there the whole season regardless of the attachment in use. I’m glad it works that way too!
Hi Scott , welcome to the channel. For snow removal, I have several attachments. 54 Blade, 52 Broom, 47 Blower, 54 Blower. Feel free to check out my channel as I’ve got videos of them all. Have a good one!!
Shame how you are treating your tractor. Plug it in, how hard is that to understand! Why anyone would abuse an expensive piece of equipment like that is beyond me.
I have started many diesels in the cold. It’ll be just fine, I assure you. Why would I do this? For the video, and you watched, so thanks! Otherwise it sits in a heated garage the other 364 days a year. The 1025R is one of the highest produced sub compact tractors out there. Although I like it a lot, it’s not rare, collectible, or special.... hate to say it, but I can buy 1025Rs all day long from many sources. It’s just a machine and nothing more. This is hardly abuse! Thanks!
@@TractorHoarders It’s still a pretty bad decision on your part to treat the equipment this way. Yes it is your machine, but it won’t last long with this kind of treatment. That’s why they have a heater and an extension cord for a reason…
It might make it easier to start, but there is no damage done without a block heater. We used one on our old Allis 200, sure helped. But a can of ether up into it surely much worse for it. Diesels are made to be abused, just how they work. Now if you start your diesel in below zero and immediately put it to work that's a mistake, but still, it's a diesel, it's why people she'll out extra. They are tough, fuel efficient and last a long time. I grew up on a farm, we used our Allis 200 year round, really beat the snot out of it, I mean pushed it. It never failed and we sold it running great with 6500 hours. You sound like a diesel truck owner and not so much a guy who knows working diesels. Not road diesels like your V8.
@@heatmoon There is indeed damage being done that you cannot see. It's called thermal expansion and contraction. The engine block, as it is warmed up from one extreme to another, is placed under stress of which you cannot see as the cast iron and other metals expand and retract. Warming the coolant with the block heater helps immensely by reducing this temperature difference and can save longevity of internal and possibly external parts. Yes ether is indeed horrid for engines since it has little to no lubricity properties compared to diesel, so we use it in sparse quantities. I have also been raised on a farm, and have plenty of older equipment, mainly old Olivers - of which half are diesel. I do have experience working on abused engines that have seen ether abuse and no proper aids, I.E. block heaters, and most have ridiculously worn parts, such as cylinder walls that have been extremely scored all the way to engines that have chucked holes in the block. I'm perfectly fine with differing opinions on this topic, as to most it is controversial. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has them after all. As for owning a V8 diesel, I hate them my guy, I'll never drive one. ;) SO don't assume before you type.
I mean are you really going to care about a $20k machine when you have ~ half million dollar homes in the area?
oh yah shes cold and man was that the hardest cold start ive ever seen
Awesome video man! Got my new 1025r delivered just in time to move a foot of snow! Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Sweet! When does your snow arrive? You're going to be having a blast out there!
Later in the video, there's a bonus cold start of the Cummins. Before making the video, my prediction was the truck would start harder than the tractor.
Yikes. I would suggest for those temps: doing the glow plug warming 3 times before trying to start it once. Also move the throttle to 1/2 way up. Then try. Rough start. Good video!!
Good recommendation, Bob
I agree, half throttle and cycle twice anyway, no harm and it should start right up.
@@williamcrawford4 I keep my 2032R inside, but when it gets down to 30F I cycle the glow plugs twice. I just read all the comments for this video... tough crowd.
I only have to plow my driveway, but man! I would love to have this set up! 😁
Thanks buddy! Sounds like you're going to have some deep snow real soon! I'm jealous! It's been pretty dry here... just cold.
@@TractorHoarders starting at 1am tonight. 6-10 inches by Tuesday 😳
A ‘Ritter Bit Will Do’ inspired intro, very nice!
Winner winner, chicken dinner!!
Why thank-you! I finally won something, it feels amazing 😂. Another great video, thanks for posting. Cheers.
@@kevinhasakubota4821 Haha! Every dog has it's day! lol. Thanks buddy.
I don't know how much a starter cost but I think you will find out 1 day
I've seen some of these tractors living a rough life, but this isn't one of them. I doubt I'll ever see a starter failure, but we'll see!
I always plug my tractor in when it's cold , and its starts up so easy and sounds great this guy must be rich cuz cold starting these diesels is not too smart.
I almost never plug mine in, 99% of the time it lives in a heated garage. A cold start every once and a while isn't going to kill it, and if it does there's plenty more out there needing a home. This tractor's primary purpose is snow removal and making UA-cam videos! It's doing it's job! :)
I see alot of dumb Ass comments without any due thought
1) even though it didn’t start for like 6 times I can guarantee you, that oil was moving around so the idea he hurt the engine is really dumb
2) he’s at high elevation, so he’s definitely in a minority because I know guys at sea level in 30° that don’t have any issues.
3) it’s an indirect injection engine they fucking hate cold starts and they lose a lot of efficiency, elevation, “ the best part about Yanmar and Kabota diesel sare they always start block heater at the worst
So if that bothers you go buy a gasser lol
I'm glad that's not my tractor!
It doesn’t scare me any. Diesels get started in cold weather every day, and much worse than this.
@@TractorHoarders Yeah and that's why l'm in business.
@@bradjenkins932 That’s a good thing for you then. We’re all helping keep your family fed. Haha
@@TractorHoarders Yeah, l keep laughing all the way to the bank.
@@bradjenkins932 people helping people!
It's so friggin cold on Kansas right now.
Quite a cold spell moving around! What temps did you get?
@@TractorHoarders man we got down to -25 with the wind chill a night ago.
I don't understand why you have a driveshaft connected to the mid-mount PTO for a blade. I thought that was only necessary for a snowblower.
I also have two snow blowers and a broom that I use on this tractor. Check out my other videos. Thanks for stopping in!
@@TractorHoarders Sorry... I didn't know a blade could be connected to the same mount a snow blower connects too. That is great that it does.
@@johnevans6053 oh absolutely, there is no conflict there at all. I put on the driveshaft for the winter and it stays there the whole season regardless of the attachment in use. I’m glad it works that way too!
Why do you always use your left hand to lift the blade?
Right hand is holding the camera
I park my Deere in the garage. May want to put yours inside especially if you know it’s going to be below freezing.
Thanks for watching Greg. This was specifically for the creation of this video.
Why wouldn't you plug it in?
For the experiment of seeing what happens without
Why not park in the garage.
Thanks for watching Chris. This was specifically for the creation of this video.
You would be so much better off with a front mounted snowblower. Just my opinion
Hi Scott , welcome to the channel. For snow removal, I have several attachments. 54 Blade, 52 Broom, 47 Blower, 54 Blower. Feel free to check out my channel as I’ve got videos of them all. Have a good one!!
Poor cold tractor!
Disclaimer: No John Deeres were harmed in the creation of this video. Lol