Heavy Snow vs Tractor Snow Blower and Blade - John Deere 1025R
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2023
- We received a deceivingly heavy snowfall in Colorado. In this video, I am using my John Deere 1025R to help my neighbors by clearing sidewalks and driveways.
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I never got to use a tractor with less that 75 hp and prefer 100 plus,but yours did that job while the larger one couldn't!
It’s a very handy little tractor. I’ve got larger tractors but this one is so versatile. Thanks for watching!
Wow, looked like a really nice day to move snow!
Hi Jim! It was a beautiful day. I love when the sky is this clear and sunny after a snowfall. I could play in it all day! haha
I love the 54 blower the best and my favorite as well because I think the 54 blower is better than the 54 blade I think
I think they're also fun to use!
Operating 2 cameras, a drone, snow blower, and tractor at the same time? You are are definitely better at multi-tasking than I am.
More arms and hands would be helpful
That looks like fun!
I sure have fun out there in it.
Blower-more moving parts, more expensive, slower but you can put snow well out of the way. Blade, great if you have large spaces and need to clear as quickly as possible AND you have room to store all that snow. through the winter. Cheaper. I’ll take the blower and a heated cab for straight snow removal use.
I live in Colorado as well; we got a good amount of snow today and I wish I would have put the blower on! I went to purchase a cutting edge from JD about a month ago and what was a $45. blade now costs $150, It's only a 4' blade for my x500, so instead of throwing our old cutting edges in the metal bin at work I cut them down and drilled holes. Not to mention the one I cut was 5/16ths of an inch thick whereas the factory edge is 3/16ths, and I will flip it when the bottom wears out you can't do that with the factory edge on the x5, so that's a $300. savings, I imagine your cutting edges cost a bit more. I assume you should have a video today lol? I was that person who said I'd never get a cab, and I bought an OTC cab with the glass windshield, cheaply built but they are very nice for weather conditions. No need for heat in the cab, it is very comfortable even on very cold days, but it'll roast you in the summer.
I keep trying different types of cutting edges because I go through enough of them that I have no expectation that any of them will be on there very long. I'm currently running a UHMW edge, which is wearing pretty decent, but it doesn't scrape up ice and hard packed snow as nicely as a steel edge. I also thought I'd never need a cab, but I think I'm getting pretty close to being ready to try one! :)
Wow you guys are getting hit with a lot of snow. It's 61°F today here in PA. so now snow for a while.
It's always best to have both a blade and a blower. Sometimes depending on the depth and how heavy one becomes more practical then the other. I always say the true test of any snow removal equipment is at the end of the driveway. 😆
Man, you guys warmed up versus a few weeks ago. Still cold here, highs about 30. I agree with ya on having both a blade and blower for their different strengths. And that end of driveway stuff is definitely the worst! lol
@@TractorHoarders Yep the Friday before Christmas we had -30° windchill for a few days. Exactly one week after 60°s 😆
I like the blower the best. Snow doesnt melt off much in Wisconsin so it's nice to shoot it away. I would get a used plow however for those occasional times, like today; 1 inch of very wet slush and snow. The blower doesn't like that.
That slushy stuff sure makes it difficult for the blower. Usually I end up having to keep unclogging the chute with that stuff. Definitely not productive or enjoyable. I love using the blower for dryer snows though.
Cool video. My method: SPAM up the plow blade, angle it all the way to one side and let her rip :-))))). Nice drone.
You had suggested that to me before. I’m gonna spray my blade before the next snow.
@@TractorHoarders See if you notice a difference. I get the cheap generic of PAM and I don't think I have noticed a difference. Let me know. I spray it on thick 5 minutes before plowing. I know guys that spray actual silicon spray on their plows too. When does that shiny new 2023 model year 1025 show up? :-)
Blower by far (in my opinion). Blade pushes snow into glaciers.
Blowers are great to have.
I know this comment is old, but I agree to a point. On concrete and pavement you can't beat a blower, if you have a safe place to blow it. You can see he's constantly changing his chute trajectory to avoid hitting houses and cars. On gravel, however, unless you like raking the stones off the grass in the spring, forget blowing it.
I stand by my comment, I’m envious of those clear blue skies you always seem to have.
…@13:00…does Courtney from GWT know you stole his theme song…😂
Great video as always and I think the plow looks like more fun. Take care.
Too funny. I was actually thinking the same thing when using that song lol. Are you getting much snow yet?
@@TractorHoarders not really, we got lots of snow over the Xmas weekend but then it turned crazy mild and everything melted. It’s still mild/rainy here, no real snow in forecast.
Blowing snow the way togo
It’s fun to do!
Just curious what does a setup like this cost ballpark? I get 10 to 12 feet of snow a winter at my cabin in northern Wisconsin with very limited spots to place it with a plow. Eventually looking into a John Deere with a blower. Thanks
My guess is that $23k could put you in the ballpark with a blower and front blade, but not including any other attachments.
blade for the win, i can plow 3 driveways in 15 minutes. Also have you thought about a cab? im hoping to put one on this month (mauser)
I’d love a cab in the future. Used to think I would never need one. Now I’ve changed my mind. Lol. Are you getting a new Mauser? I had heard JD quit selling them on their own, but wasn’t sure if that was true or not.
A little late but do you take the long PTO shaft off when switching from blower/broom to snow plow? I would really hate to bend it but it would also be annoying to always put back on when switching to blower again. Kinda defeats the purpose of quick hitch from one implement to another.
No, I keep the long PTO shaft on all the time. I’ve never had any issue with damage or concern about it. The front quick hitch is probably the lowest point of concern so something would likely hit that first before the PTO shaft in terms of clearance.
Lots of snow Hans. Blower or blade ???? Best to have both, each has their place.
No snow here in PEI, yet. A little Thursday and Friday. Maybe.
You need a remote top chute deflector. You can place the snow exactly where you want.
I agree that both have their place. I would definitely like to add a remote chute deflector! It's been on my wish list for a while now. I'm surprised you haven't gotten any snow yet. Must just be kind of a dry year in PEI? Stay warm!
@@TractorHoarders just warmer maybe Hans. When a system goes though it warm enough to be rain instead of snow. Years ago, at this time of year, it would be normally -15C or so with lots of snow. It’s been around the 0C mark for the last number of weeks. Weather is changing.
If you get a lot of snow, blower. You can only push and stack so high, and that's it.
Yes sir!
@Tractor Hoarders Sir is my dad. 🤣
@@noworriesmate5903 hahaha, sorry
you doing all that in 2wd or 4wd. I have versa turf on my 2305 and I think I can do as much in 2wd what I needed 4wd with the bar R4 tires. I love the the versa turfs
I go back and forth between 2wd and 4wd throughout my day as needed. I try to not use 4wd where not necessary. I would definitely like to try out the versa turfs. I'm positive they've got to be way better than the R4s. These things are always spinning lol.
I have the versa turfs on a 1025r and haven't needed 4wd yet this winter. And my driveway is a 10% grade on smooth concrete
To me I prefer the blower reason would be that you are moving snow up and away from where you are driving to verses that of a blade where you are just pushing it towards the pile .
I think using the blower is very fun! I like sending the snow through the air.
Nothing like watching the sod curl off the plow
Whatever is in the way is getting curled! Roadkill is the worst. lol
@@TractorHoarders Yup, and you got pretty close to some of those boulders off the edge of the path.
@@dougkildsig975 if that makes ya squirm you should see how close I get to garage doors - 1”
@@TractorHoarders Yeah, I believe it! Thanks for the great plowing video!
blowing is best
It sure is fun!
If you're a fabricator you should consider building a V-Plow for the walking path. That would work great.
Unfortunately I’m not a fabricator, but would love to have a V-Plow to try on this. I’ve seen people put the Boss UTV Plow on these tractors so that’s something I’d consider for a test. The JD plow is convenient for me though because I have 3 attachments for the front quick hitch that I can switch between in minutes though.
@@TractorHoarders I have the same tractor with the 9" extensions on my blade. It works very well. That said, I'm not plowing a long trail system like you! Wow! My driveway is only 300' with 3 car wide for 80' so again plenty to plow, but not like you! Enjoy your video and comments! All the best!
I think if you filled the front tires as well, you would see some improved steering.
Probably! They just have such a small volume of space, that I haven’t yet tried it to see if it’s worthwhile.
Got less than 2 inches in Cheyenne. We got gypped again!
I thought you guys would have got this for sure! Hopefully soon man!
Are your tires filled?
Yes, I've got the rears filled.
I just use the bucket, snow a few times a year, not worth the expense,
Not a bad choice! Price is definitely a factor in getting the right attachment and if you don't get that much snow, having anything beyond a loader probably isn't a great value.
what year is your 1025r?
It’s a 2018
How much fuel do u use?
On average, I use about a half of a tank per storm. Using the blade is a lot more fuel efficient than the blower.
What the fluff is all that white stuff. .? I haven’t seen anything like it in the desert SW
You’re sure missing out! Haha
snow blower
My CAT D8 had a couple of Bad A$$ twins...
Nice!! And fun to listen to I bet! :)
Blower better if you slow down
It is for sure. My time is limited though.
need to slow down with the blower and let it clear the snow, your using it more like a plow.
Agreed that that’s best practice! For the volume of snow I do, I have to go fast… or be outside past dark (much colder!)
Tire chains
I put them on for the larger storms
Rhett
Howdy Rhett!
oh, I just CAN'T BELIEVE you plowed in those fire hydrants without clearing them! SHAME ON YOU! Where's your community service spirit?
LOL - this is a 17 minute video about plowing and blowing snow... it's highly edited using hours of footage, and I don't make videos about shoveling anything... so just because you didn't see it, doesn't mean it doesn't happen
@mrbubetube shut up
@@TractorHoarders hahahaha, I wasn't serious, I was just playing the absurd trolling assclown. these are great videos you're making and you're really putting a lot of wear and tear on your tractor doing all that plowing for free. But it did look funny when you blew by the fire hydrant and plowed them in just like the city trucks do. I've been seeing a lot more of those public service messages on the news about clearing fire hydrants lately. Do you see those on your local news? They're even getting posted to youtube now. Seems like there's more snow everywhere this winter and the fire hydrants are getting completely snowed over.
@@noahschlueter9913 I can't. I'm addicted to being an asshole
@@mrbubetube i can tell
Why don’t you try slowing down and let the blower do its job instead of just pushing the snow
I agree that I'm not letting the snow blower do it's job, but I do that out of necessity relating to time. In major snow events, I may clear up to 25 driveways in addition to the sidewalks, and it can take me 12-14 hours of sitting on this tractor. I move fast because once the sun goes down, so does the temperature, and after being out that long, I'm ready to warm up.
Sounds like you need a cab
@@danyoder2988 hoping for that in the future!
It's the same concept as load balancing a computer. If I slow down to eliminate a line of spillover snow I don’t fill the chute fully so overall I move snow slower. But if you are picky like me and go back over the lines, now you're duration is right back up there. So when I'm in a rush with multiple properties I keep the chute full while trying to minimize spillover. It's usually negligible.