John Deere 1025R - Sunny Skies & Snow Removal - Tractor Therapy!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Using my John Deere 1025R to help out the neighborhood with snow removal. It's a beautiful sunny day. Come ride along and watch as we go through varying snow depths.
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You are really rolling out the snow plow videos this week...thank you, Hans! I bet you and your tractor (and Gator) are very much appreciated in your neighborhood. 🇺🇸🚜👍
I'm trying to take advantage of it while I can. Snow time is the busy season for my channel. The rest of the year, I'm just making up stuff to do. Haha. Supposedly, we've got 3 days of snow next week. Not sure what the expected accumulation is yet, but I plan to make the most of it!
You're an asset to your hood!
Thanks!
Hans, great job as always brother, thanks for answering my question!! Here are our similarities, 1) I maintain six pieces of property. (snow & mow ) helping the neighbors out. ( 4 are widows, 1 brother Marine, that lives with combat-inflicted disabilities.) 2) I've been doing some of these properties since '86. (knowing where the obstacles are is a HUGE plus, "You don't blow where You don't know") 3) I receive NO monetary funds for doing them. (They do cook for me, I eat good, lol) The difference is here in North Jersey, (lawsuit capital of the US.) snow is around from December till the end of March. I have to be able to stockpile it up to make room for more. As a result, the 47-inch blower is the attachment of choice for me! As u point out, there is a tremendous amount of chances of doing damage with a blower than plow! Also, the sidewalks here are 48 inches wide with grass on either side. Investigating my own liability, I found that those neighbors, who are AARP members can purchase a "Friends & Family" policy, for those of us helping retirees out. (it's $17.50 a year and I'm named on the policies) USAA was also great in adding a rider, naming me on his property when using my 1025r & other equipment, Thank U again Hans, for putting all this information out there, I get better information from you than some of the tractor forums! Be safe!!
Phil, that's awesome! Yes, definitely have some similarities. I kinda grew up helping neighbors out and I guess it's just kind of stuck. I'm sure yours really appreciate your help. That really is a great find on the Friends and Family policy that can be added. I'll look more into that! Being cautious and proactive in minimizing your liabilities is really a smart thing to do. I should do the same.
@@TractorHoarders Hans, thanks for your reply, brother!! What scared me to death happened in the last storm. When I'm working on the street, opening up the aprons, I'm not covered at all. Believe me, my head is on a swivel checking my surroundings. I was in the middle of the street opening the double apron, turned my head, there was a child standing right next to the tractor! Where did this child even come from? Why was she in the street? I literally froze right in the spot till her mother retrieved her. We have an expression here in Jersy, "No good deal goes unpunished" !! If I find a solution, will let u and your viewers know!!
Man you make snow removal look fun, I always look miserable, maybe its because your snow melts daily and ours just hangs around and accumulates for months and months. Really great video as always, have a great weekend Hans.
Thanks buddy! I'm glad it appears fun. I know I enjoy it! When the snow hangs around like for you, even better justification for the BX.
Great video, buddy!!! I really love how you isolate a snapshot of the comments and install them into the video. I've gotta learn how to do that!
I don't know what made me think to do that, but I kinda like it too! I can take something that's "boring" and add overlays like this retain viewer retention. Always testing the system...
You can’t say you didn’t have fun with this one 😉😂, great job helping the neighbors and neighborhood 👍🏻. Have a great weekend Haus 🙋🏼♂️🙂👍🏻
I know we are both having fun when we're out moving snow. I think it's good for the soul!
@@TractorHoarders it does feel good 👍🏻 🙂🙋🏼♂️
Brother...the neighborhood is definitely going to miss YOU whenever you decide to move!
Your description of Colorado sounds similar to central NC, ( i.e. suns out, and the snow usually melts in a day or so).
Heck Hans....I didn't own a "snow"- shovel 'till I married a yankee!😁
They'll either miss me, or be having a party, I don't know which! Haha! I definitely stick out like a sore thumb here, but I make the best of it! I think overall people are appreciative. That's what happens when you get with a yankee, our snow shovels come as part of the deal! LOL
I really think you need to get a rubber cutting edge for your plow. It causes less damage to the black top or cement driveways or sidewalks and cleans the snow just as good. They are also a lot quieter than the metal cutting edge. I have a 1" X 6" rubber cutting edge on the 54" plow that I use with my JD X595. It's also acts like a squeegee when the snows starts to melt towards spring. After watching some of your video's, I think you would be very happy with one.
Curt.
Hi Curt, I have tried all options as for the amount of snow I plow, I go through 2-3 cutting edges per year. I have found the rubber edges only last me about 3 storms before being completely worn and gone. I plow a lot more than what’s shown in my videos. So unfortunately rubber doesn’t work for me. In this video, I had a UHMW edge, but AR400 steel is my favorite, as it will also scrape off ice.
Tim from Canada to comment on your sidewalk blade snow shovel.. by law.. all sidewalks.( 6”0 FEET So if you were going to get a plough for any tractor.. it should be under 6 feet… if you are over then you know you were ripping up lawns..
Hi Tim! Definitely agree! I even think 6 feet is too big for most sidewalks.
Hans, thanks for all the info! Do you run the blade in the float mode or are you setting it just off the pavement? And do you try to NOT run the angle full left or right? I think I get premature wear on both ends of the poly edge due to full left/right and the nature of the QH geometry.
Hey Jim! I'm mostly in float mode, and occasionally use down pressure when trying to scrape up ice or hard packed snow. I agree that the edges wear quicker, so I also try to minimize where I use full angle on the blade.
Ha! Wasn’t expecting my comment to be in your video! Glad to see your sharing that, many wonder what tires you use and what you would recommend.
You're famous now! haha Thanks for the excellent question. I thought a lot of people would be interested in that.
Great video again. Tractor works great. I’d have a lot of fun there with my MF 14 with snow Plow.
Would a foot throttle along with the regular throttle be any benefit to you.
Bring it out! Let's plow! lol. You know, I'm OK with the hand throttle. Between the forward, reverse, and diff lock pedals, I've got enough going on down there. They do make an Auto Throttle that can be installed on the 1025R. I find it interesting, but not sure if it'd really be worth it or not.
Enjoying all these uploads!! Keep up the awesome content 💯🇺🇸
Hoping this next storm amounts to something. We'll see...
Wish I had more to plow with my tractor.
I find it to be pretty enjoyable - great for the soul!
Like the Vids!
Thank you! Hopefully more to come this week! Winter / Snow Season is one of the busier parts of the year for my channel. I'll keep cranking them out!
Can't comment on your videos, but I like that 782! They built everything so good back then.
I see the front end of your 1025r getting pushed around a bit in the deep stuff when the blade is in float . I have a 2025r with a boom mounted front blade that does the same thing . I do wish Deere had accounted for this by making it easier to mount suitcase weights while using a front blade . I did mount a front weight bracket but the weights barely clear the loader boom - gotta grind about 1/2 inch from the bottom corners of the weights so they'll clear . It helps a lot . Your front blade has no provision for mounting weights that I know of . Nice setup though - I almost went with a 1025r but figured I'd need more ground clearance for my situation .
Thanks Bryan! Yes, the front end definitely does get pushed around in certain conditions. I've found that it's usually not too big of a deal for me. I agree with you on wishing that Deere made it easier to mount suitcase weights with the front attachments.
"Not going to do the whole street" proceeds to pretty much do the whole street. 😂
Yeah well. The Gator is kind of like Pringles. Once you pop, you can't stop.
im curious to how many snowfalls before you need to fuel up again. I do about 8 neighbors each time it snows, no charge, all are 1 acre lots with long driveways far back from the street, i have a JD 790 - 30 hP 3 cylinder yanmar with gears and it sips fuel unless i am using the bush hog because my RPMs are up the whole time with the bush hog running. i can plow 4 to 5 times before i fuel up and then it still only take 3-4 gallons to fill. I think using the geared style tractor i am always letting off on the gas pedal so it idles down all the time and uses less fuel. Disadvantage is i have to push in the clutch and rev my gas pedal when going into the pile to speed up my hydraulics to dump the bucket, dont have plow. but it definately uses less fuel i would think than running full throttle with a hydrostatic drive machine. let me know what you think and nice video.
Sorry for my delay. I haven’t been getting all of my comment notifications for some reason. If I’m using the blade, I don’t use that much fuel and maybe fill up every other storm. If I’m using my blower, I definitely need to fill up with every storm. I have never operated a 790, but always wanted to try that series. They seem very well built. Also, very nice of you to keep your neighbors taken care of. I’m sure they appreciate you!
Do you ever do back blades in drive ways next to the garage
Yep, sure do!
No Cross country skiing for you!!! Lol
Haha, that's right!
What rpm’s do you use wen moveing snow I have a2012 jd 1026r with loader and snow blower I use 3500 rpms
For me it varies with the snow plow. I use whatever I need for the engine to not lug down, but not necessarily full throttle. With the snow blower, I run full throttle.
How long does it usually take you to get everything done 👍👍👍
It really depends on the snow depth and how many people request my help with driveways. Most of the time, it takes me a few hours, but during larger storms, I may be on this tractor slightly over 12 hours in a day.... as much as I enjoy it, after that long, I'm ready to be done! haha
You put your blade in float on your tractor?
And do you go to deere to get new cutting blades?
I use float and down pressure depending on what I’m plowing. Most float though.
The regular JD cutting edge is a mild steel that doesn’t last long. I’ve tried many and my favorite is the AR400 steel cutting edge from HeavyHitch.
@@TractorHoarders are used to push snow at a hospital. I use a John Deere x748 I believe. It was a four-wheel-drive with a plow. I do agree that metal blades did not last long from deere so I went to my local metal shop and have them cut me some real thick metal. Lasted lot longer.
You running 2 wheel high or did you have to go FWD or low at all?
I am almost always in high to keep my momentum with some of the heavier snow. I go between 2WD and 4WD as needed.
You sir are the definition of overkill..you realize you live in a subdivision right?
Houses like that & no HOA? That’s awesome actually lol
No, there’s definitely an HOA! They just clear areas along main streets, which really isn’t that much. I hate HOAs. Lol
@@TractorHoarders I lived in the springs for several years after being at Fort Carson. The housing is ridiculous; I paid $450/month when I finally left.
@@brentdale5730 I agree with you - housing is ridiculous out here. If you check out some of my other videos with my old tractors, it's in a more desert-like setting. These take place on my other property where I am the neighbor of Fort Carson.
@@TractorHoarders Dang, lucky you! Ill get back there someday!
Tractor time with Tim has the same tractor, as well as a 2038r and a 5075e tractor
Yes sir
I kinda miss pushing snow. Sunny and 72 here today.
Howdy Matt!! Come on over! More snow this week!
@@TractorHoarders 😂👌
What are the rear and front tire sizes on a 1025R
Rears - 26x12-12, Fronts 18x8.50-10
That's a cute toy tractor.
The cutest. Even better, it makes me money without even starting it up. Thanks for watching.
For snow removal for a 450 ft driveway, do you a recommend an ATV or John Deere(which model)?
What’s your average deepest snowfall for the year?
@@TractorHoarders Around 2-3 ft.
Thank you for the quick response.
@@Marcus-uc4qx I get the same snow depth of snow falls here. I am totally fine with and would recommend a John Deere 1 Series, like a 1025R or 1023E, like this. Having a snow plow and a snow blower is nice because you can pick whatever is best for the particular storm. But, having one or the other is fine too. If you can afford a larger tractor and have room for a larger tractor, no one is ever upset about owning a larger one either. 😁 ATVs are fast but begin having trouble when dealing with the larger snow falls over 18”. They just don’t have enough weight to get adequate traction at that point.
@@TractorHoarders Thanks for the recommendations. The 1025 may be a bit overkill for me, especially at that price point. But as you say, it's better to be over equipped than under. I was thinking getting either a snow thrower and plow to use with either an ATV/UTV or garden tractor. The ATVs do look fun.
@@Marcus-uc4qx There are many good options out there. On the tractor side of things, look at the John Deere 318. There are tons of them out there on Marketplace or Craigslist , they are very capable, and not too expensive. Also easy to get parts for. Larger than that, the John Deere 425, 445, 455 are more capable than the 318 and still very plentiful. On the ATV side, I’d just make sure you have 4 wheel drive.
What is the height of your blade?
Just guessing, but probably about 18-20”
You should use your gator to do the walking trail
I have done that and it makes for a very quick video lol
I would suggest, file for an LLC to be safe. From a CPA with 40 years experience.
I agree, great advice
That is still such a strange concept that you're in charge of snow removal for the sidewalks.
Not officially “in charge” per se, but I’m the only one with a tractor, which serves no real purpose on only my property (1/4 acre). So I put it to use in the ways that I’m able. Neighbors are happy with that, and I get to play with my tractors and equipment in the neighborhood.
Do your neighbors donate $ or at least offer?
Hi David, the answer to this is YES. A few years back, I did an experiment, and it was "what will people donate to me?" versus "how much will I make if I charge?". I quickly concluded that offering FREE services and accepting donations was the better route for me. I may expand on this in a future video. Thanks for the question.
@@TractorHoarders Your welcome, & thanks for making the 📹 video.
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I understand the ‘fun factor’ in what you’re doing but you seem to have a lotta bucks invested to move snow that’s probably gonna melt quickly anyway.
Yes, I have lots of money invested in snow removal equipment and tractors. I have found ways to monetize my hobby and what’s better is plowing this snow pays me monthly all year round.
Why do people think they need to editorialize their videos? Don't talk, just show the videos!
I don’t disagree. UA-cam is an interesting beast and there’s a lot of inputs into the artificial intelligence feeding the recommendation engine; one of which is words spoken during a video. It’s a complex subject.