Why Did We Get Rid of Johnny?!?
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
- The most frequent comment Tractor Time with Tim has gotten lately is "Why did you trade Johnny for another John Deere 1025R". TTWT explains his reasons for trading our 2014 JD 1025R for the newer 2018 model JD 1025R. TTWT tries to answer all viewer questions about trading Johnny through Cortney at Good Works Tractor.
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I wanted a little john deere tractor going back to the 2305 days. Your channel help me justify buying one. I've had my 2018 1025r for a year and couldn't be happier with it. Thanks for the great Videos
"The concept of a 1025R was not even in their thought process until they started watching our videos" is true in my case. I began watching your videos about a year ago, and was amazed at the possibilities. I've been researching for the last year, and finally bought a new tractor that's arriving tomorrow. Even though it's orange, it was your channel that provided the inspiration.
Congratulations, Thomas! I’m sure you will love your little orange tractor!
Looks like the finance committee has been pretty generous lately, congrats on the new equipment and property.
Probably TOO generous!
@@TractorTimewithTim lol
Maybe he better make it up to finance committee
Having operated numerous JD tractors the only thing that will keep me from buying one is that they won't switch over to the universal quick attach on the loader which is so much nicer to use and also opens up so many more options for aftermarket attachments for the loader. I checked out courtneys web site and he does have some great deals and seems like a real good guy and I will say both my local JD dealerships could learn a lot from him about customer service.
Jason E that setup adds weight so you would loose capacity. For most people they won’t mind the basic pins.
Jason, check out our website article on our ssqa VS JDQA. At least for small tractors, we see the JDQA as advantageous.
I've become a pretty big fan of your videos. I bought a subcompact tractor before I found your page. It's old and a little underpowered but does what I need. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for all of your videos. I have been using an old Yanmar for years. While it is a great tractor, it is probably older than many of your viewers, and I could not pass up the Kubota 0% financing. Even having used a tractor for years, I have learned a lot from you and some of the other tractor channels. I hope to share my hard earned lessons someday.
You are talking but all I see is that trailer back there
I second that! That's pretty sweet.
I third that
I have a small 10’ dump but that trailer makes me want to trade up. Don’t think my wife would be ok with this.
Was thinking the same thing
Glad I’m not the only one.
Thanks for the video. Sometimes it's hard to explain to people why we rotate equipment out. Here on the farm if I sell something I'm going bankrupt LOL. How do you like the new dump trailer. Keep up the great videos as long as you're happy and what you have that's all that matters. Have a great afternoon
no experience with trailer other than one hook/unhook and the drive from PA to IN. Pleased so far.
Why Did We Get Rid of Johnny?!? My biggest reason would be, because we can! No other reason necessary.
Well, I see you have 3 options now. Your truck is red, trailer a cyber green, and Johnny is Deere green. Seems like the greens are out numbering the truck. Any suggestions? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Incidentally, I'm kind of thinking about a paint job.
Thank you for yet another informative video and sharing your reasoning for the upgrade. Sounds like a great decision and I love the TTWT and Good Works Tractors partnership. I look forward to seeing new Johnny at work and learning all about it. You continually produce great content and keep me hooked.
We looked at a Dear last week. There is not a lot of space when you open up the Hood. 2 the Rops position is not for me. Other then that the 1025 is a nice Tool.
Hi Tim! It was great meeting you and cristy at the expo, as I am up in here in NH and the local dealer seems like more money, I was thinking of going w a 2025 but after watching your video and seeing all that the 1025 can do, I think that it will be my go to for the next 5~10 yrs. I just need the grapple and mower. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Scott
Just bought a 2018 1025R; it’s being delivered on Tuesday. First tractor. We’ve been doing everything by hand on our farm. Can’t wait! Awesome content guys!
Congratulations, Mike!
Tim, once again a great video . I was one of the ones that asked why not a 2025r . You explained your case perfectly . Cant wait for the next video !!!
Thanks Adam. Glad our discussion helped.
Hi Tim & family, just wanted you to know I sold an Artillian Grapple thanks to you! Told them as I do all my customers interested in a "Johnny" to watch your Channel. Great selling feature for me, thank you!!
Hey LT! Thanks! Could you send me email? Tim@tractortimewithtim.com
I have some things to discuss.
Thanks!
Nice green trailer sitting in the background. When is that getting featured on the trailer Tuesday segment?
ua-cam.com/video/jLsWzFBeBi4/v-deo.html
That was a factory tour, I think what Chris and I want to see is a video titled 'We Bought A Trailer!'. Lookin' forward to the bigger projects with that trailer and a second tractor.
Yes. We’ll show more about the trailer. Too cold to get out last week. Now we are in Europe.
@@TractorTimewithTim Have a fun trip!
I always refer to you Tim and channel when it comes to maintaining my Deere equipment and have bought things for mine based on your input and knowledge
It’s always good to come across local Hoosiers here on UA-cam! My wife works at a John Deere dealer east of Indy. Great channel!
Welcome to our channel!
There is an old logging trail going up the mountain behind my house. Lightning hit several trees and they fell across the road. The people that owned the mountain (I had permission to go up it) had a 4 series JD tractor but it was too large to remove the trees from that narrow road without tumbling down the mountain. The 1025r can easily maneuver on the road. I had removed the trees in less than two minutes. The owners were very pleased of what I was able to accomplish.
This is a major advantage between the smaller 1025r vs the larger tractors.
Yep. The 1025r is incredibly maneuverable! Best turning radius in the industry.
Great reasoning, Tim! I bought the same year and model, then I found TTWT. You have really taught me how to exercise MY Johnny and have me confidence to really work him hard. It is a great piece of equipment.. Thanks!
I bought my 2018 1025R last year and started looking for UA-cam sites to school me on my, “Johnny”. That’s when I ran across your site, but of course you had the older model. Nevertheless, your site was an excellent place to learn what ANY small tractor could do. I am thrilled that you have the new Johnny and I look forward to seeing what you uncover that I didn’t even think of.
Thanks for your comment, Chris.
Not many differences.
Dang, how long do I gotta wait for the “we got a second tractor” video?
Another great video. This should clear up all the questions😊.
Glad you stayed with the 1025R, it is a great machine, (as are most of the sub-compacts). Amazing what you can do with one. I have a small property but a bunch of projects that include planting, moving heavy items and excavating. I did some calculations on how best to proceed. I started getting prices to have people do it for me, renting machines to do the projects myself and be rushed to limit rental or buy something and be able to work on things at my own pace. After doing the math it was cheaper for me to buy something to do the work myself and sell it when I was done, (to be honest- not likely to sell it, will just find more projects😁). This was the math I used for my finance committee to approve. People talk about cost on John Deere but I got my brand new 1025R TLB with the thumb, wheel weights and forks for under $20k. With the way these machines have held there value I found the overall cost of ownership is actually lower with a JD.
Keep the videos coming!
I had thought about a 2 series but I am sticking with my 1025r. I will have it paid for next year and then I can start adding all the implements that I want. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the videos Christie. Oh you too Tim.
I bought a 2038r because I just had to have the horsepower for the stump grinder and tiller in the thick Georgia red clay. To be honest I would have been gone with the 1025r except for the stump grinder. But I do love the extra R features on the 2038r. I love the auto throttle. That should be standard on all tractors.
When I was in the market for a new small tractor with a loader and backhoe, I was looking at other brands. It wasn’t until I started watching your videos that I knew the 1025r was the tractor for me. This 2022 model has over 50 hours on it and I’ve dug over 400 feet of trenches so far. Plus hauled away over 60 loads of debris.
Congratulations, Jeff! Glad it is working well for you!
I understand going for the newer 1025r. I went from a 2305 (which was great) to a 2018 1025r. nothing was wrong with the 2305, I just had the chance to update and did. the 1025r is great and maintenance is easier. I personally have had no mishaps with the new rops I'm 6'4" tall and clear it ok. In some cases it makes it easier to look up and see in close spaces. The only thing that has my attention on the 1025r is the constant position correction (jerking) of the 3 point. my dealer says its normal but i dont remember the 2305 doing it so much. Any input on that issue? Thanks for the great vids Christy and Tim!
I’m lead to believe the 260B has greater breakout force.
Very interested in your opinion if there is a significant/noticeable difference.
Your explanation and your focus on what your needs are say it all.
You could have went bigger and not been as well off. Knowing your
needs and expectations of an equipment purchase is very important.
Keep up the good work guys!!!
One thing in purchasing a tractor for some of those not purchasing yet is the weight factor. You need to have more weight for lots of things like lifting with the bucket, grapple or forks. Because a small tractor does a lot of things does not mean it will do all you expect it to do if it is too light. A mower deck option is not a reason to buy either because a stand alone riding mower is better.
Watching your videos tonight, you’ve sold me on the 1025R and what it’ll do. I’ll be buying mine tomorrow for my one man landscape company. Thanks!
You will be glad you did, i have had mine for 2 years now. You will never run out of things it will save time with around your own yard and your clients yards.
Steve Bellows picked it up today and got a couple of hours on it to see what I could do. Cut my grass and pushed some dirt, moved some big hunks of concrete I’ve been wanting to do. Anxious to play with the backhoe tomorrow. Def going to take some time to get used to a tractor/loader as all I’ve ever run is a skid steer, but loving it so far.
Glad you guys got what you wanted, especially since it meets all your needs. Did you remove the add-ons from your other 1025R to use on your new 1025R or were they not compatible? Did you guys get a new dump trailer?
Tim, I have an unrelated question: Is there a seat cushion that is kind to the rump? I have a Massey GC1710 and an older Massey 1533. So, less bump for the rump and more cush for the toosh ......is in order (smile).
Yea, we noticed the Massey GC didn’t sit very nice.
I’m not sure about a seat cushion.
I showed removing the goodies from old Johnny in ‘floorboard removal’.
Also, did you see the ‘how dream trailers are made..’ episode? Might be worth checking both of those to catch up! :-)
Thanks Tim. I have a gel-filled cushion and am going to try that today. It got so cold over night that getting the motivation to go outside has been a slow-move (smile). Have a good one.
I'm guessing it's part of the sponsorship deal, but I would have removed those Good Works stickers off the tractor before I even unloaded it off the trailer.
Removing the stickers would be a NO-NO, since they were part of the sponsorship deal. I'm sure they will be proudly featured in all future videos, and so they should.
Hi Tim
What is the best tractor for mowing power and has a arm what can fit through small spaces
I went back and forth between different models. Your channel is what made the difference between the 1025R and some of the other manufacturers. John Deere should give you commission.
Thanks Robert!
I realize that right now most likely is a very busy time of life for your family.... just don't give up on "Truck and Trailer Tuesday" It was another wonderful and quality segment to TTWT. Thanks for the great videos, and family friendly content. CP
Another big round of truck and trailer Tuesday planned. We’ll get to it sometime! Very busy winter!
I saw your old tractor for sale on Craigslist ...He was hoping to get a certain amount or more (highest bid) by Jan 2 . I wonder if he got it ..lol
Hey guys congratulations on the new Johnny I hope you guys get many good years out of him. It will be interesting to see what you think about the ROPS . I have the 2018 and it is definitely in the way and it’s huge :-) I am afraid I am going to take the garage door out with it someday
Man, I LOVE that Trailer. Maintenance on my 3039 Johnny always looks the same, looking up from laying on my back. The smallest tractor is a spade and a push mower painted Green. The "R" series is the beans.
Me Too! Was the camera positioning not subtle enough? :-)
@@TractorTimewithTim You really could have parked a tiny bit closer to the NEW TRUCK and NICE TRAILER.
I considered trading my 17 for a new one but I only have 80 hours on it and my finance committee said "Oh, heck no!" Looks good Tim and I know you'll get many hours of enjoyment from the new tractor!
Hey let me talk with your finance committee we may be able to work out a deal good for both of us.
You r right about price, here in Ontario, Canada, I just bought a BX2380 for $2300 cheaper than the green one but just as important I liked some of the features better, physical size was first on list, and the green implements are more here too. I do have a 105 lawnmower it’s green and works great too, but money and features talked too me.
When doing loader work, at what rpm do you run your deere? Great channel!
Just spent a month shopping for tractors . I looked at all of the subcompact tractors and for the money just couldn't pass up the 1025r. Yanmar 324 and 424 was nice but not a close enough dealer to me. 2hours of rough roads to get there turned me away vs a john deere in every local town to me. Literally 4 dealers within an hour of me.
Look at that trailer back there!
JD is a good tractor bar none but the JD branded quick attach system instead of the skid steer quick attach is what makes me shy away from JD.
May seem petty for some but I already have attachments for the skid steer style and don’t want to convert everything over….would be way to expensive!
Time to pull the plastic off the seat there Tim! My brother “Tim” kept the plastic on the front seats of his VW Golf for months and months!
Sometimes upgrading is better. I am in the process looking for a 2025R and trading in my New Holland TC21D. I have a 1026R and can't interchange the implements with the New Holland. If I can get a 2025R, I can interchange the bucket and all other implements. I agree with you 100% about the rotating seat. I wish there was a way to attached the 260B seat on a 260 backhoe. Haven't found anything on it yet.
Goodworks tractor must have gave you a good deal especially going that far to get a tractor which I understand advertisement gets his name out there more smart on both parts. Well it seems that good is really blessing you!! That's good. I like to see that especially with a person that believes in are lord Jesus Christ!!
GWT has been a great sponsor so far. We are happy to get to meet them.
Are you going to get a thumb for the backhoe?
I love the new trailer you got, it matches your hat! Yes a newer model tractor is practical if you keep an older model to long, it looses value.
Lol yep
Not to mention the "wear and tear" it gets over time.Getting a newer one gives the owner a reprieve from past mistakes of maybe pushing the old one more than it such of been.
Well this answered my question for sure. As much as I like my 1025R, I’d love to have a 2 or even a 3 series. I find that there are some things I do around my house that I really need a bigger machine for. Can’t say that my 1025 hasn’t been great to have, but I’m using it at 100% of its capabilities very often.
Love the look of the new backhoe, we have a Kubota with a bunch of grapple videos and I love the big Orange but always wanted a Deere as well!
Video ideas Tim, I would like to see you talk more about the new scv lever. I thought I heard you say in another video that it was way easier to do two functions with it. My 2016 is touchy. 2nd, extend the backhoe all the way out and do a lift capacity video with it. I think the old 260 is rated for like 230# at full extension. I'd be curious to see the lifting capacity (if anything has changed) of the new 260B. Hope you guys have fun with new johnny, and keep the videos coming!
Interesting ideas. Thx. I do think the scv is a bit easier. Not much, but a bit.
Tim congratulations on new tractor, I’m a new subscriber and have a three year plan old 1025r and love it we use it for mowing 5 acres, dragging around I wood splitter, bottom line jus one question, how in the heck do you keep your tractors so clean especially in the engine compartment try as I might it gets coated with dust and grime?
Wash it every so often.
Yes we do that I just get very nervous spraying around engine call it a phobia
Figured you would of got the Red dump trailer
The new tractor will be great! I love seeing all the comments about a bright green trailer, and a red truck lol! If you wanted to stand out, I'd say mission accomplished! Also, I very much enjoy your videos in 4k. Thank you.
ROPS. WARNING! The old style did not have this inherent danger and you need to also check with your dealer and make sure they did the recall update for the ROPS system. What the issue is that is a serious danger is that it can cause you to flip completely over backward easily if you catch it on something. The OLD rops was relatively straight which meant if you hit a branch or building overhead, while it would lift the tractors front end off the ground, it would slide off once a certain angle was reached. With the new ROPS fully up, now if you hit something, it 'grabs' it and if something like a big tree branch or wire, it literally forces it DOWN ONTO the back of the driver! Thus instead of releasing it eventually, it pretty much causes the entire tractor to go vertical and if not stopped fast enough, over backward.
This is because the ROPS is angled now forward OVER the head of the driver so instead of an object sliding off eventually, the object is literally pinned and slid further down onto the driver.. and at a certain point because the object can't slide off, the tractor WILL flip over backward if you do not stop quick enough.
I wrote directly to John Deere the second day I owned mine because this literally happened to me.. I was not used to such a high bar and angled forward like that.. I went under a major tree branch thinking it would clear and instead caught it full on .. The front of the tractor was nearly vertical by the time I could stop.. It destroyed both light mounts and pushed the branch down onto my shoulders as it slid down... I got damn lucky.. About 4 weeks or so later after I contacted both my dealer and John Deere about this, I got an official recall notice for a change/update to the rops system.. My dealer picked up the tractor and took care of it right away. So be VERY aware that this new design is extremely dangerous if you catch something.. and if you are a new owner as I was at that time, remind yourself that you have to really watch that thing when you go under something.
Today, I keep the rops down completely and only raise it when I am using the loader now or when mowing or doing something on a steep grade.
When did this happen, and what was the "fix"? Thanks.
the very end of summer 2017. I had just bought my tractor and it was one of the brand new 2018 models they gave me because there were no older models in stock or made any longer. I was a new owner. And the second day using it, that happened to me so I contacted both my dealer and John Deere per them.. It was the next spring, 2018 that I was sent notice of a recall and engineering repair by John Deere. I called the dealer, they confirmed and came and picked up the tractor immediately and took care of it. I don't know specifically what the actual fix was but I remember them saying something about mounts for the ROPS system.. I am thinking they are supposed to 'break away' under that kind of condition but they did not. Visually whatever was changed is not noticeable at all.. I see no visual difference. So far I have not 'tested' what happens again LOL.. But I assume it would probably be the same result or worse if I did not stop in time to keep from flipping over backward. Tim needs to raise his bar so he can show in his video the difference for everyone. It is a major difference and why they went this route, is beyond me due to the danger if you run into something because it can't 'slide' free like the old design allowed.
One other note.. there was ALSO a second engineering change to the tractors.. Mine already had that one however.. That design change is for the mounting bracket under the hood for the air cleaner intake host and connection.. Tim will probably have his already done as well. Tim made a video about the old way and how those brackets constantly broke apart.. JD did change the design and fix it.
@@Malakie Very interesting, thank you for the explanation. They probably wanted to inspect it; I'm sure that it got their attention.
They did replace parts. I just don't remember now exactly which ones. The recall said something about re-engineered 'bolts' and attachments and when I talked to the dealer, they said they think the parts are designed to 'break away' under that kind of stress now. Kinda like what we had on US Navy warships where certain top deck mounts and gear was designed to break away to keep a ship from capsizing. That makes sense.. you would rather have the system mounts break then allow the tractor to flip over backward.. which is exactly what almost happened. If the rops does break away it would release the tractor allowing it to come back down on its wheels instead of flipping. The dealer said the parts replaced would be the logical thing for that and those are what they replaced per engineering from John Deere.
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I would love it a 1025 as a glorified lawnmower but plastic and electronics marked it from my list completely. I was really wanting a 755 or something like that but the Greene tax was too much
Perhaps you should look a bit closer on all counts. There isn’t even a CAN bus on a 1025r. It is no more expensive than a Kubota, and 400 videos on our channel should be plenty of proof for the ‘glorified lawn mower’ comment.
Tractor Time with Tim I wasn't knocking it with the lawnmower comment. Monthly bush hogging 6 acres would be slow with a 4 ft cutter.
They are electronic fuel injected arnt they?
Ironically I'm an electrical engineer but I prefer my equipment old fashioned and mechanical. Like my 12V Cummins
Shredxcam22 -you should look into the RK tractors..they are less expensive and have great hydraulics etc..guys have them and like them alot.
heavyg 1971 I was really looking at the RK37 with s cab but I didn't want to finance so I found an older mahindra 458 locally cheap. I may get me some RK implements though
Shredxcam22 - That's cool too. If u check out "Outdoor with the Morgans" RK gave this guy 3 of their tractors and implements to use for a period of time.check it out.
I have seen one major difference between my 1023e and your 1025r.. So far they are identical but in one regard.. You have the knob between the legs in front of the seat for the hydraulic adjustment. Mine does not have that. It is a small knob under the seat on the right side instead on mine.. Odd that the tractors appear to be otherwise identical but for that one thing... The 25r also had a couple more horsepower if I remember right as well, or is that the same as well? I can't remember off the top now.. Actually just looked it up.. That is one difference, the only others are the 25r has a couple more horsepower to the engine and about 2 and a half more PTO HP. Due to those the 25r has more displacement thus higher torque but you do weight more as well, which is actually an advantage too. So not a lot of difference but for me, the 2 hp difference has not really been a noticeable thing for everything we do.
The other differences off the top of my head are the 1025R has tilt steering, fender lights, 12V power outlet to the right of the seat.
Check out our website. We go through the differences in detail. There are a few more than you mention.
Ahh true.. Every one of us all missed another major point too.. price. ;-) My setup has nice LED's mounted on the upper light brackets out of the way (if you look at one of my recent videos I posted, you can see how it is setup), I added a 12 vdc power outlet to mine for $1.50 off Amazon and the tilt steering.. for me not an issue at all since I would not need it or use it. Once I set it in my truck, for example when I bought it 5 years ago, it has not been moved or touched so tilt for me is not really anything I think of. I do wish the 1023e had the hydraulic knob down between the legs though because that sure as heck would be more convenient than where it is now.. I can adjust it still, just can't see it while I do it.
One other thing I added to my tractor.. Out here I am very very rural and you would think that means if you have to ride on or cross a road it would be more safe.. Not really.. Because we are out here, people tend to drive whatever speed they want.. Being it is also extremely wooded, visibility is not that good either in areas where there are not farm fields. In bad weather and at night.. really bad.
So I added a yellow beacon LED emergency strobe to my setup as well for visibility.. It took me a while to figure out how the hell to do that because there was no good spot and running more wires all over to run one, would be a pain in the ass. I came across a D-Cell battery operated strobe and bought one of those.. It has a magnetic mount as well so no wiring needed.. The first I put on the top of the rops bar when it is set down flat to the rear. And I know now that that light HAS made a difference, especially in fog and snow.. I had a drive tell me they had no idea I was at the top of my driveway a few weeks ago in the snow.. I happened to be turned sideways to them and at the last second all they saw was a yellow strobe beacon to tell them someone or something was there.. as I turned, of course my other lights then showed up brightly but apparently the beacon is all they could actually see at first.. When he stopped to let me know he said he had no idea I also had a second plow sticking out the back until he actually walked up.. He said in the low visibility that was not visible at all.
So I just bought a second of those beacons and it now is put on any 3 point I attach to the back of the tractor.. right now being a the second plow I have hooked up (seen in the latest video I have up).. I wondered if these battery operated versions were bright enough but apparently they are and so far I have not had to charge the batteries for either of them since I got them, including the first one I have been using since about November.
The second sits on any implement that is hooked to the 3 point. So I get two fold visibility help.
Here is a link to that video for you to see my LED white lights and mounting setup (watch to about 3:48 time to see the one strobe on the plow attachment.. ua-cam.com/video/yLlJI5vccwc/v-deo.html
Here is a closeup of the LED lights mounted: ua-cam.com/video/gODjVr2Z1KY/v-deo.html
Here is a link to see the strobes I was talking about on the ROPS bar.... ua-cam.com/video/Lt4n2LfwpRY/v-deo.html You can see I tried different strobe patterns in this one to see which gave the best for visibility both on the ROPS and on the blade.
Hey Tim, I enjoy your videos, and you've saved my bacon a couple of times with my 2015/2016 Johnny. I have a problem and want to know should I get rid of my Johnny? Someone (not me) spend an afternoon driving my 1025r around the neighborhood, using it more like a go cart than a tractor. Unfortunately, they did this while the parking brake was engaged. The result is now the parking brake does not hold when engaged, and I suspect the brakes are shot also. Although the pedal still seems to stop Johnny, I suspect it's the hydraulics slowing the tractor. I attached the front end loader and now drop the bucket when I'm on any incline to stabilize the tractor. Any ideas what damage may have been done?
Not a big deal at all, Allen. You can replace the brake fairly easily I think. I haven't done it, but I think it is relatively easy to do.
Talk to your dealer.
Do not get rid of your Johnny for such a minor issue.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks Tim. Unfortunately, the mechanic at the dealer has no clue without me bringing it in. So, time to check with another dealer. I think the brake discs are in the transmission, but I have confirmed the brake pedal when pressed does stop the tractor OK.
Thanks for sharing. Makes sense it would be considered an upgrade and you'll still get to be able to keep your other implements. Now just finance comity just needs to ok another 1025 so you don't have to change out your bucket for the grappler just hop on the other one. But will 2 1025's fit on your trailer? uh oh now you need more power on your truck (replace the Tool Time Grunt here)
I was surprised you didn't upgrade to the 2025r!
Tim I forgot to tell ya I received my Artilian pallet forks went for the 3k model as you suggested and it’s awesome , they are Built very well and solid im saving up for the grapple. It’s great that it’s an expandable system it’s not cheap as ya know but they are built nice and strong . Thanks again for your videos y’all keep warm out there ,
Thanks Chris!
You know a lot of people who would ask why you traded, wouldn't think twice about trading a car or truck every two to three years.
You need two 1025, one setup for dirt moving etc and another one for grounds maintenance like mowing, fertilizing, weed killing, front broom.
We now have two 1025r’s
Hey TTWT I love your channel. I was wondering if you could do a more in depth review/ talk about your Tooth Bar. I was kicking around the idea of one but there are many options out there. I would love you see your input on yours and the others seen all over the web.
Thanks
Richard, I have many videos on the toothbar. Check them out!
I agree with your analysis. I come to your channel regularly to see the capability/versatility of a subcompact.
Our local JD dealer has a 2017 1025R TLB for $3000 less than the 2018 1025R TLB. Both new. In your opinion is the 2018 worth the extra $3K? The 2017 would have the 260 and the H120. I like the additional features on the backhoe especially the separate seat.
I like one that hasn’t sat outside for 2 yrs.
Tractor Time with Tim fair point. Thank you
You've explained your reasons very well and while listening it helped convince me to stick with getting a 1025 in the spring and not the 2025. Hopefully you won't have to spend time justifying your decision to everyone over the next 6 months worth of videos. Can't wait for spring and a chance to see Johnny 2.0 in action.
I just had the dealer do the 50 hour service on my Mahindra 2538 TLB. And I came home with my original 12” bucket bucket as well as a new 16”. I enjoying the digging. I know you will like the 2 seat method. When I’m working on digging a new trench my wife will sit in the front seat and when I’m ready to move she will drive forward. It saves a lot of time. I believe your new and previous Johnnys’ backhoe is hydraulic powered instead of PTO which like mine makes for quicker movement.
I know the hydraulics leak by normal on most equipment. I would like to see a video on how you store your backhoe when not attached. I imagined someone designing a frame to rest it on so when you are ready to reconnect after sometime the backhoe is still in the same position and quick to line up to and attach. I believe your backhoe is a frame mount design as is mine. I see great new videos in the future. The instructional videos say on my tractor reconnect takes less than 10 min, I spend a solid hour or more trying to get all lined up and repositioned.
I can connect backhoe in less than 5 min! Check out ‘ultimate transformer toy’ playlist.
I traded my 1025R for a B2560 with a BH77. As much as I liked the JD. The best explanation I can give is the 1025R is a Big small tractor, and the 2650 is a small Big tractor.....
I started out with a John Deere 2210 and it was alright tractor, but I had to go a step up and got a 4115 that I now own and have close to 1000 hours on it, it has done lots and plan on keeping it for a long time. Like the video.
Hoping the JD strike is over soon. I have one sitting at the dealer just haven't gotten all the pieces parts that go with it.
I have a 1023e and want to put a receiver hitch on the cannon box blade any advice about do that. I was hoping to find some one that had a UA-cam video on that. But I can’t find it. Thanks for the help!
Tim
Do you know if John Deere will give a new model change in
2020?
If the finance comity can swing it hopefully in 2020.
If you go into the #700 series same base price as the 1025R.
That has a working 3pt hitch.
Thank you BOTH
Another great in depth video. Hoping there’s a review and a tour video of the new trailer coming soon. It looks awesome!
Sorry, too cold and we didn't have time before we left for Europe. Be patient. It will be a few weeks.
I’m thinking of all the used 2014-17 1025Rs will be on the market soon as everyone keeps up. Great background in the shot too.
I think you are looking for an angle!
Cheesh....get an aftermarket cab fitted ASAP your making me shiver just looking at you on Johnny mk2 in this weather
Upgrades are good i just don't understand why JD in not listening to their customers and go with the quick attachment system in the front of the tractors. Well I do know why , they know you wouldn't buy all their attachments and that is where they make a big part of their revenue. I'm looking for a new tractor this spring and there is a lot to think about. Thanks for the videos
Addressed this on our website. Ssqa VS JDQA. Please check it out. I believe Deere IS listening to the customer, and providing a superior solution. The website explains my reasoning.
Does the 1025R have sufficient HP to run an auger in clay? We have clay soil which is extremely dense and heavy when it’s wet.
It can probably do it...but not well. Having said that, it will beat a shovel!
You guys safe and sound?
Hey Tim,
I see a lot of 1025R, I decided on a 1023E because of price, nearly the same capability for more than $2000 less, very competitive. Unlike you northern guys, I don't do a lot of operation at night (light package), cruise control (I've used it maybe 10 times in 16 years on my other tractors GT235 and 445), and the PTO hp still seems like enough to do anything I want. But I will say, I do covet that beautiful deluxe seat very much. I think when seat goes bad, I'm be looking for a 1025 seat for sure, just couldn't justify the $2200 extra. There may be one or two other benies that I didn't cover. Mainly I want to say, the short time I've had the 1023, it's been great. It's bigger than the 445 I had, but still functions pretty well in the yard without tearing stuff up. I was really concerned about that, but my concerns were unfounded. The major difference between the 445 and 1023 is weight, 530 lbs!!
3 point position control. Rubber floor mat. Tilt steering wheel. 12 volt outlet.
...this is why they offer both models. A few folks find the additional features to be of little to no value.
@@TractorTimewithTim right I forgot about the position control, tilt and the 12 volt aren't but small improvement. I didn't really see the value of the rubber mat. I was concerned about the position control because I thought it also dealt with the deck, but the deck has it's own control, which made me pull the trigger on the 1023....that and $2200;-). Please understand, not knocking the 1025, as I know R models are better than E models. If the difference was $1000, I may have switched opinions. I ordered my Titan Pallet forks, I think I'll get as much use from them as my bucket.
Tell us more about the new ROPS. I have problems with the old one in that it has to be folded all the time when I want to park the 1025r in my regular garage. I don't even see a ROPS on the new video.
I have it folded down. We'll discuss it further as we encounter opportunities. It is even taller than the older one, and it leans forward.
No need to explain. Life is fleeting, grab what you can and enjoy the ride. I currently have a 50hp Deere and you have sold me on getting him a little brother. Now teach me how to sway the finance commitee. You need to do video on THAT!!👍
You show is full of great information, its because of you and your show I see the potential of a small tractor versus a larger one , I do have a 1977 2240 with a loader and a backhoe. It's big in the woods "buck patches",so a new 2038r with tiller, brush hog, rear finishing mower, snowblower, front blade and heated hard cab .
Your a great salesman Tim!!!!! Feb11th back surgery
Sorry to hear about the back surgery. Hope it helps to fix the glitch!
I have a 57 JD 520 with a 45w loader. Take the loader off and i can get to similiar places as a 1025r im guessing. The tricycle front end makes the ol girl very nimble. Lock the brake in the winter when plowing and i have no problem turning around in 15ft wide spot of driveway even with making the tractor slide but im seriosly considering getting tires loaded 500lbs a side.
dumb question, but does that ROPS fold completely down? it looks like the pins have another position but it looks like the folded top wouldn't be straight down. or does it not get secured when completely folded down? thanks
I'm not an expert yet. seems like two locked positions. the ~90 degree position is not locked in...the pin just sits on the brace...so it would bounce if the tractor hit a bump.
@@TractorTimewithTim i suppose a little strap around it would solve that problem
Great video Tim. Keep up the good work.
I can see a big TTWT sticker on the side of that trailer in the future
Really like your shows,I have 1025 r myself ,just wish I had a loader for it,so I might up grade this spring and get one ,keep up the great videos, jason.
All great points Tim. Good decision. Looking forward to the future videos
When you gonna show us that trailer in the background?! Looks very nice. Hmmm wonder if that was parked there on purpose 😊
There was a trailer in the background? Hmm musta messed up! :-)
@@TractorTimewithTim not to worry I'm sure nobody noticed it is not very bright, kinda blends in!
Hmm I think besides talking about the new 1025R. How about operating all its features ie backhoe features etc.
Jason, welcome to our channel! Please watch our other videos. We show LOTS of action video on this channel.
So when are we going to get a review of your new trailer.
And again thanks for the great family-friendly videos
We’re in Europe. It will be a few weeks. Remain patient! :-)
Tractor Time with Tim
I have been following you for sometime now. I have been really thinking of finally getting a little tractor - Thinking about the 1025R & 2025R - I see your reasons behind your choice. Question - I live up in Wisconsin, I get more snow than you do - If you were to use it for mainly snow & grading a long gravel driveway. What choice would you go with ?
My driveway is about 300+ feet long and at the widest points are 35 feet wide.
Then I would go do my parents drive. That one is good sized driveway as well.
Your thoughts I would appreciate.
Thanks!
My opinion only...others obviously differ. I would choose the 1025r, or 2032r. I see very little advantage to the 2025r.
@@TractorTimewithTim
I thought maybe because it was a heavier tractor
2025r: Worse turning radius, reduced stability due to higher seating position.
Slightly better ride. $2000-$4000 more than 1025r.
Not for me. ...but may be exactly what you or others want. That is why different models exist :-)
@@TractorTimewithTim
True. Thank you for your thoughts
So the only thing different on the 2025r is the frame and tires right?
Have we seen a video on your new trailer yet? This video should soften up the finance committee. One step at a time.
John Deere’s are expensive but it’s pretty easy finding a low hour used one for a great deal. We got a 5085E with 250 hours for 40k and it came with a loader and bucket and the tractor is virtually brand new
Cab or open station?