Have NO REGRETS! Part 2 - In Depth Test Drive Deere 1025R
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2020
- Viewer Tests Deere 1025r with Mid Mount Mower and Loader.
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Tim and Christy,.....your kittens are equal opportunity balls of energy. They want to play with everybody and everything.
Absolutely fearless little fellows and gorgeous to boot, maybe they need their own videos, are cat videos popular?☺.
Good work taking the time to spend the time with Nolan & show him how to do the different things with the 1025R. Stay safe.
We have a Woods PRD-8400 grooming mower. Best cut quality I've EVER seen in 60 years of cutting grass!!
I bought my 1023e about a year ago and I continue to come here as a guide to understanding the fundamentals of these machines. Today I learned that there is an override switch for going backwards.
Update:
I just mowed and can definitely share that I saved 20-30 minutes of cut time because I used the PTO override. The smallest things can make the biggest difference. Thanks, Tim!
I was backing extremely slowly and still engaged mower.
Now I learned this trick today too. Thumbs up TTWT!.
That was really nice of you to let Nolan operate your tractor. He did a great job.
Mr. Tim. . . . . one of the best ideas ive had to use on steep or uneven terrain, was i attached my backhoe attatchment & used the lowest outrigger pad for stability as well as swing around & use the backhoe arm boom & bucket for stability as well.
I like watching you treat others with kindness. Sadly it's rare these days.
I just wish you were "tractoring" with an 8N ! 🤣
What a great opportunity for Nolan to get extensive seat time prior to a potential tractor purchase. I hope you and Christy realize the impact you guys are having on your viewers, especially during these difficult times we are living in. Your videos provide first hand information, entertainment, inspiration, and sometimes a needed laugh. God bless you two and stay healthy.
The cut quality on my 1025r with 60 inch deck is better than my x730 with 62 inch yellow deck. No regrets.
Tim Because of you videos on the 1025r I bought one today 2020 model with loade,r backhoe and pallet forks
it will be delivered thursday . Thanks for all the great info
Alan
I love my 1025R. The only issue I had was the reverse shut off BS switch. That is the only issue I see with this tractor. But a short utube video a zip tie and not having to cut or splice any wire. Reverse mow is no longer a problem. It only takes about 10mins from start to finish. And does not void any warranty. Now I love it 100%
Tim, I think you have stumbled onto something great. “Tractor Training with Tim”. Offer a class where the student can have hands on experiences not afforded during the buying experience. Another great video.
Do you think folks would actually PAY for that? Would YOU? I simply don't have the time to do it for free!
Tractor Time with Tim , Yes I do believe people would pay for a hands on class. First time buyer’s can be intimidated by all the different functions a tractor can perform. As you have pointed out in your videos it’s not just a lawn mower. Safety would have to be paramount in overall operation. Your vast experience makes it look easy but we know that comes from seat time. In the last two videos I saw that young mans confidence grow as he actually used the features A small class say 3 or 4 at $100 per head for 4 hours of instruction. This is a small price to pay when one is considering a $20,000 purchase. Of course all of this is just my humble opinion.
Tractor Time with Tim I think there would be a market for a series with short videos and good demos like this. I know I’d pay to see content like that.
@@TractorTimewithTim Can I pay with Cheese Burgers please! LOL!
Food for thought, It has been brought to my attention that blowing the grass clippings onto the road is a hazard to motorcycles. I never really thought about it but after I was informed by several bike owners I can appreciate their concern. Keep up the great videos!
@m9 ovich grass clippings are the least of our problems were I live, some of our farmers think the road should be planted and spread soil and other products liberally, and yes grass clippings should be cleared as well.
I like that I can just mow in reverse on my BX23S no need to push a button. Hope you got the clippings off the road.
I have a 1025R with the 50" MMM and I don't have to push any buttons to back up. Must be his is newer than my 2015 version?
i have a BX2350 i bought used. i dont have a green paint addiction, i love my little kubota
With grass on road, cars going by will blow it back in the grass. I mow by the road and blow it in the road, in an hour it will all be back in the lawn
@@andrewdonohue1853 orange or green?, both good machines, both welcome in my yard so anyone feeling they want to donate feel free, mouths and gift horses I know but a loader would be nice as well!!☺.
Wow, Tim, that was a great video for prospective buyers.
Tim I remember you from the tractor forums years ago. I'll probably finally get a sub-compact tractor but will end up keeping my 13 year old X500 for mowing. It's a killer mower and light weight. That will save me some money for more attachments. But I think Nolan is sold on the 1025R
TSWT - Tractor School With Tim!!! Nice job Tim and Nolan. As for Nolan's question about scalping - set the mower to the cut height (on concrete or level ground) and then lower the anti-scalp wheels until they just miss the ground by about 1/2 an inch or so.
On my Kubota's I use colored zip ties on the hose protectors. cheap way of keeping the color code. those caps break often. It also holds the hose protectors in place
Hold a protractor or inclinometer in front of the camera to show how steep some hills are. :) Nice video.
You guys are John Deere’s best sales team.
Darrick Hamerlinck for real though!!! what is it with the JD dealers??? they are the worst lmao
kole kraft the guys I’ve dealt with over the years have been good to us
@@darrickhamerlinck5472 good and bad wherever you look, if you have good your doing well.
My back yard too has some dips in it where my 60d cuts uneven where my 54d didn’t. I figure fill in the low places or live with it.... In a perfect world I’d have a JD zero turn AND my 2025r as I haul wood, push snow, landscape and mow. But I’m not wealthy and this world isn’t perfect and for a multi task tractor I’m very pleased with everything it does.
That is the argument for smaller decks vs larger. I went for the 60" vs the 72" on my ZTR mower. If there is uneven ground the smaller deck won't lean as much causing the unevenness in cuts.
Some folks believe that mowing short looks good, but the grass leaves are what feeds the roots.
Short grass is going to die out faster in AUG IMO.
Consider adding clover to feed the grass, too.
I believe the RIO switch is more dangerous than the issues of mowing over stuff (especially the older version).
If you're working on a hill, the RIO can become a major problem.
Rear wheel spacers can make a significant difference in stability.
:)
I was raised on a farm with a big yard and 4 inches was the height we would cut the grass. Helps the green grass seeds that are lower to reseed.
a little birdie told me, and then some elves put some sort of magic on my reverse. works great!
First 15 minutes I had mine was zip tying that reverse switch and testing my backhoe cart I made.
Something like that happened to mine to. They added a car horn when they were at it!
This was one of the best comprehensive vids showing how the disconnects and reconnects function. I'm currently researching compact tractors so I can purchase one this Spring after the mud season here in Vermont. I have to mow about 3 acres of steep terrain (over a 25% grade) and my Cub Cadet XT2 is just not cutting it (pun intended). Since I really want the ability to utilize a bucket, belly mower and brush hog I think this JD 1025R fits the bill for my needs. Thanks again for the demo and I'll be sure to have the dealership let me test one out before I purchase a new one. Thanks for sharing.
You are a good teacher Tim !
Hey Tim, That was a really great piece on what a new customer to a sub-compact tractor can expect. You're a pro and make everything look easy so interesting to get a different perspective! Nolan seems a really nice guy too and between you tacked all the main questions I had. I've been watching your channel for 6 months now and this is my first ever feedback. I live in central England now but moving to South West France once the borders reopen. You have me convinced the 1025r (1026r as it is in Europe) is my weapon of choice. Keep up the good work and be safe in these strange times.
Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Tim and Christi, I've really enjoyed these videos with Nolan and I'm not even looking to buy another tractor. I also want to thank you for that little tip about the arms being a little out of sync with each other on the quick attach. It just so happens that I noticed mine does the same thing and I was thinking just today that I may have to contact my Massey dealer to see if there is something wrong with my tractor. Now I don't have to make that call and embarrass myself! Thanks again!
That mower deck had a fantastic cut finish to it!
It was great that you took the time to show us this procedure.
This was absolutely a great idea! I really dislike going to the dealer as you don’t get any real-life experience. That type of experience/test drive will allow the buyer to make the correct choices!
You are the sole reason that I purchased a 1025R when you started your channel
...That, and you become accustomed to the shape of the lawn and how the deck handles it. Sometimes a smaller deck works best on little ridges, but I have 3 mowers for different areas of the property. 1026R for the barnyard & 10 acres around, Zero Turn for the house yard, and push for trimming around the house.
As an owner of an X570 with a nice diff lock, That 1025 is an absolute beast to do that ditch. I use my diff lock every time I"m in a ditch, because it just feels better, more stable than without it.
Thanks for all of your videos. I thought it was great when I started to recognize places in your videos. I only live about an hour south of you. I bought a 1025R about two weeks ago. I have already put about 20 hours on it. I have built a pull off for my camper and trailer, moved 22 ton of rock, graded the driveway, removed an old fence, and plowed a garden. I find myself coming up with projects just so I can use the tractor. Keep up the great work. God bless you and your family.
Nolan, I too was part of the TTWT tractor school and needed several lessons so Tim said. But once I got my own 1025R. he needed a new student to do the test track mowing part. I'm thinking about buying a 5 series so I can be trained in a Cab. Happy Tractoring
You are a successful graduate of the TTWT school, Ken!!!
If I was buying today I would change some things. I got my 1025r in late 2018 and these were not out yet, but I would have the R3 tires rather than the R4's and would have had the front diverter valve installed so I don't have to worry about it later. I would buy with the tractor anything that requires it to go back to the dealer for like the front or rear diverter valves or engine block heater, etc. My dealer didn't charge anything for install if bought with the tractor and if you can afford it, that is the time to do those things. Get the attachments later on cheaper. I got the full package with TLB and 60" mid mount mower. I didn't want to pay for the backhoe, but I had some plans for it and always wanted one so I got it to have. The 0% for 84 months helps out a lot! Also, don't forget the loadngo! Very nice! Easy install and can be bought later.
Same here, I should have had the 3rd function valve installed, and rear remotes...didn't do either...so now if I want them its a nice chunk of change to have them installed.
love watching the tires turn backward while it is going forward :) Great video
I’ve seen heavy equipment techs use colored zip ties when they take apart hydronic value blocks so you put one on each side of the connection and it’s easy to put back and lasts. Might wear better then paint.
Common mechanics/ececricicians trick is colored zip ties.
driving across the hill was interesting. I have a 4 - 1 Slope and wondered if I could go across the slope. Not for mowing but for rototiller or flail mowing. educating video.
That was awfully nice of you to let him cut your whole yard like that. Lol. Send him over my way and I will let him try out a Kubota B2650 and he can finish re-grading my yard for me. I have 1 acre yard and half of it floods really bad in the spring so I am changing which way tbe yard slopes so all tbe water is going to go to a detention pond I am going to dig. As a matter of fact he can try out the backhoe too. Good video Tim. Keep them coming.
Just commenting for viewer engagement. Very nice video series, and I hope it continues.
I have the same reverse switch on my d120 mower... it’s so annoying. Instead of looking behind me to see what’s going on I gotta find the button and mess with that. So I got wired it so the mower always thinks it’s pressed and then I some more work and repurposed the button for a car horn. Ever since I did that it has made life much easier.
A couple Kubota BX differences. Center scalp wheel on 60" deck, standard. Backing up while mowing, no button to push.
The biggest cut quality for grass is wide front tires flatten the grass and ends up a little longer than the rest.
Good video Tim!
Your first two are good points. The third...I think front tires are identical size on both machines.
Tim, The third was all small tractors verses zero turn comment. Oh BTW, check fuel consumptions of 1023, 1025, Bx2380. Might surprise you.
We have two cubcadets at my house and yesterday me and my grandma mowed are big lawn me and my grandma make a good team
Good teaching video. It is nice to see decks and loaders going on and off in real world conditions.
Ha Tim, thus I'm having my 1025R, I never knew about the push and run your PTO in reverse..... great video, I really enjoy those detailed videos, you (I) learn a bunch on the things you point out! My peeve really is, that compared to my flail mower, my belly mower cut perfectly on a billiard table flat soil, but as soon as a dip comes, it either scalps or I get stuck, because it got hung up on the following ridge. We've a larger septic mountain and to feel a tad more at ease, I've installed 3" spacer, made a world of a difference!!
One tip though, I never go off my shed with Johnny, w/o it "wearing" the front loader. Saved me numerous times to dig myself out of the spring season wet soil.
Thank you Tim Christy & Nolan I’ve learned she will not still let buy a 1025R but when I do I’ll know a lot thank to all of you
Hey Tim I loved the video keep up the good work!
That mid mount cuts just fine...for my tastes! Nice!
Wow Tim you’re a clever guy getting someone else to mow your grass like that. I want to be next
Oh, you want to mow my yard next? A friend volunteered this week to do it with Vinny. So, you’ll have to wait :-)
Tractor Time with Tim just put me on the list
Tim another tip for your hose cap color coding, is to get multicolored zip ties. Realize you need 4 different colors and 2 of each color. (You may not find the exact same colors as factory colors.) Multicolored zip ties can be found at lots of places. Harbor Freight has an assortment of lengths and colors.
Color coded zip ties work great for coupler identification. One of the same color on both sides of a connection point. They last a long time and they tend to stay in place.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the loader hydraulic couplers and I'd like to see an update video on the Versa Turf tires. How do they compare to the R4 tires as far a turf damage and matting down grass when mowing?
1:55 that cat though :D
Tim this is by far the best intro someone could ever experience in the process of purchasing a 1025R. I must stress to point out that the deck is a Quick Attach deck and accessory ramps?
Sean, I can't understand your question ...if it IS a question:
> I must stress to point out that the deck is a Quick Attach deck and accessory ramps?
I guess when I go to the dealer to try out a JD or Kubota tractor, I'll have the ask the sales(wo)man if I can mow grass, dig a ditch or move some dirt in their yard for a good overall experience in my test drive :)
I think so. Perhaps just ask them for a plane ticket to visit TTWT???
Kind of wish I was able to do that before I bought my 2025r.
@@jjr897 Why? Is there something that you don't like about the 2025r that would have made you go for another tractor model?
This is the problem with I think every dealer out there...they have no place to really do any type of demo....any tractor can drive across a paved parking lot or gravel lot, who cares....what I want to know is if that thing will lift a bucket of gravel, dirt, etc. Cut my lawn good, plow, etc.
Same thing for purchasing ATV's and UTV's, any of them can drive across a paved parking lot...its what kind of work and how much of it can they do at once, and can they get through the slop is what's important. I don't care how fast it goes, I need to know if it can handle and hold up to the tasks I need it to do.
Most excellent 1025r training video - Course#: TTWT 101... great job all-around... very enjoyable to watch and informative (Mary and Martha were also quite entertaining !!)...
Tim you should get in touch with Tractor Tools Direct about their compact hay balers.
I liike the cyclist entering the time warp at 8:51 Christy's editng skills are getting amazing! Good video. Thanks for sharing!
So is the cat a shop cat? Love it!
The Versa Turf tires are a game changer much smoother ride imo. I have a bumpy lawn, they make a big difference. Just a side note, how are those new stay sharp blades working out?
Kitties stealing the show again!!!! Kitties for the win!
The reverse override switch would drive me nuts having to push that every time I touch reverse. On my smaller garden tractor I can simply flip a switch to enable reverse mow until I shut off the mower. My large commerical zero turn I don't have to worry about that at all thank goodness. 😊
Just bypass the switch. Not hard at all.
A strategically placed zip tie fixes that problem...the first “mod” I did on my 1025r.
My Cub Cadet XT1 lawn tractor you simply turn the ignition key and press a button to enable reverse mowing, and it stays there till you are finished or you turn the key to disable it...and just about every time I mow my lawn the first time I backup I'm reminded of that LOL.
I like the BX but don't have a mid mount mower for it....yet. Was supposed to be in my original purchase package and salesman forgot to include it....so at some point I'll have to go buy one, but I have a lawn tractor so not in any hurry to spend another $2500 for a mower deck.
i might be considered fussy, but I have my old mower 48' deck for tight and rough areas, my X350 with bagger on for the lawn areas ,a dn of course the 1025 for the back paddock and of course the loader, harrows, rotary hoe, loader, post holer, ripper and pipelayer etc. . .
Nolan, If your a couple of hours north you can come and mow my yard with an X738. Even after I bought it dealer ignored me when I wanted him to demonstrate the auto connect deck.
Dealer I bought the 2025R from would not show me how to remove the loader.
Tim, I think you have sold another 1025! If your going to start classes I want to try the Artillian grapple, tiller, and small Rhino.
Glad to see Hoosiers on here. I just subscribed. I'm in Clay County, Brazil.
Welcome! Been to Brazil several times.
Cool video, funny nosey cats…
TTWT School, That was so informative. JD should "give" you a 72" Zero Turn mower. R series please.
Tim 1025R is good tractor to start out on it not big or to small. Tim you make a good sale person for compact tractor
Love the Oregon hat... Go Ducks! and a pretty good video too.
These are great demonstrations for a first time buyer, it would have been nice to be able to do this when we were buying our tractor!
The B2650 Kubota you dont have a pto override reverse switch when mowing.
Wish I had you around so I could try one out never used a tractor before but just order my new john deere 1025r hopefully I can figure it out lol
Funny a lawn mower commercial popped up during this video about a remote control mower and the guy laying in a hammock
Purchased a new 1025R today, pick it up tomorrow 😁
Congratulations!
I find that if I mow my yard at a 45 degree angle I don’t get the step effect in my cut.
I always appreciate the content. However to go from dissing the bx for not having a drive over deck to showing having to use plier to connect the couplings on the 1025r without a mention of the Kubota quick attach coupler is hypocritical.
To each their own, but my loader comes on and off every time I mow my grass. The mower deck only comes off when I am getting into some “heavy” dirt work.
I wish my bx23s had the turning radius of the 1025r, wish I had lift of the loader. But the lower overall height of the rops allows me to store the tractor and scoot under trees better. Lower rops combined with the ease of removing the loader and backhoe swing over to the kubota.
Tim Gregis, I believe we have been quite open about what we see as shortcomings and inadequacies of the 1025r.
Simply unfair for you to assert that we have not been so.
Even the example you point to would have been left out of the video entirely if I were a ‘fan boy’.
I raved about the BX single point connector in the 1025r VS. BX series.
I would ask you to show me another channel who is as straightforward and open about the downsides of their favorite brand as we have been. I certainly haven’t seen one!
Tractor Time with Tim I think I was shooting from the hip a bit more than taking extra time to explain my thoughts better.
I bought a tractor in large part from your channel. I think you all attempt to be very pragmatic in your approach and try to distance yourself from the tractor color fan clubs. That I applaud you for.
I did not mean to imply that you are showing bias, merely that in that instance there seemed to be a deviation from the normal abundance of caution normally applied to show a non bias.
Again, I applaud your channel, it is very helpful to myself and many others.
I’ve noticed if you don’t have much yard (grass) you want it to looked damn good. If you have acres you don’t have the time for it unless your retired and have nothing better to do.
Around Iowa, farmers have like 4-5 acre yards that they keep immaculate and they also mow all the grass around their corn and bean fields I'm guessing to keep weeds and bugs at bay.
I have trouble with scalping especially turning and on hilly areas. Seems my 60D deck cuts way low unless I keep it on a 9 or 10 notch. Hooking up the mower deck is my biggest issue too. I struggle to get it to latch correctly. Good to know others think it’s a bit finicky.
Did you see my video about how to adjust the autoconnect deck? Perhaps worth your time to take a look!
good job im thinking i might get one. your a really good sales men . by the way it looks like your havent missed to many cheeseburgers lately ,you might think about a little bit of old school work ,if you know what i mean .
Sometimes you need to tap or press a nipple on a hydrolic hose if for some reason it gets under pressure while sitting uninstalled.
Nolan needs to take a swing at removing, but particularly re-installing the backhoe AFTER it sags.
That’s one high quality cat
I never really back up. I don’t really care if I have circles all over my yard. So so like if I’m going around something I do a clover kind of shape to get all 4 sides of it. Lol. Like you said out in the country it doesn’t really matter. Careful with blowing that grass on the road. I believe some say that’s illegal because motorcycles could slip on it.
1:55 lol the cat is back
These were great, Tim. I picked up a couple tips even though I already own a slightly larger Kubota. This would be a super helpful video for anyone considering a sub-compact. Question: is the ROPS intended to be at that angle? It looks funny to me. Thank you!
The Deere ROPS design is stupid! No two ways about it! Sorry to be so blunt!
Just got thinking.... maybe you should mention some servicing ? I’m a Deere tech who works on tons of compacts, mention grease fittings on drive shafts that get ignored and the small suction fuel filter under left step by bottom of fuel tank. Just FYI, great channel !
Hi Mike. We have several episodes on lubrication. I guess we shoulda mentioned it here.
@@TractorTimewithTim , Thanks for reply, Love the channel.....Maybe I've missed those, new to your videos, but definite thumbs up !!
Welcome! We have 600 episodes, so no surprise that some have slipped by! We need to find a better way to organize!
@@TractorTimewithTim , My big problem is this spring at dealership has been abnormally nuts, 6 day weeks for last couple months, work is cutting in on my you tube time !! Kubota's are ok but give me a rash...by the way....lol....after 20 years as tech...my blood is green
A 18-24 hp tlb with a artrillian front grapple and a belly mower with a rear blade would be a good starter tractor. They have some nice rear finish mowers that work good rougheer areas.
Tim and Kristy (S) I agree with Earl Smithson (below) If you could become "paired-up" with a dealer (Good Works) then real training could be done. You would need some petty big acreage for "school". I'd love it myself and it would be all of the maintenance greasing, cleaning, and tire changing/fix-a-flat, as well as, operating specific attachments and sharpening blades etc. Think about how you'd train you child in becoming a driver!
If there is a problem with training tractors , maybe the class should be limited to people committed to buying only?
Love the intro Tim. Great video!!!
Very helpful video. Didn't know you were in Indiana. I live just outside of Gas City, IN. Been researching tractors have pretty much decided I will be getting a John Deere just trying to decide what I want. Want something a little bigger than the 1025.
Hey Nolan...just FYI but the BX will mow backwards without pushing a button. :) Great video series Tim!
Great job on the video. Thanks Larry
Love the burger in the logo!
Does the 2038R mow faster than the 1025r? The issue we have at the farm is hills with the ZTR. Musing about the next go around, just getting one of the Korean small tractors with no loader or anything for mowing (keeping the 5000 series with loader), as it's about the price of a new ZTR, has 4wd, and will probably last 2.5-3x the hours. It's a trade-off between mowing time vs. traction, which turns into mowing time. Having to go around and just now up a particular slope, Because if you face the ZTR down it, it'll slide down uncontrollably. I'm not sure there is a perfect solution, but will be looking at that new Cub ZTR with the steering wheel, as well.
I'm not Tim, but maybe I have some experience here.
I live on 3 acres with the house on a large, pretty steep hill (I don't exactly know the grade of the hill) and only have an old Dixon 50" ZTR. It depends on the steepness of the hills and the size of the steep part. I mow probably 98% of the yard with the zero turn even with some pucker factor. However, I have a lot of experience with the machine (been mowing on it since 2004) so I know when I am close to the limit. Experience is important in that. That being said, the other 2% of the yard is hills that go into the neighboring properties and are both too steep and have fences at the top meaning the only option is side hilling. I tried that a few times, and while I'm still alive and it didn't tip over, I don't want to tempt fate again. I could do it in one pass with the 50" deck but it was sketchy. After leaving it to grow up for a month plus every year and then chopping it down with a weed whacker, I finally bought a cheap battery-powered mower from Home Depot. That little push mower handles it well and keeps it from turning into a snake habitat.
Tractors are more durable, but some zero turns can last a while. I don't treat my zero turn nicely and I've used it for things it shouldn't have been used for because it's the only power equipment I have. I've dragged big piles of limbs off with it, pulled a lawn sweeper that swept the entire 3 acres once (that's what I get for not mowing for a month and boy, it didn't like doing the entire yard pulling that sweeper)... It's still here 16 years later and starts pretty easily. I probably have 1000 hours on it (it never had an hour meter) over that time. Some people get some insane (10,000+) hours out of them.
It really depends on how you want to spend your time and which one will be faster. I mowed this same property for my grandpa before 2004 using his Yanmar GT14, and while it was a sweet machine it took forever to mow. The Z literally cut the time in half, and it's only going about 6-7 mph at full sticks. I'd also maybe test a few different brands and styles of Z on your property before ruling them out completely (unless you're hills are insanely steep). Dixon mowers (as far as I know) weren't known for holding hills well, but this one works for me. Grasshoppers, and specifically the front mount ones, seem to be well-regarded for hillside stability.
Ultimately, get what you want and have fun with it. When the Z dies I'm going to probably switch to a SCUT just for the added benefits of the tractor, but I'll miss being able to mow my lawn in 2 hours.
Another option (if the Z is too sketchy for you and since you're only looking at mowing really) would be an X7 series from Deere. They cost a lot, but they seem (to me, at least) to be more nimble than a SCUT. Specifically one of the mowers with 4 wheel steer like the x734, 739, or 754 (the diesel).
@@southpawxj ZTRs typically take am engine and hydro motors at around 1000hrs in pro use. Less in the hills, but more if they aren't run hot all day every day, so we figure about 1000hrs is typical. That's around 6 years for us. diesel tractors last in the 3000hr+ range. We try to mow as much with the 5320 as possible because it rides much better and burns a ton less fuel than the Scag. Between both sides of the road, my uncle being on the other side, there is probably a total of 25-30 acres mowed, but some of it only a couple times a year. Some of the hills are 35-40% grade in sections, but not largely. 20-25% is common. The grasshopper style is also an option. When my Grandpa went from the 1050 Deere to the 5300 years ago, he also got a JD riding mower which became nearly worn out in like 2 years, so I don't see a riding mower in our future. It'll either be a small tractor with a belly mower or some pro-class mower or another.
I really only ask the question because watching, it looks like the 1025r mows pretty slowly, and they talked about the cut quality not being what a ZTR is
@@bartonmd Man, that's a lot of grass! There's a ton of options out there. Yeah, my ZTR beats the crud out of me if I'm trying to cut too fast. I wish I had some sort of suspension seat or suspension in general so I could not get beat up. How wide of a mower do you run on the 5320? It's funny to think of a ztr as a trimming mower but that seems like what you're doing there.
I am considering this for my 3 acres. But I’m worried the weight of the machine and industrial tires would just be bad for the lawn with regular weekly use. The wheel paths would eventually compact an make ruts. Then the grass would die. I’ve seen this in yards the have pros cut their grass. They use heavy ZTRs and this is the result. I’m in central Indiana/Illinois area with typical sandy topsoil and average grass/weeds. My yard is no golf course. But it looks great when it’s mowed.
I don’t find that to be a concern.
You’ll love the tractor for all its other purposes.
I think the Kabota has a one piece hydraulic connection and you can put that on your John Deere for the bucket connection. I could have it backwards but I seen a video of someone installing one on a tractor.
That would be me. I showed the install of the single point connector on the 1025r.
We're about to take delivery of a JD 1025R with a loader, backhoe and 60D mower. I've watched a lot of videos between TTWT, Good Works Tractors, and others as well as spending time doing research on the specs of different tractors. I fully expect to be satisfied with our purchase when it arrives. One question about the mowing deck: can it be raised higher up with the PTO height adjustment? We have some high grass that needs cut down and it would be best to do multiple passes.
The mower deck doesn’t raise much at all! No way around it.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thank you very much.
Tim, I know its a safety issue, but I by-passed the reverse switch so I can mow in reverse without having to touch any controls. When I connect my loader, after connecting the hoses, I put the tractor in neutral and let the loader pull the tractor.
Tim, I also had a problem with hydraulic connections. I blasted them with brake cleaner. Dirt gets everywhere, it did the trick.
Very helpful
The tease on the single point connection! You have my attention :) Here's hoping it works for the h120 loader (and bonus points if it supports a diverter as well) :)
Adam, we’ve done a complete episode installing the single point connector. It works with h120...except the hoses have a 90 where you don’t need it. You can either get by with it, or get different hoses. Get the kit at shopgreendealer.com/ttwt use code ttwt for free shipping.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks Tim, I saw that one (ua-cam.com/video/-Z8DhTXBYnI/v-deo.html) but was holding back because of the finance committee and because it seemed like it'd interfere with a diverter valve for a 3rd function (at the very least I'd need to separately disconnect the electrical every time - which seems like the kind of thing I'd forget to do). The tease at 16:12 made me hope you might have something coming to help with both my problems :)
I've been thinking I can probably get by without the 3rd function for a grapple (and maybe snow blade) just using pallet forks/bolt on hooks and chains instead (given the kinds of stuff I tend to do anyway) so it might be a moot point - but if I had the option down the road all the better. Between the two I think I actually think I'd prefer the single-point connector given how much I take the loader on and off. Maybe if I decide down the road to get a grapple I might be better served just getting a rear remote (from summit hydraulics) and some long hoses instead of a diverter (since I already have power beyond for the hoe). 🤔
Curiosity almost killed the cat @ 13:51! Fearless kitty does not run away from the tractor!