Algol, thank you very much. I was very happy with the outcome of the project and I sure love that soil pulverizer.. Thanks for watching and stay in touch -Bill
The best money I ever spent on my tractor was a hydraulic top link. It’s very useful especially using the rake. From the seat I can change the length of the top link and change the way the rake grabs material. Then when spreading top soil the hydro top link helps to smooth the soil much better than a fixed link. It would very much help you w the pulverizer especially if you just wanted the wheel to work. You’d just adjust the link until only the wheel was on the ground then move it back to level. Just a thought
Bill Burkhart yes if you don’t already have them. You’ll need the “3rd hydraulic Selective Control Valve (SCV)”. It’ll be an extra lift arm close by the Rock shaft Control Lever (the main arm to lift implements). However if you don’t it’s not hard at all to add them. I added my backhoe attachment, power beyond kit for my backhoe as well as a hydraulic oil cooler w radiator. The parts are pricey but even more expensive if the dealer does it. But if you’re mechanically inclined at all you can install it In a few hours. I’m disabled and installed mine over the course of a week. But I could only work about 30 mins at a time. If you’re close with your dealer they can walk you through it I’m sure if the instructions aren’t satisfactory. As for me it has been absolutely invaluable. The hydro top link coupled w a quick hitch i only have to get off the tractor if I’m installing an implement that requires the pto engaged otherwise I back up to it pick it up and go. Here’s a link to a picture where the 3rd SCV should be on your 1025 www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=NYMGYz0U&id=7F14449CBFD6E9E82CD257D04D94141F17001FEB&thid=OIP.NYMGYz0U7nKNd5A8YxRv4wHaHa&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fsalesmanual.deere.com%2Fsales%2Fsalesmanual%2Fimages%2FNA%2Ftractors%2Ffeatures_attachment%2F1023e_1026r_cuts%2Fr4b000747_scv_lock_1023e.jpg&exph=275&expw=275&q=3rd+scv+for+john+deere+1025r&simid=608043500933742971&selectedindex=36&vt=1&eim=3,4,2,1,6. Hope this helps.
Hi from Minnesota! I just started watching your videos, good job! You know those Land Pride Attachments work better behind a Orange Tractor. Just Saying. I am fortunate to have 1 green lawn tractor and 2 orange utility tractors. They all are great.
Cleon Main Hello Cleon, no argument from me, Kubota makes a great tractor. I’m somewhat loyal to Deere since they have a plant in Dubuque. However I really like the land pride implements, much lower cost and The quality T is equal to any
Thanks for the video bill. I need to redo the entire back yard including killing off the existing grass. Do you think this attachment would be able to handle both tasks of running thru the yard and killing off the grass and then smoothing dirt back out (obviously what its meant for) after digging trenches?
@@4u2nve You are correct! pulling the Impliment across the ground causes the roller to roll. I hope I didn’t miss lead anybody saying it was driven by its own power.
Dropping a LIKE on your video here. I note that the device is not connected to a PTO, thus, it is really doing the work on its own... I like that, and it seems to have done a great job here. You are critical of your working with it - but it looks like you did a fantastic job and really learned how to make this tool work for your needs - Watching and Supporting!
Hello Ray, thank you for the kind review. I have a couple of new videos coming out with the pulverizer, I really like the results it provides. Thanks for subscribing!
Hey, happy Saturday, if you have that valve adjust, between your feet on the floor, turn left or right, to adjust the rise and drop of the 3 point hitch, I've got a 1026 r, don't know if 1025 have it, if so, adjust to your liking,
That knob only adjust drop speed. there is an adjustment on lift height but its under the plastic to the right of the seat. but you have to be careful not to set it to high where it dead heads the hydraulics. You can also rotate around the 3 pt arms. The hole isn't centered and will give extra 3 inches of lift.
Good morning Jonathan, you’re correct that roller has a couple dozen spikes that break up the ground, set the seed and provide a very nice level spot. The shanks on the pulverizer will tear the ground up a head of the rolling spikes to help get the terrain you want. I’ve use these for putting in entirely new yards, and make spot repairs and existing yards, I find it to be a very valuable tool. Thanks for taking time to come and have a great weekend
I know its been a couple years but there is a valve to control the flow rate of the three point hydro. It’s causes the drop rate to be much slower, i have since traded my 1025 but i think this valve is under the seat
Your videos are the BEST sir! Both educational and informative, and you have the voice for TV. Your work speaks for itself. I am glad I found this channel and there is plenty of content! Thanks for sharing! I am a fan indeed!
@@billburkhart it has been interesting to say the least! But your videos have been helpful to watch and a calming factor! Thanks for your response and you do great work sir!
That’s the way I do my seeding. I have a 500# seed spreader for my tractor and When I plant anything I’ll put 1 bag of seed to 1 bag of fertilizer. Mix it all in and it spreads the seed and fertilizer perfectly and it grows very fast. Not to mention it takes half the time because it’s spread only once. One year my friend planted for me and he spread the seed then spread the fertilizer and I could tell a huge difference in growth. When I spread it all together I get growth within the first week. Then It’s very thick. When it was spread separately there was no growth until the 3rd week , almost a month. So give it a try. I’m sure your results will be the same.
Hello, I can tell you the pulverizer does a very good job of loosening, pulverizing , and leveling packed and encrusted soils in preparation for seeding. I believe the box blade design doesn't pulverize or break down hard dirt as well, leaving the ground much rougher than the pulverizer.
Hi Bill. I’m a new viewer. Found you after Tractor Time with Tim mentioned you in his video. I am binge watching several of your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for taking your time to capture these projects and share your thoughts with us.
Hello Doug, thanks so much for making me aware of how you found my channel. I try to get out a decent quality video once a month. Thanks so much for watching what part of the country are you in.
@Bill Burkhart thank you for your reply Bill. We are in Green Bay, and in process of buying a house in the country with hilly land, and a long driveway. I just ordered a new 1025R, snow blower, belly mower, box blade, loader & bucket, iMatch, weights, with a few more things still needed such as forks, 3-point weight bar, soft cab, hooks for the bucket, ........... and a lot to learn. That last one should have been the first one. :-) I’ll try to not ask questions that are too basic, like how do you know how far to put the spikes down on the box blade? Or, when washing the tractor, under the hood or anyplace else, what can I not spray with a garden hose or pressure sprayer? Or, should I really follow the John Deere 500 hour cycle for the front axel fluid which seems way too long? See, lots to learn. PS: My family came from Lost Nation Iowa, but moved to North East Wisconsin before I was born.
@@DougAlesUSA Doug, your land sounds very familiar I have 17 acres here and very few level spots. As far as the box blade goes, start out with no scarifiers down take a pass, then lower your scarifiers one notch at a time , take another pass and see what your results are. Keep doing this until you find that sweet spot with your box blade. Regarding the fluid changes, I change all my fluids by calendar and not hours. You’ll have to take into consideration how you are using your machine to determine how many months you’re comfortable going without a change. I recently changed all my filters and then re-topped off the fluids because I only had 100 hours on the fluid , but after one year, I wanted to change the filters. Regarding washing under the hood, I never wash the engine I regularly blow it off with an air compressor and hand wipe wipe What I care to wipe off. I hope this answers some of your questions reach out to me anytime good luck with your new tractor, remember if the short hairs stand up on the back your neck you may want to reconsider what you’re doing, as stupid as that sounds Ive changed my plans after experiencing that several times. Stay healthy and we’ll.
Great video, I really like that you put follow up progress pictures at 1 month increments. So many of these videos only show you the completed project and not how it looks once its had time to grow.
Happy Saturday Michael, thanks for noticing that, it's intentional. The downside is it takes me longer to post videos waiting for the end results. Thank you for taking the time to write.
Hello, I have not had that opportunity, interesting question though. . My property is 60% hills so I'd be concerned about being on ice with the tractor. Thanks for the question. Maybe someone else has tried that and can comment.
If a manufacturer lists a capacity the actual working capacity is about 20-25% higher. So attaching an implement that is under the rated load is 120% fine..
Bill, I enjoyed the tractor video and how you used the pulverizer. I think you evened the bare area quite well. I'd say professionally done (smile). Have a great week. Thumbs up.
Thank you Houndsman! I love that thing! I have two new yards to put in using the pulverizer at friends homes this fall if it quits raining. I've learned to adjust the drop rate control and now it works perfectly. Lots of videos coming over winter. Thanks for writing and subscribing.
Does your Deere have a 3 Pt lever to regulate the drop rate, other than the hydraulic fluid control knob below operator's seat? I went through a lot of grief with my rotary cutter on my Massey 1710 before I could raise/lower without it being too fast or too slow or too "jerky" in movement. Looking forward to your next videos.
Happy Saturday, yes my tractor does have a control knob to control the drop rate. I forgot it was there until a viewer reminded me of it's function. That eliminated the pulverizer dropping to hard and fast. Thanks for writing- Bill
You mentioned you were playing with the weight on the machine. You do not actually have positive down pressure on this tractor, only some type of draft control. Very few large tractors even have positive cycinder down-pressure. You may consider using a hydro cylinder top link, you could then adjust the angle on the fly. Absolutly fantastic lawn rehab job!!!
Hello Flyingdutchman, I will definitely look into your suggestion. I have 2 yards to install during the summer of 2018 at my friends homes this summer, that may be a valuable piece of equipment. Thanks for your comment
I'm not familiar with that particular model but most John Deere tractors have a sensitivity adjustment for the 3 point. Have you found anything or about that?
Mark, Thanks for asking, I was told the adjustment knob is between the operators legs, down low. Once I knew that I made the adjustments and it controls the drop rate very well. Thanks again.
Jason, that's a good question. I'll find out next week when I pulverize a new yard that has existing yard. He doesn't want to use Roundup so we're going to cut the grass short, pulverize it and core it at the same time. Stay tuned.
I think a lot of the time with the straw blankets there is a grass sead within the straw I don't know if that's always the case in those straw blankets.
He says 675 lbs is all he wants to put on the machine. Well I received a safety notice on my 1025 r that says do not use the tractor with the 120 loader without wheel weights, liquid in the tires and 875 lbs on the rear hitch. I say again 875 lbs on the rear hitch. This means to meet the manual change you should not use the loader without the required ballast which this equipment does not meet. I’m seeing a lawyer for this was not addressed until after receiving the tractor. Check out John Deere safety notices on a goggle search. Their fix is to just change the operators manual."#&*+.
The backhoe is the heaviest implement and weighs about 675. I use the loader all the time with ballasted tires and lighter implements such as a box blade. Some of those notices are for those who have no common sense and do not think about the weight of material being manipulated with the loader.
You probably received that safety notice because some ignorant git did not have any tractor knowledge, did something stupid, blamed it on the tractor and hired a lawyer to try to bully John Deere. So Deere's lawyers did what lawyers do. The end result was to raise the price of the tractor to pay for the lawyer's work. You are certainly within your rights to spend money on a lawyer, but IMO your complaint is pretty lame. You could have researched all of this before buying a tractor. Deere has manuals online. So go ahead, spend money on a lawyer so everyone else going forward gets to pay more for their tractor. Or maybe not, man up and be more responsible in your consumerism. PS: thumbs up, Bill.
@@markproulx1472 If you haven't been back to Iowa in a while you may enjoy my video "Pond Update No Fix Yet" it starts out with a nearby movie filming site.
Hello Rob, I've been told that before, I do have a larger project coming up this fall that will allow the machine to get up to speed and allow the roller to roll faster. Thanks for the comment.
Hello Steven, that's a great question I've never been asked..............I've given this a lot of thought and will tell you if I could only have one implement..........and I'm not saying this should be for everyone.........it would be the soil pulverizer. It rips up hard packed soils but doesn't make it as fine as a tiller, the scarifiers go down about 4-6" plenty deep for new seed, rolls out a nice smooth bedding for seed, and it can strike rocks without damaging it. Now keep in mind it depends what kind of soil you have and where you live. The landscape rake and tiller have also been used by me to plant new seed. Keep in mind I really enjoy planting new yards and if I can only take one implement, the pulverizer meets my expectations. Stay Healthy! , Have a great Spring
Wow, your hard work sure paid off!
Algol, thank you very much. I was very happy with the outcome of the project and I sure love that soil pulverizer.. Thanks for watching and stay in touch -Bill
You did a great job! Looks Great.
Thank you Gary. Hope you have a great spring and don’t forget to set the clocks ahead.-Bill
I love seeing little hobby farmers playing with their toys
The best money I ever spent on my tractor was a hydraulic top link. It’s very useful especially using the rake. From the seat I can change the length of the top link and change the way the rake grabs material. Then when spreading top soil the hydro top link helps to smooth the soil much better than a fixed link.
It would very much help you w the pulverizer especially if you just wanted the wheel to work. You’d just adjust the link until only the wheel was on the ground then move it back to level.
Just a thought
Hello Shawn, I'd really like to have that feature. Would I add an extra set of hydraulic connections?
Bill Burkhart yes if you don’t already have them. You’ll need the “3rd hydraulic Selective Control Valve (SCV)”. It’ll be an extra lift arm close by the Rock shaft Control Lever (the main arm to lift implements). However if you don’t it’s not hard at all to add them. I added my backhoe attachment, power beyond kit for my backhoe as well as a hydraulic oil cooler w radiator. The parts are pricey but even more expensive if the dealer does it.
But if you’re mechanically inclined at all you can install it In a few hours. I’m disabled and installed mine over the course of a week. But I could only work about 30 mins at a time. If you’re close with your dealer they can walk you through it I’m sure if the instructions aren’t satisfactory.
As for me it has been absolutely invaluable. The hydro top link coupled w a quick hitch i only have to get off the tractor if I’m installing an implement that requires the pto engaged otherwise I back up to it pick it up and go. Here’s a link to a picture where the 3rd SCV should be on your 1025 www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=NYMGYz0U&id=7F14449CBFD6E9E82CD257D04D94141F17001FEB&thid=OIP.NYMGYz0U7nKNd5A8YxRv4wHaHa&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fsalesmanual.deere.com%2Fsales%2Fsalesmanual%2Fimages%2FNA%2Ftractors%2Ffeatures_attachment%2F1023e_1026r_cuts%2Fr4b000747_scv_lock_1023e.jpg&exph=275&expw=275&q=3rd+scv+for+john+deere+1025r&simid=608043500933742971&selectedindex=36&vt=1&eim=3,4,2,1,6.
Hope this helps.
...A+... Really good job, love the video much thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ernest, appreciate your comments
That pulvierizer did a nice job. That is an implement I would like to have.
I realize it is pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good place to watch newly released movies online ?
@Kalel Ty I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@Kalel Ty try Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
I'm looking at getting a compact tractor hopefully next year 🙏. This looks like a great tool to have
John you’ll be amazed at the tasks you’re fine for the pulverizer, it’s a great tool to have. Stay healthy thanks for checking in
Hi from Minnesota! I just started watching your videos, good job! You know those Land Pride Attachments work better behind a Orange Tractor. Just Saying. I am fortunate to have 1 green lawn tractor and 2 orange utility tractors. They all are great.
Cleon Main Hello Cleon, no argument from me, Kubota makes a great tractor. I’m somewhat loyal to Deere since they have a plant in Dubuque. However I really like the land pride implements, much lower cost and The quality T is equal to any
The difference between this element, soil conditioner, tiller, Harley rake? Why did you use this one versus the others?
Nice video.
Thank you!
Nice job sir.
Thank you David, I have some bigger jobs coming if it quits raining before the frost starts. Thanks for your comments.
Thanks for the video bill. I need to redo the entire back yard including killing off the existing grass. Do you think this attachment would be able to handle both tasks of running thru the yard and killing off the grass and then smoothing dirt back out (obviously what its meant for) after digging trenches?
Hi Joel, check out video 114 and you'll see what the pulverizer will do to an existing lawn. I probably wouldn't recommend it.
It seems like your channel and Tractor Time with Tim are similar.... Both of you are well versed in this area of expertise!
I thought the roller spun under its own power! Why wouldn’t they make it that way?
@@4u2nve You are correct! pulling the Impliment across the ground causes the roller to roll. I hope I didn’t miss lead anybody saying it was driven by its own power.
Thank you I really like the pulverizer too.
It's your voice and demeanor that makes the difference at 3:50 am! Thanks Bill! The struggle is Real!
I just notice the model number is incorrect, its a SP 2060
Nice work. What rpms do you run working your tractor?
Dropping a LIKE on your video here. I note that the device is not connected to a PTO, thus, it is really doing the work on its own... I like that, and it seems to have done a great job here. You are critical of your working with it - but it looks like you did a fantastic job and really learned how to make this tool work for your needs - Watching and Supporting!
Hello Ray, thank you for the kind review. I have a couple of new videos coming out with the pulverizer, I really like the results it provides. Thanks for subscribing!
Hey, happy Saturday, if you have that valve adjust, between your feet on the floor, turn left or right, to adjust the rise and drop of the 3 point hitch, I've got a 1026 r, don't know if 1025 have it, if so, adjust to your liking,
Happy Saturday indeed, I've been overlooking that adjustment knob this entire time!! Thank you so much for the advice. I can't wait to try it again.
That knob only adjust drop speed. there is an adjustment on lift height but its under the plastic to the right of the seat. but you have to be careful not to set it to high where it dead heads the hydraulics. You can also rotate around the 3 pt arms. The hole isn't centered and will give extra 3 inches of lift.
Good job. I think you would have been all right with the 2 roller model. Manufactures always minus 10% or so from lifting capacities etc...
Bobby E Johnson Hi Bobby, after using this on other jobs, I agree. Thanks for commenting, enjoy your spring
So, does that wheel spin to pulverize soil? It seems like it just rolls with the ground like an aerator.
Good morning Jonathan, you’re correct that roller has a couple dozen spikes that break up the ground, set the seed and provide a very nice level spot. The shanks on the pulverizer will tear the ground up a head of the rolling spikes to help get the terrain you want. I’ve use these for putting in entirely new yards, and make spot repairs and existing yards, I find it to be a very valuable tool. Thanks for taking time to come and have a great weekend
Bill , did you set the draft-postional control or did you use hand eye while using the pulverizer?
Hi Dean, i adjust the draft as I go along. Great question, enjoy the weekend.
I know its been a couple years but there is a valve to control the flow rate of the three point hydro. It’s causes the drop rate to be much slower, i have since traded my 1025 but i think this valve is under the seat
Hatya05 You are correct Hatya05. Thanks for reaching out. stay safe friend
Your videos are the BEST sir! Both educational and informative, and you have the voice for TV. Your work speaks for itself. I am glad I found this channel and there is plenty of content! Thanks for sharing! I am a fan indeed!
Hey Aaron, thank you so much, I hope you’re enjoying a pleasant Spring, it’s been nice here in Iowa. Take care buddy. -Bill
@@billburkhart it has been interesting to say the least! But your videos have been helpful to watch and a calming factor! Thanks for your response and you do great work sir!
Thanks Aaron!
So u put fertilizer an grass seed in that spreader? Looks like it do a good job!!
It does a great job and it's a lot easier than pushing the spreader around on wheels. Thanks.
That’s the way I do my seeding. I have a 500# seed spreader for my tractor and When I plant anything I’ll put 1 bag of seed to 1 bag of fertilizer. Mix it all in and it spreads the seed and fertilizer perfectly and it grows very fast. Not to mention it takes half the time because it’s spread only once.
One year my friend planted for me and he spread the seed then spread the fertilizer and I could tell a huge difference in growth.
When I spread it all together I get growth within the first week. Then It’s very thick. When it was spread separately there was no growth until the 3rd week , almost a month.
So give it a try. I’m sure your results will be the same.
Nice job! Enjoyed the video!
Doesn't the pulverizer work like a box blade, the more it's tipped back the less aggressive it is.
Hello, I can tell you the pulverizer does a very good job of loosening, pulverizing , and leveling packed and encrusted soils in preparation for seeding. I believe the box blade design doesn't pulverize or break down hard dirt as well, leaving the ground much rougher than the pulverizer.
Hi Bill. I’m a new viewer. Found you after Tractor Time with Tim mentioned you in his video. I am binge watching several of your videos. Just wanted to say thank you for taking your time to capture these projects and share your thoughts with us.
Hello Doug, thanks so much for making me aware of how you found my channel. I try to get out a decent quality video once a month. Thanks so much for watching what part of the country are you in.
@Bill Burkhart thank you for your reply Bill.
We are in Green Bay, and in process of buying a house in the country with hilly land, and a long driveway.
I just ordered a new 1025R, snow blower, belly mower, box blade, loader & bucket, iMatch, weights, with a few more things still needed such as forks, 3-point weight bar, soft cab, hooks for the bucket, ........... and a lot to learn. That last one should have been the first one. :-)
I’ll try to not ask questions that are too basic, like how do you know how far to put the spikes down on the box blade? Or, when washing the tractor, under the hood or anyplace else, what can I not spray with a garden hose or pressure sprayer? Or, should I really follow the John Deere 500 hour cycle for the front axel fluid which seems way too long? See, lots to learn.
PS: My family came from Lost Nation Iowa, but moved to North East Wisconsin before I was born.
@@DougAlesUSA Doug, your land sounds very familiar I have 17 acres here and very few level spots. As far as the box blade goes, start out with no scarifiers down take a pass, then lower your scarifiers one notch at a time , take another pass and see what your results are. Keep doing this until you find that sweet spot with your box blade.
Regarding the fluid changes, I change all my fluids by calendar and not hours. You’ll have to take into consideration how you are using your machine to determine how many months you’re comfortable going without a change. I recently changed all my filters and then re-topped off the fluids because I only had 100 hours on the fluid , but after one year, I wanted to change the filters.
Regarding washing under the hood, I never wash the engine I regularly blow it off with an air compressor and hand wipe wipe What I care to wipe off.
I hope this answers some of your questions reach out to me anytime good luck with your new tractor, remember if the short hairs stand up on the back your neck you may want to reconsider what you’re doing, as stupid as that sounds Ive changed my plans after experiencing that several times. Stay healthy and we’ll.
Bill Burkhart wow, thank you Bill. 👍
Steller results!
Thank you! Have a nice holiday weekend-Bill
Great video, I really like that you put follow up progress pictures at 1 month increments. So many of these videos only show you the completed project and not how it looks once its had time to grow.
Happy Saturday Michael, thanks for noticing that, it's intentional. The downside is it takes me longer to post videos waiting for the end results.
Thank you for taking the time to write.
Next implement on my bucket list. That looks great!
You’ll really enjoy it.
Rewatched! I love it!
@@aaronburford5701 Happy Sunday evening Aaron. Do you watch the show on Netflix called the Chosen? Its excellent 😁😁-Bill
@@billburkhart i have watched it, I agree it is excellent!
Great job brother
Yep, 12:30 est Bill moments!
That looks really good. the soil pulverizer work nicely on the yard. Well done job.
have you ever tried running the pulverizer over a sheet of ice on the road or driveway? I wonder how it would work as an icebreaker
Hello,
I have not had that opportunity, interesting question though. . My property is 60% hills so I'd be concerned about being on ice with the tractor. Thanks for the question. Maybe someone else has tried that and can comment.
If a manufacturer lists a capacity the actual working capacity is about 20-25% higher. So attaching an implement that is under the rated load is 120% fine..
Hello,
Thanks for sharing that information with me. I'm looking at an attachment that will test your theory this fall..
Bill, I enjoyed the tractor video and how you used the pulverizer. I think you evened the bare area quite well. I'd say professionally done (smile). Have a great week. Thumbs up.
Thank you Houndsman! I love that thing! I have two new yards to put in using the pulverizer at friends homes this fall if it quits raining. I've learned to adjust the drop rate control and now it works perfectly. Lots of videos coming over winter. Thanks for writing and subscribing.
Does your Deere have a 3 Pt lever to regulate the drop rate, other than the hydraulic fluid control knob below operator's seat? I went through a lot of grief with my rotary cutter on my Massey 1710 before I could raise/lower without it being too fast or too slow or too "jerky" in movement. Looking forward to your next videos.
Happy Saturday, yes my tractor does have a control knob to control the drop rate. I forgot it was there until a viewer reminded me of it's function. That eliminated the pulverizer dropping to hard and fast. Thanks for writing- Bill
Looks like you could of screwed the middle arm in a lil more and and set the stop so it didn't go down so far.
Hello Travis, good point. Wishing you a healthy 2021.
You mentioned you were playing with the weight on the machine. You do not actually have positive down pressure on this tractor, only some type of draft control. Very few large tractors even have positive cycinder down-pressure. You may consider using a hydro cylinder top link, you could then adjust the angle on the fly. Absolutly fantastic lawn rehab job!!!
Hello Flyingdutchman, I will definitely look into your suggestion. I have 2 yards to install during the summer of 2018 at my friends homes this summer, that may be a valuable piece of equipment. Thanks for your comment
I'm not familiar with that particular model but most John Deere tractors have a sensitivity adjustment for the 3 point. Have you found anything or about that?
Mark,
Thanks for asking, I was told the adjustment knob is between the operators legs, down low. Once I knew that I made the adjustments and it controls the drop rate very well. Thanks again.
How does this work on either existing grass or areas that have been hit with glyphosate?
Jason, that's a good question. I'll find out next week when I pulverize a new yard that has existing yard. He doesn't want to use Roundup so we're going to cut the grass short, pulverize it and core it at the same time. Stay tuned.
Very nice video, how much can I expect to pay for the pulverizer?
Hello, I’ve found good clean pulverizers for $1,000. New ones in my area are 1800 - 2000 depending on the size and if it’s green or orange 😄
@@billburkhart thank you Bill!
I think a lot of the time with the straw blankets there is a grass sead within the straw I don't know if that's always the case in those straw blankets.
You're correct Shawn, although this blanket did not include the seed. I select this straw roll just for that reason. Thanks for your comments.
He says 675 lbs is all he wants to put on the machine. Well I received a safety notice on my 1025 r that says do not use the tractor with the 120 loader without wheel weights, liquid in the tires and 875 lbs on the rear hitch. I say again 875 lbs on the rear hitch. This means to meet the manual change you should not use the loader without the required ballast which this equipment does not meet. I’m seeing a lawyer for this was not addressed until after receiving the tractor. Check out John Deere safety notices on a goggle search. Their fix is to just change the operators manual."#&*+.
Terry, thanks for the notice, I'll investigate this information right away.
The reason to have ballast on the rear is for safety and it takes a lot of stress off the front axle and components .
The backhoe is the heaviest implement and weighs about 675. I use the loader all the time with ballasted tires and lighter implements such as a box blade. Some of those notices are for those who have no common sense and do not think about the weight of material being manipulated with the loader.
You probably received that safety notice because some ignorant git did not have any tractor knowledge, did something stupid, blamed it on the tractor and hired a lawyer to try to bully John Deere. So Deere's lawyers did what lawyers do. The end result was to raise the price of the tractor to pay for the lawyer's work. You are certainly within your rights to spend money on a lawyer, but IMO your complaint is pretty lame. You could have researched all of this before buying a tractor. Deere has manuals online. So go ahead, spend money on a lawyer so everyone else going forward gets to pay more for their tractor. Or maybe not, man up and be more responsible in your consumerism.
PS: thumbs up, Bill.
Nicely done! Looks very professional ...
Thank you very much Chris, the results were excellent. Stay safe and healthy were ever you are.
Nice.
This video is really well done. You didn't waste time with irrelevant blather, but got right to the subject! Thanks!
Thank you Mark, that exactly what I try to do. Thanks so much for recognizing that effort.- Bill
Whereabouts in Iowa are you located? I lived in Waterloo/Cedar Falls for a time back in the 70's.
@@markproulx1472 Hi Mark, I'm near Dubuque. Easter Iowa is a nice part of the country to live.
That's a pretty area. I used to drive around NE Iowa. Liked Backbone State Park, Decorah, and McGregor.
@@markproulx1472 If you haven't been back to Iowa in a while you may enjoy my video "Pond Update No Fix Yet" it starts out with a nearby movie filming site.
so the drum is not mechanical powered by the pto?
No it is not, run along the ground as it's being pulled along. Thanks for the question.
wish i had all that. nice property. nice equipment.
Thanks Bill, it's a lot of work but I really enjoy it. Thanks for the comment.
the roller isn't moving fast enough
Hello Rob, I've been told that before, I do have a larger project coming up this fall that will allow the machine to get up to speed and allow the roller to roll faster. Thanks for the comment.
what i mean is the roller is not driven by the pto or hydraulics. Harley rake or power rake is the best way but they come with a Price
I understand now, thanks for clarifying.
Bill what would you say is the best attachment you have used to prep soil for grass seeding.
Hello Steven, that's a great question I've never been asked..............I've given this a lot of thought and will tell you if I could only have one implement..........and I'm not saying this should be for everyone.........it would be the soil pulverizer. It rips up hard packed soils but doesn't make it as fine as a tiller, the scarifiers go down about 4-6" plenty deep for new seed, rolls out a nice smooth bedding for seed, and it can strike rocks without damaging it. Now keep in mind it depends what kind of soil you have and where you live. The landscape rake and tiller have also been used by me to plant new seed. Keep in mind I really enjoy planting new yards and if I can only take one implement, the pulverizer meets my expectations. Stay Healthy! , Have a great Spring
Bill Burkhart thank you for the reply and the videos
Wow that turned out very well!
Thank you!
Just picked up the frontier 48. A hydraulic top link is a must.
Awesome….Congratulations!! I promise your going to love it. Have fun. -Bill
@@billburkhart thank you, your video was super helpful. Congrats to you on the new ( bigger ) tractor !
Thank you, glad the vid was helpful.
Very nice work!
Thank you Steve
Nice house
Jim Edwards thank you we enjoy the timber setting
Nice pulverizer!
Thank you, my only disappointment is I'm out of work with it for the year. I enjoy your videos too.
Well thank you sir! I'm getting a little better at them :) Like your videos also!