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I thought I would give my 2 cents regarding the OEM 3rd function and Power Beyond install on my new 1025R. I’m anticipating a grapple or 4-in-1 bucket in the future, so I thought I would install them now while the tractor is new and fairly clean. I knew this was going to be a job, but it’s been a little more challenging than I thought for a few reasons. The main one, surprise, suprise, is that mother Deere’s instructions aren’t that clear. That’s been stated here in the past, but coming from the ag side where I haven’t had an issue, I was a little skeptical of the criticism on GTT. Boy, was I wrong! I can’t believe how vague they are in places. Plus, there were multiple brackets and other items, including the foot rest platform, that were not in the instructions to be removed. Trust me, take them off. And, since I was adding the 3rd function and PB, there was a compatibility line that needs to be added between them. They include 3 different “Return” lines in the PB kit, #11216. One line returns to the rock shaft and is used if you’re only installing PB. And there are two compatibility lines. One line returns oil to the independent mower lift valve, and the other line returns oil to the 3rd function EH SCV. Well, JD labeled the two compatibility lines wrong. I fought the “correctly” labeled line for a while. Then, for the heck of it, I tried the compatibility line labeled for the independent lift, and it worked and I had it installed in a couple minutes! So far I’ve spent close to 9 hours on this and I just finished the hydraulic line install and the electrical is all done too. I’m including a few pics just so you can see how much you take off for access. And it’s still “interesting” routing the hydraulic lines.
I will also be installing the Summit Hydraulics triple rear remote kit along with the Hydrosplus.com High performance kit + High Capacity hydraulic pump. Those will be a breeze compared to this install.
I will also be installing the Summit Hydraulics triple rear remote kit along with the Hydrosplus.com High performance kit + High Capacity hydraulic pump. Those will be a breeze compared to this install.