Just ordered a 1025R - Some details and general questions inside
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There are 3 options when building the 1025R:
R3, R3 Radial Ply, and R4 Industrial
The R3 Radial Ply tires are the Versa Turfs. I attached a photo from the 1025R build site on Deere’s website.
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It's been awhile since I shared these pictures, but a lot of people liked the idea so I thought I'd share them again.
With the work I was doing, most of which consisted of carrying horse manure, snow removal (with the loader), mowing hilly terrain, fencing projects and hauling firewood, I felt I didn't have the need for max ballast capacity. Horse manure and firewood are generally light weight, for snow removal I wanted more weight on the front for steering - less weight hanging out back achieves that, low-hanging weight lowers your center of gravity for mowing hilly terrain.
The way I achieved this is pretty obvious. It took roughly 2 1/2, 60lb bags of concrete per side. Fill one side and allow it to cure a few days and repeat the procedure on side 2. Estimated weight of the concrete and ballast box is 450 lbs?
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Below is the finished product. The fact my cooler fit in their was coincidental. I can also throw in a gas can, chain saw, chains, whatever I need.
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When I need more weight, the sides carry suitcase weights without issue. The approximate weight pictured below is somewhere around 685 lbs. I also have the 75 lb starter weights in my wheels. I WILL NEVER fill my tires with fluid because it makes repairing a tire an absolute headache and adds cost to the procedure. I work in the woods alot and there's way too many thorns to even consider filling my tires.
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With the work I was doing, most of which consisted of carrying horse manure, snow removal (with the loader), mowing hilly terrain, fencing projects and hauling firewood, I felt I didn't have the need for max ballast capacity. Horse manure and firewood are generally light weight, for snow removal I wanted more weight on the front for steering - less weight hanging out back achieves that, low-hanging weight lowers your center of gravity for mowing hilly terrain.
The way I achieved this is pretty obvious. It took roughly 2 1/2, 60lb bags of concrete per side. Fill one side and allow it to cure a few days and repeat the procedure on side 2. Estimated weight of the concrete and ballast box is 450 lbs?
Below is the finished product. The fact my cooler fit in their was coincidental. I can also throw in a gas can, chain saw, chains, whatever I need.
When I need more weight, the sides carry suitcase weights without issue. The approximate weight pictured below is somewhere around 685 lbs. I also have the 75 lb starter weights in my wheels. I WILL NEVER fill my tires with fluid because it makes repairing a tire an absolute headache and adds cost to the procedure. I work in the woods alot and there's way too many thorns to even consider filling my tires.
1025R should be delivered in next 2 days. Equipped with 54" auto connect deck with Load N Go, quik connect,53" bucket,60" snow plow mounted to loader, HH Hitch Toothbar, HH offset weight bar, 8 X40# weights. HH weight cart. Versa Turf tires.
I have a Cyclone Rake which will be mounted to 2" receiver hitch to mate with HH 2" receiver plate hitch at tractor replacing the standard hitch. Dealer has advised with the weight cart to remove weight bracket from 3pt hitch, there would be no benefit for that function with an IMatch. Imminently my only pending implement will be a electric broadcast spreader ( on 3pt or IMatch). Perhaps the IMatch would have been less of a struggle with attaching that. He also suggests removing the 3 pt links for mowing. (I guess I would have just left on the IMatch except for the Cyclone Rake function. Images I've seen show that people using the Cyclone Rake on a SCUT, attached with the CR 2" receiver plate hitch, also remove the 3 pt links for that task. He is sending along the IMatch for me to compare my uses with 3pt hitch/IMatch choice. I plan to be switching from mower duties to bucket duties for small wooded area/ path maintenance twice weekly, & just adding the weight bracket for loader/snow removal & removing the weights for mowing. Essentially flat 2.5 acres, I guess I hadn't planned on removing the 3 point hitch that frequently. Didn't have a loader/bucket before. Just mowed, vacuumed leaves, used a walk behind Ariens snowblower, lawn & garden cleaning up yard with tractor wagon etc. Trading my 40 yr old 317 to not have to wrestle with mower deck R&R. Although sharpening blades will now be easier with the Load N Go, as will the snow clearing duties on my 200' driveway. My main question would be with these tasks that I do at this point, is there much benefit to the IMatch? Opinions appreciated.
I have a Cyclone Rake which will be mounted to 2" receiver hitch to mate with HH 2" receiver plate hitch at tractor replacing the standard hitch. Dealer has advised with the weight cart to remove weight bracket from 3pt hitch, there would be no benefit for that function with an IMatch. Imminently my only pending implement will be a electric broadcast spreader ( on 3pt or IMatch). Perhaps the IMatch would have been less of a struggle with attaching that. He also suggests removing the 3 pt links for mowing. (I guess I would have just left on the IMatch except for the Cyclone Rake function. Images I've seen show that people using the Cyclone Rake on a SCUT, attached with the CR 2" receiver plate hitch, also remove the 3 pt links for that task. He is sending along the IMatch for me to compare my uses with 3pt hitch/IMatch choice. I plan to be switching from mower duties to bucket duties for small wooded area/ path maintenance twice weekly, & just adding the weight bracket for loader/snow removal & removing the weights for mowing. Essentially flat 2.5 acres, I guess I hadn't planned on removing the 3 point hitch that frequently. Didn't have a loader/bucket before. Just mowed, vacuumed leaves, used a walk behind Ariens snowblower, lawn & garden cleaning up yard with tractor wagon etc. Trading my 40 yr old 317 to not have to wrestle with mower deck R&R. Although sharpening blades will now be easier with the Load N Go, as will the snow clearing duties on my 200' driveway. My main question would be with these tasks that I do at this point, is there much benefit to the IMatch? Opinions appreciated.
I went with the iMatch as it works well with the Heavy Hitch and cart. You can just hook the cart up and drop the Heavy Hitch and you’re all set. No fumbling with the pins. You can also store the whole 3PH, quick hitch/iMatch, and Heavy Hitch with weights on the cart if necessary. Here’s a video showing that...
It will also be much easier to hook up and remove implements when I get them.
One thing to be aware of is the load-n-go brackets are not compatible with the Deere power flow system. I’m not sure if this is also true with the Cyclone Rake, but I figured I’d let you know because they are both bagging systems. I assume you might have an issue. Here’s the compatibility chart that mentions the issue with the power flow system...
One last point to discuss is your rear ballast. The latest 120R loader manual suggests a minimum of 580 pounds of rear hitch ballast. Your offset Heavy Hitch weighs 52 pounds. Along with your (8) 42 pound weights, this will only total 388 pounds of rear hitch ballast.
I also ordered the offset Heavy Hitch and ordered (8) 70 pound suitcase weights. The suitcase weights (560) plus the Heavy Hitch (52) and the iMatch (70) will total about 682 pounds of rear hitch ballast. Here’s the section of the 120R manual showing the recommended ballast...
Operator's Manual View
Operator's Manual View
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Good luck with your new tractor!
TPS. Thank you for your response. I’ve had the cyclone rake for 14 yrs. it does work with the 1025R with 2” receiver. Others on this sight are already using it. Works even if deck has Load N Go. With respect to ballast I’m am prepared to substitute 4 70# weights with additional 40# or whatever combo is necessary to get between 500-600 lbs as needed. Other than snow removal, the bucket work won’t involve serious ground engagement; more like transport of topsoil to gardens and removing dead tree branches from wooded area which would require ballast. Looking forward to its arrival
If that's the latest model 54D then yes.
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Make sure you get something to grease your U joints that are impossible to reach.
2018 1025R with FEL and 260B BH, 42" forks Piranha tooth bar 3" Brotek spacers
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I know this is an old thread but hey worth a shot. I bought a 1025R with 110 hours on it, now I do have a manual and I will get it out but....
I do not even know how to disengage the 4wd...
There's a handle on the right side of the seat. It may be down by the floorboard or up next to the seat (Deere changed levers but not sure when).
2018 1025R with FEL and 260B BH, 42" forks Piranha tooth bar 3" Brotek spacers
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Thanks I found it
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