John Deere has them:

https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Locking-Fuel-Cap--AL113087_p_16875.html

and

https://www.deere.com/en_US/parts/parts_by_industry/ag/tractor/security_parts/security_parts.page

 

John Deere has them:

https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Locking-Fuel-Cap--AL113087_p_16875.html

I don't think that one is compatible with the 1-series plus it says "cab tractors only"

and

https://www.deere.com/en_US/parts/parts_by_industry/ag/tractor/security_parts/security_parts.page

They don't have much detail on this one but it looks the same as the one above. It appears to be for larger tractors that have the large gear teeth around the perimeter of the filler hole. The locking cab engages those gear teeth.

This link has a complete list of locking JD fuel caps. I'm not sure though if any of them are compatible with the 1-series.

https://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/pmac/5863_fb_LockableFuelCap.htm

 

Forgive me for asking but, the 1025 only has a 5 gallon gas tank. Is fuel theft THAT much a problem where you live? :hide:

 

The concern is not always what thieves will take from the tank but also what vandals could put in the tank.

 

I don't know how a locking cap could work since there isn't anything for one to catch onto on the tank opening.

What I'd do is come up with a simple hinged metal strap with a padlock that goes over the cap to prevent it from being removed.

 

Two of the caps that JD offers uses that configuration. They key is having a bracket that is not easily removable. Which - looks like a problem on the second example below.

 

Vandalism was my main concern. My barn is not easy to secure. I think I might try to fabricate some kind of strap over the cap. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

Maybe you could modify one of the Hasp Type hardware setups to secure the cap.


Generally, someone looking to vandalize will use the things they find onsite, unless they are targeting you and bring something with them. So making as few things as possible available in the immediate area of where the tractor is stored might be a good idea as well.

Also, depending upon the barns location, you could also use either security cameras or even game cameras to keep a good eye on things. At least if you had a suspicion there was activity in the barn that shouldn't have been you could check the camera before starting the tractor to be safe.

While pulling the tank and flushing it is a hassle, it's far better than running an engine with fuel that's purposely been contaminated.

My brother, who is in charge of the county Jail and a Captain with the Sheriff's Dept, borrowed one of my Harley's and rode it to OFFICE DEPOT. When he came out and rode home, the bike started acting funny and running rough. We went back to Office Depot and had them play back their security cameras. Turns out one of the guys my brother had put in jail saw him ride up on the bike and dumped a fountain drink into the tank after he went inside. The tank had to be replaced and the engine rebuilt. State Farm covered the cost, which totaled almost $5,500. With the security tape as evidence, the guy was arrested, charged with Felony Vandalism and being he was a three time loser, is now in prison for a long, long time.

 

While we're on the topic... Has anyone else ever wondered why the cap / opening on the tank of a 1025 is so big? I mean, I don't think I'll ever need to put a softball in my tank, but if I ever needed to I could. The cap on older JDs is half as big...

 

I can think of one reason... so you can see when it is full while re-fueling. I have a 2720 with a small filler opening and a X500 with a filler opening similar to your 1025. The 2720 is a PITA to fill because with a nozzle in the hole you can not see how re-fueling is progressing. As a result it is very easy to have it overflow and make a mess. The opening on the X500 on the other hand is cavernous and quite easy to see the fuel level rising, allowing plenty of time to stop pouring.

 

I'm proud I live in Rural Alabama! So far you don't have to worry too much about folks fooling with anything. I think it's because all of the neighbors are crack shots! LOL That is except me I'm known as a crackpot instead.

 

Did you find an aftermarket locking fuel cap? That's what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

 

It seems like if vandals are hellbent on opening the fuel cap and it's locked, they would simply tear something else up like slash tires, hoses, wires.
Maybe park tractor where it's more secure?
Maybe install camera(s)?
Instead why not install a Chadwick car alarm? Amazon they're about $32. It would protect entire tractor. All someone has to do is bump it (you adjust sensitivity). Key fob disarms it. No one will fool around with a loud alarm going off.

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