Author Topic: My new Tractor (Read 5956 times)

Flyin6 · « **on:** June 30, 2015, 06:14:01 PM »

Gentlemen, meet my new John Deere 1025R tractor.

Here it is being delivered:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:15:36 PM »

Mine has the R4 industrial tires, a front loader with a 49" bucket, front grill guard, and a 60" auto-connect mower deck

Flyin6 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:17:54 PM »

Not really a tractor by my reckoning, however the company calls it a compact utility tractor. Having owned several tractors in this size before, I can say they are very capable as long as you size the job appropriately.

The fuel tank is in the left fender, as is the fuel level gage

Flyin6 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:19:38 PM »

It also has two headlights and two aux lights which I will upgrade with some super-duper LED's for high speed mowing on overcast, zero-illumination nights

The mower deck is height adjustable with this knob

Flyin6 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:20:23 PM »

The instrument layout is simple and it comes with a tilt wheel

Flyin6 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:21:35 PM »

The front loader pops right off after releasing these big latches

Flyin6 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:22:25 PM »

Yes, it's raining here...

Has a high back suspension seat with adjustable armrests

Flyin6 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:23:43 PM »

Category 1, 3-point hitch

Flyin6 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:24:31 PM »

And a cool little tool box mounted on the back end

Flyin6 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:25:52 PM »

The hydraulic lines used to power the loader are disconnectable right here

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:26:41 PM »

The loader controls are integrated into the body work and fall perfectly in your hand

KensAuto · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:28:30 PM »

Love it!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:28:39 PM »

Loader comes with a grill guard

I can testify from using the 4720 with a premium grill guard that when bush hogging, it doesn't work...neither does anything else. The only thing that will save your tractor from damage while bush hogging is to turn the key off!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:30:18 PM »

Hood opens like a car. this has a non-common rail diesel. Yup old school injection pump. 3 cyl Yanmar in there

Flyin6 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:31:40 PM »

Decent 60" deck. But that auto connect feature is da-bomb

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:32:28 PM »

That is a really nice piece of equipment... *drooling*

I wish i could justify one... but with 90% use case of mowing manicured lawn, I think a riding mower would be more appropriate for me.

Really nice tractor!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:32:51 PM »

I had the R4's filled with Rim Guard (Beet Juice)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:34:23 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on June 30, 2015, 06:32:28 PM

That is a really nice piece of equipment... *drooling*

I wish i could justify one... but with 90% use case of mowing manicured lawn, I think a riding mower would be more appropriate for me.

Really nice tractor!

I thought it was a big riding mower, but it is actually a tractor. Greg, who delivered it said it was a lot heavier than the 500 and 700 series lawn mowers, but for cutting on slopes this machine was hard to beat

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:35:58 PM »

All in all it seems like a well put together unit. You can see the first 13 yards of mulch is already waiting on it!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:36:51 PM »

No doubt, wish i could justify one of those also ;D

Still tryin to talk dad into a 3032E... they just bought 10 acres and he needs a tractor LOL

Flyin6 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:42:36 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on June 30, 2015, 06:36:51 PM

No doubt, wish i could justify one of those also ;D

Still tryin to talk dad into a 3032E... they just bought 10 acres and he needs a tractor LOL

Hmmm,
I believe my dealer just outfitted a 3032 for a customer and the guy never purchased it. Walked away from the deal after signing the papers. The dealer never delivered it. I saw it sitting in front of the store with a loader and something else on it.
A Kentucky delivery might be a tad bit much. B U T, you know (or maybe you don't) that east of the Rockies, things are mucho cheaper...Just sayin...

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:48:16 PM »

Yeah i have heard that... Looked at a few places in Texas and Oklahoma that do package deals... tractor, loader, brush hog, and box blade, on a flat bed double axle trailer, for about what you could get the same thing sans brush hog and trailer up here. Occasionally, and i mean really rarely, you can find a used low hour unit that somebody is selling up here for a decent price, but most know they hold their value like gold and so they're almost as expensive as new!

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2015, 06:52:23 PM »

Great looking machine. That loader will be as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2015, 07:58:48 PM »

Fancy. I know my tractor was that clean once, 6 or 7 years ago when it rolled off the truck.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2015, 08:02:12 PM »

Quote from: Dustoff35 on June 30, 2015, 07:58:48 PM

Fancy. I know my tractor was that clean once, 6 or 7 years ago when it rolled off the truck.

Have you ever washed it?
It looked pretty good last time I saw it
Just wondering
Knowing you keep cars for 10+ years and don't wash them...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2015, 08:02:45 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on June 30, 2015, 06:52:23 PM

Great looking machine. That loader will be as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

Pocket on a shirt...

Gonna remember that one

Pocket on a shirt...

Nate · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2015, 09:03:46 PM »

good comment: that looks like a really nice piece of equipment right there.

bad comment: It looks like pre ranger 1 or 2 needs to be reminded about leaving weapons unsecured especially in the rain....?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2015, 09:18:03 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on June 30, 2015, 09:03:46 PM

good comment: that looks like a really nice piece of equipment right there.

bad comment: It looks like pre ranger 1 or 2 needs to be reminded about leaving weapons unsecured especially in the rain....?

That plastic AK has been through holy heck! Broken stock which I reinforced with a piece of aluminum and screws, broken barrel glued back on, sights missing, batteries dead, trigger inop, and filled with dirt!

BobbyB · « **Reply #28 on:** July 01, 2015, 03:34:43 AM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on June 30, 2015, 09:03:46 PM

bad comment: It looks like pre ranger 1 or 2 needs to be reminded about leaving weapons unsecured especially in the rain....?

1. You beat me 2 it.

2. I think he was using it to check mounting locations..

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2015, 07:49:13 AM »

Nice looking unit- thought you already bent that lower bar on the brush guard, but realized it was the center mount! Waiting for the first modifications to start..........umbrella might be a good choice!

Nate · « **Reply #30 on:** July 01, 2015, 08:44:13 AM »

Quote from: BobbyB on July 01, 2015, 03:34:43 AM

2. I think he was using it to check mounting locations..

this would be the only tolerable excuse.......

Sammconn · « **Reply #31 on:** July 01, 2015, 02:56:17 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on July 01, 2015, 08:44:13 AM

Quote from: BobbyB on July 01, 2015, 03:34:43 AM
2. I think he was using it to check mounting locations..

this would be the only tolerable excuse.......

Absolutely acceptable excuse!
That is a nice looking tractor/mower there. Not sure which. Too big for a mower. Too small for a tractor. In any case it will surely fill the void of the other at the farm.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM »

Anyone else find it strange that much of what Don works with/on centers around mulch and mulch beds?

I would think that Don would procure some rental time with one of those forest fire fighting choppers and just full the dump tank with mulch and perform some of those epic flight menuvers taking care of his and the entire neighborhoods beds in short order!

Cmax and Square D could then help check depth of application and test for clearance issues at the same time