I think my favourite part of these videos are how much passion you guys have for these machines and this topic. It leads to great In depth and detailed videos that are great to watch. It’s great to come home from work in the morning and have a new video from you guys to watch!
Tim, I am not in the market for this solution but i always enjoy your install videos. Very good explanation and simple for me to follow . And, i love that you show actual issues you encounter as you progress.
I just received my new 2023 John Deere 1025R today sept 15th. Many new changes came on this tractor. The single point connection came standard. All the lights are now LED. They changed the parking brake to a hand grab handle type and it is located on the right side of the seat. Thanks for all your videos, I have gained a lot of knowledge watching them. Great job!
Tim I ordered the kit from our local John Deere dealer this morning. Our younger neighbor is willing to help me put the parts on our tractor so we will save about $700. The kit is more expensive today, $1,100, but so is everything else. Your channel helped our dealer find the kit that he did not know existed, and it is helping us put it all together. Thank you.
Advice from someone that uses single point hydro. Keep them clean we use carburetor cleaner due to it not leaving it oily. I've had a lot of problems from them not being cleaned by other truck drivers often. FYI we use them on auto steer wind turbine trailers. I think its cool how the trailer steering on ours using nothing but hydro flow to work the only electronics on the trailer is for the remote when we need to steer it from the back to make some corners.
I use my 1025 to mow the grass and remove the loader quite often. I never liked where Deere put the hose connections. I ordered the conversion kit as soon as I saw this video yesterday. Well worth the cost for a guy with a bad back who doesn't like bending over to reach the connections.
I'm an old guy and use my loader as much as my mower. Put one of these on beginning of the year and haven't looked back. I like not having to shut off the tractor or having to get off of it to remove and connect the loader. I can drop the loader in my driveway go cut grass and put it back on with zero effort. For us old guys with mobility issues this is a must have and the price has dropped to under $700... worth every penny. Now I have to figure out where I'll put a diverter valve...
I saw this when you first posted it and thought I would like to have this at some point. Had a car accident this last fall and my hands where bandaged up and in a cast and my wife was trying to help me get the snowblower on and when it came to putting the hose on she was really struggling and I was very little help she finally got them on and I told here about this single connect but I told her it was pricey and she said get it before we have to put the loader on so it will be easier and if push comes to shove she can hook up the attachments herself. So now it’s spring and it is on order. And by the grace of God is has come down 200 dollars since you did this video.
I think I am going to have to do this, at 83 and breaking down physically this seems to be the best alternate as I take the loader off to mow and put it on to move pallets and or the scoop. Thank you for the help on this.
Tim I purchased and installed mine yesterday and wish it was as smooth sailing as your install, but here are a few things that your viewership need to know. If you have a cab as I do on my 2022 1025r, the lines from the coupler station down to the quick disconnects on the tractor end up being extremely strained by the cab footwell extension that protrudes into the space where the shorter lines would naturally be installed so I ended up taking the kit supplied lines off and switching back to the original lines. I will readily admit that the lines are pretty long which I'll replace later but I have a mower deck so mine rest on top of the deck and the aluminum bracket that came with the loader I mounted on the tractor to keep the lines away from the tire. Speaking of the bracket that came with the kit to hold the quick connector, it also interferes with the cab so could not use. Also had to grind down the coupler bracket that attaches to the cast iron mount because the latching mechanism on the quick connector interfered when trying to open it. One last thing on the lines connected to the loader, I installed mine the way you did with them facing rearward but ended up facing them downward to allow the hoses to be more out of the way than being bulked up on top. In hindsight I'm wondering if all the kit lines could have been swapped but I'll save that for another day. Now to solve for the mower deck hose and your DiscountHydraulicHose.com suggestion from my previous post.
The only other comment I would offer is to check your hydraulic dipstick level once installation has been completed and the front loader has been cycled. Now equipped with new, dry lines, the hydraulic level needs to be checked and likely...topped off! Small point, but I beleive an important one. Great instructional video, Tim & Christy!
This will also help with dirt in your connections. I have lost nearly all my caps to keep dirt out when I don't have the loader on and always get a ton of dirt in those connections when mowing. Also nice that it looks like you can connect and disconnect without getting off the tractor!
About the question "Is it worth it?": The thing is, we mostly approach this question with our minds already made up that it's soooo difficult to take the loader off that it's not worth it, "I just don't take my loader off", "I can do most things without taking off the loader", "I'll figure out another way". This connector, combined with the loader walking itself on and off makes it worth it, now you can easily take the loader off to do your tractor maintenance, you can do your mowing without front or back implements. You have more visibility when the loader is not needed. You can think of new ways to use your tractor, that you would just have dismissed in your head within a 1/2 second of thinking it before. It's easier to consider using other types front implements like a front snow blower. You can consider doing more things in a forward motions. There are many manufacturers of this type of multi-connector, Liebherr, Faster, Stucchi, Manuli, and more. Next for John Deere would be to include the 3rd, and make it connect at the same time as the loader, in one step: ruclips.net/video/6XDyt6-pFO0/видео.html
Every time I have orderd parts from Deere I have always had instruction with the item. Deere had a system like that back in 2009 when I worked for a local JD dealer. Guess it wasn't available for the small tractors at that time. Nice thing about the kits you get from JD is you get everything you need.
This is a fantastic feature. I got it installed when I bought my 2038r. Just over $1k installed, and rolled into my 0% financing. If you don't take the loader off very often, it might not be worth it. But I install/remove it often...and this is well worth every penny.
Just finished welding the mounting brackets (left and right) so that my Kubota bx loader fits on my Iseki. I will get myself these quick connections, since I will remove and put on the loader fairly often. In Germany you can purchase the 1025r with a stoll loader, really nice setup. Nice Video as always.
After viewing this I decided to grab this item and with Tim's help, it went on like butter! Amazing difference! This is going to literally get me doing more projects instead of procrastinating due to the on/off of the front-end loader at times.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks for responding! While I have you, would you still recommend the Harbor Frieght Quick 3 Point or another option for the 1025R? Thanks!
I had nothing but issues with the BX quick connect. It constantly leaked, had it replaced twice and same issue. Finally I got the dealer just to to convert to straight connections and had no more leaking issues.
I ordered my single point for my 1023E 2017 H120 last week should be shipping today can’t wait to install and make my life easier being older this will help, the cost was only $653.40 they had the price wrong when released, with a few adjustments to the loader lines using additional fittings it should be easy after watching your video Tim, Thank You!
You'll probably see it as standard equipment in a few years! Definitely a must if you have difficulty operating the couplers. I've only taken my loader off a hand full of times in 4 year's. Mainly for maintenance but I also do not use mine to mow. Thank you for keeping us up to date with a lot of these upgrades. God bless
Good video. This quick connection was one of the deciding factors on buying our Kubota bx2680. My wife uses the tractor regularly and would need to remove the front end loader and the quick connector is so easy. Nothing wrong with making life easier! One tip with the quick connection is to blow or clean the surface before installing the loader connection. Dirt and debris collect in the connection area and if not cleaned can cause oil to leak from an improper seal. Tim I really enjoy your channel so keep them videos coming!!
That is a great accessory for owners who remove their buckets Tim. My 855's bucket has only been off a handful of times since 1992 when I brought it. If that accessory was offered when I bought my tractor, I would have taken the bucket off more often, thanks for the informative video Tim & Christy.👍🙏
Tim, I remove the loader when using the mower and then put the loader back on and remove the mower. Since I may do this once a week, this will help the changeover time. Thanks for the thorough review. My budget committee has me on hold since I just bought the Heavy Hitch toothbar. Forks are next and THEN the hydraulic quick change.
Nice feature Tim ! That's what i like about my tractor... the couplers are the other way around (male on the tractor) so they don't pick up mutch dirt and easy to clean and by disconnecting you have to pull anyway.
Yaay! Been waiting for a couple of years for this! Have to keep up and beat the competition! Hopefully we see it as standard equipment in the 2021 model!
Yet another topic with knowledge that explains this Hydraulic connector in real world terms. Your time and skill are so valuable. Thank you for sharing in such a delightful way.
For my 2014 1025R, 5 Years ago I bought a MultiFaster P606 (still available but slightly redesigned ) used for a reasonable price on ebay. also bought an extra implement side section. it has 6 ports. Then i designed and welded up a bracket to mount to the two square holes on the Loader frame upright purchased four short hydraulic hoses (You are correct they are not cheap) to go from under the floor board to the tractor mounted Faster and have been using with pleasure ever since. I remove the loader each time I cut the grass in under 60 seconds and it reattaches just as fast. I also have a connector on my snow blower. This year i did need to change out 3 connection valves due to corrosion so now I keep them covered if I leave the reactor outside. My Original Cab will also fit with this set up so Is well worth the investment. also Faster does offer an electrical connection instead of Hydraulic if desired for the same units. Keep up the good videos. cant show a picture here will post one on www.greentractortalk.com/forums/
Thanks for showing this guys. I called Deere when i first got my tractor to see if they had this unfortunately they did not at that time. Hands down im going to buy one of these. I use mary anne(my 1025r) for everything from tilling gardens, fixing my driveway, mowing the fields and anything else i can find that mary anne will help me with(hence why my loader is on and off all the time). I also want to thank you guys for keeping this channel going it was one of the first ones i found as soon as I brought mary anne home. you guys are an awesome family and i love watching you guys! Youve been so helpful sharing your knowledge, just know i'm extremely grateful you guys do this. I hope you all are doing well in these crazy times. Cant wait to see more.
The faster coupling brand you mentioned has connectors up to 15 hoses. So you could try to piece together a kit with one of there 6 hose connectors for the aux hookup.
I have tagged myself as "Do it twice Don" because I always end-up redoing things twice like you are doing. Like the hose lines be loosening and retightening them.. "Do it twice Tim".
Now at $690.80 and having a factory cab its almost imposable to hook up hoses with a 45 deg. ends, ( should have been straight for cab models), the block that the hoses plug into are under the front of the cab and makes it hard to push in straight so I will be ordering this soon. Thank for the review.
Ordered mine today and in stock too. Even though you did an excellent job on what and especially what not to do, I am getting frigin old and not a project with so many fitting that can leak. If it leaks , they can fix it. JD install will be $275.
Tim, this was one of your best videos in that the install or even the product might not be for everyone but your installation steps and more importantly your thinking out loud approach will save users the time of making a mistake had it not been for watching you work through the process. Watched the whole video because your channel deserves it.
Didn’t install quite as clean as the BX but looks very stout. The BX leaking at this connection is mostly due to hookup procedure, I found out after I had a new one installed that leaked too. Ended up not being the BX fault but how I was hooking it up. Has not leaked again in 4yrs and it’s used three or four times a week. Great video as always! Thanks
Great video, and what seems to be a very handy quick connect system. I’ll bet that heavy duty bracket you first installed was at least half the cost of the system, based on the engineering that seems to have gone into it. In my personal situation, the loader might as well not even be quick attach because it never comes off, so this really has a little value to me, but I can see where for some people it would. I appreciate you making the video easy to navigate for those who wanted to skip installation, but I ended watching anyway to see what this was all about, and glad I did. Your experience and longevity in your relationship shows with your “Quick Save” regarding the vise. LOL Was very informative and fun to watch. Thank you. 👍
I am glad that you finally got a single point. I have one on my 2039R and some times I have take my loader off several times a day, depending what I am using the tractor for. What I would like is the bracket for storing the hoses. I also have the 3rd function and like you, I have to plug and unplug them manually. Nice video.
Although I love doing that kind of stuff myself, I'm going to keep the need in mind in negotiating my tractor purchase with my dealer. Will be coming very soon!
Tim, great video. My cat, Splash, approves! Just put one of these on my 2032R and it makes connection a breeze. Didn't have one available for the 1025R when I traded up.
I received my new 1025R last week but the third function is on back order and since it will be the third function soon, I think I will wait to get this connector when they come up with a 6 hose version since I have to deal with the 2 other hoes anyway. I'd love to have this feature but's it's too soon. Darn! Love your videos and you are the reason I bought my tractor. Well done and thanks for all the tips and tricks you provide and sharing your experience.
I have never taken the loader off of my 2018 2032R. I ordered mine with the single point connection. If I had it to do all over again, I would still order it with the single point connection. It just makes good sense.
(Of course, it just makes good sense to order it without the single point connection if you can't afford it. The main thing is that you get the tractor! 😀)
Finally, a possible fix for connecting loader hydraulics on a 1025r with a Mauser cab. The connectors are buried under the cab floor and are next to impossible to get to, especially with arthritic fingers. I finally just left the loader arms on all the time rather than fight with the connectors. This single point connector might just fix the problem. Hopefully the bracket and hoses won't conflict with the cab structure.
Good morning Tim I love shop work as much as using the tractor. I try to use OEM as much as possible just a personal choice I guess. One thing to mention when you are not using the loader and it's not attached you should always use the colored caps to cover the ends because they attract dirt and dust like a magnet. I've seen people not doing this and they had leaks. Great video thanks for sharing
My Massey loader quick disconnects are impossible to grab hold of to hook and un-hook. I modified a welding vise grip to lock on to the "quick" connector. The tool had 1" flat fingers that made a 90 degree angle, I cut the fingers at the 90 bend and only had to grind open the jaws a little to go around the fitting. Now I just compress the fitting with the pliers and it locks the connector open and makes it soooo simple to hook and unhook. The great thing about the vise grip is the adjustment screw, just a turn or two and the connector can be locked in the completely open position. Cost around $ 20.00.
Good job of explaining the features and benefits of the single point coupler. I first used them on combine heads...what a wonderful device. Well done! Blessings to you and Christy.
Tractor Time with Tim Thanks so much, and I would have to say it’s a “mutual admiration” when folks bring out the best in each other. You folks give meaning to “the salt of the earth”. I hope our paths will cross again.
I do use my tractor as a multi-purpose tool; but I leave the loader on all the time; even when mowing. OTOH; my mower is a flail mower, and I often find the loader useful for pushing stuff out of the way (6 acres of brush, scrub oaks, and weeds).
I agree, more than green paint. I added the 300.00 plus right side door kit to my "Johnny 5". But after seeing it including a heavy duty set of right side steps and many other quality parts I realized the price was justified.
Hi Tim, I have 1025R with a loader bucket, forklifts, brush hog, backhoe, auger, boxblade, rake and mower deck. I use all of them so yes, I'm constantly switching implements. Because my tractor is the primary mower for the property I do remove front and rear implements to mow. I would say on a scale of 1-5, removing the front loader is 2.5 because the plugs don't always release easily and because it's so low on the tractor it's ALWAYS dirty. Not only does this single point get you off the ground, I would think your new disconnect location will stay cleaner. Although I experience this problem more with the rear hoses, but there are rare occasions where I have had to tap the nipple on the male end to relieve pressure so I can insert the hoses. I think this single connect will provide enough leverage that even on the chance that a hose is under pressure the additional leverage you have from the disconnect will mitigate that problem. I will be pitching this to, "finance".
From what I can see of the connector it is substantially stronger than the BX quick connect. The connector on my wife’s BX started leaking. I spent over an hour checking the tightest of the hoses before I actually discovered the cause. The first time it happened and after I checked all the fittings and connecting it back together and reinstalling the loader. The test I was doing showed the leak went the bucket was at a full up or down position. Thus I removed and installed the FEL four or five times. The last time I moved the bushing that the latch snugs the coupler together. The bushing looks more like some kind of composite rather than a strong metal. The other issue is the the Deere quick connector you showed and the two that are on my Grand L is that those have two latches and two bushing. The BX only has one latch. The two latches divide the force of closing and holding the connector tight. The BX only having only one latch has to take all the force. Anyway by just spinning the bushing I could stop the leak, but it meant always testing the connection and removing the loader and trying it again. I had the dealer replace the coupler under warranty and they did. The cost was over $650.00 for that coupler and I noticed that it already has a nick in the bushing. With all the pieces you get with that kit compared to the BX it seems almost free. They are now putting that connector on there B an LX series; however, I don’t know if it is the same one as on the BX or not. If I could get that Fast connector that you have it would certainly be worth it if the hose fitting fit the BX. While the BX is a great machine and does a lot of work quite well, it seems that the main thing Kubota concreted on was shaving price points.
Good video Tim, and I like the fact that you told us about your mistakes. I have always wondered why JD puts the loader QC so low on their tractors. I worked for a guy for 2 years and both of his tractors were like that. Like someone else commented, a little WD40 to work the dirt out. These 4 line QC for the hydraulic hoses on FEL is a nice feature. I was impressed with how stout the bracket is for the QC on the tractor. Keep the videos coming.
I have the single point hydraulic connector for my loader on my JD 5100M and a single point connector on the front of my loader for connecting my grapple and they both work great.
What you said about the subtle differences in brands is true. Deere does some things brilliantly and then drop the ball on zinc coated hardware, uv resistance on paint, and the plastic does not hold up! The newest Deere equipment I own (7) is 2004 so things may have improved. I'd still go Deere
Hello, I just wanted to confirm that this will fit with the mauser cab, the windshield will open. So you can open the windshield, drive up couple the coupler, hook up loader.. and then shut windshield.
I don`t have a popular tractor but the popularity of a few have produced more products that can be custom fit on the less popular brands. My old AC has parts from JD and Kubota..It looks beautiful...lol.
The line losing the oil, I learned how much comes out.. I snapped one of those lines you were loosening on that left arm.. Got caught during grappling of heavy brush and snapped right off. I also learned, drop the bucket/loader arms as far down as you can before disconnecting them again.. Once I dropped the arms down, the leaking stopped. After replacing the connector, it was not tight enough and again started leaking when I powered up.. I shut down, dropped the arms and the leaking stopped, properly tightened it this time and leak was gone on the line replaced. So far I have snapped that line connector and the line connector going to the front left tire turn hydraulic piston and then had one on the other arm on the right side turn loose and need tightening. Heavy brush is not easy to work in.
Glad the price came down (and free shipping with your coupon, and a free hat , nice) $654 I blow air on all the couplers everytime I switch attachments , they work like new.
@@TractorTimewithTim Since you online Tim, I still have to switch the line to divert to the mower. I have a valve that I never installed...but refresh my memory ...if you would ,what is the add on from JD that fixes that ? The one I have is a manual valve to switch between two ports. Never got around to mounting it somewhere...maybe with the single point I'll have a place to mount it and get some hoses made.
Mid mount mower lift options ...on tractortimewithtim.com This shows the part numbers required to upgrade from ‘hydraulic lift’ Which you have to ‘independent hydraulic lift’. This would get rid of the single hose. Also, you could drop back to the ‘mechanical lift’. Check out the article.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks, The guys at Green Parts are good, they called to confirm I had a 120 H loader and it wouldn't fit. I explained why it would. Should have it tomorrow the 8" of snow today slowed Buster Brown down....Might have to work fast to beat out the next snow storm. Wish we could send the Keystones snow to you...
Tim all new things gave drawbacks wish we had a quick disconnect but with bx70 with cirtis cab makes no sense if we get a new tractor there will be awhole lot of changes this why we watch your channel thank you God Bless All PaK
It would be great if you guys start using the chapters in RUclips. It will allow people to quickly move around in the video as well and find things a bit easier. Keep up the good work! Excellent video.
Great watch Tim and Cristy! You guys are great! Compassion for the tractors and is absolutely amazing! Myself have the same desire for them 😂. Hence why I look forward to watch the videos of Tim and Cristy!!!
i believe in speed and being clean... i don't like getting hydraulic oil all over the controls of the tractor because every time you use it after that its dirty and you are clean... now if i am working on something i can get oily and greasy from head to toe and i don't care but when operating equipment i like to be clean and comfortable... so a single point that keeps hands clean is worth it to me not to have to go wash my hands all the time... often i will leave the loader on just to not have to get my hands dirty even though i would really like it off... second is speed... when taking off the loader and working a hard money job you can go faster.. that means more time home with the family and more money by the hour... either way that $900 investment is worth it.. especially that kit... its very nicely put together.. would love to see an option for 6 ports though.. maybe leave the 3rd function disconnected unless using it.. i was thinking it would be a good idea to get some fittings like what is on the tractor and plug them and figure a way to mount them to the loader blocked off.. that way you can unplug from the tractor and plug to the loader and the hoses are secure and out of the way.. then in the even you need the 3rd function you can plug them in when you are off the tractor anyway hooking up whatever attachment you are putting on.. maybe so plugged of fittings in the couplers on the tractor side too to keep dust out of them and store em in the tool box when ya need the 3rd function...
Thanks Tim. Haven't gotten my 1025r yet but wanted to try out loader and other attachments 1st. I'm eventually getting the snowblower so might be a useful addition to loader. Also would be nice because I'd have to connect and disconnect from ot regularly for mowing.
I have been waiting for this option ever since I saw someone on youtube do their own custom fabrication on their 1025R. In the winter I alternate between the loader and the front blade on my second generation 2025r. I suppose you just unhook the hydraulic hoses that feed the single point system and insert the hoses from the front quick hitch but that seems a little counter productive to me. Since I no longer use a snowblower which would require a different setup from the front blade I could add one half of the single point to the four hoses. I would want to have this capability before I jumped to this somewhat expensive option.
I take my loader off once or twice a week for mowing. It's not overly difficult for me, but damn this would be so much easier and cleaner. My wife can't do the ag couplers either, but she very rarely uses it. Man, I wish this was 300 bucks or so, I just can't afford that much for basically convenience on my part :( Not saying its not worth the asking price at all. I just wish it was down where I could feel okay spending it :)
Really good video Tim ! I watched it all the way through. I find the fittings on my 1026R to be a breeze and do switch out the loader a few time a month. I switch mine over within reach of my air and find blowing everything clean before and after keeps the fittings from sticking. Never once had to relieve the pressure to get them on. If it was new at 0%, the single point and what ever the system is to not have to connect the MMM lift with a switch instead of switching the hose I would sign up for. For me and that amount of money I would opt for one of the grapple's that do not require extra hydraulics at around $1500
Should be standard feature when ordering the 120r loader. Already paying a premium this premium feature should be included. Just my opinion.
I think the cats are becoming the stars of the videos.
They make me really want another cat. So adorable and they really seem to bask in the limelight.
Even your daughter is named KATrial.
I think my favourite part of these videos are how much passion you guys have for these machines and this topic. It leads to great In depth and detailed videos that are great to watch. It’s great to come home from work in the morning and have a new video from you guys to watch!
Thanks for the kind words, Ben!
I love how clear as day visible the love is between you and your cats
Tim, I am not in the market for this solution but i always enjoy your install videos. Very good explanation and simple for me to follow . And, i love that you show actual issues you encounter as you progress.
I just received my new 2023 John Deere 1025R today sept 15th. Many new changes came on this tractor. The single point connection came standard. All the lights are now LED. They changed the parking brake to a hand grab handle type and it is located on the right side of the seat. Thanks for all your videos, I have gained a lot of knowledge watching them. Great job!
Covered this in a recent video.
Tim
I ordered the kit from our local John Deere dealer this morning. Our younger neighbor is willing to help me put the parts on our tractor so we will save about $700. The kit is more expensive today, $1,100, but so is everything else. Your channel helped our dealer find the kit that he did not know existed, and it is helping us put it all together. Thank you.
Advice from someone that uses single point hydro. Keep them clean we use carburetor cleaner due to it not leaving it oily. I've had a lot of problems from them not being cleaned by other truck drivers often. FYI we use them on auto steer wind turbine trailers. I think its cool how the trailer steering on ours using nothing but hydro flow to work the only electronics on the trailer is for the remote when we need to steer it from the back to make some corners.
I use my 1025 to mow the grass and remove the loader quite often. I never liked where Deere put the hose connections. I ordered the conversion kit as soon as I saw this video yesterday. Well worth the cost for a guy with a bad back who doesn't like bending over to reach the connections.
You will LOVE this single point connector kit! Total luxury!
So that's why my tractor came back from the dealership with that extension on the blue hydraulic hose. I always wondered why they did that.
I really love this feature on my B2601. I rarely remove the loader, but when I do it’s a joy.
Just so you know it is covered under warranty for two years if it starts to leak.
I'm an old guy and use my loader as much as my mower. Put one of these on beginning of the year and haven't looked back. I like not having to shut off the tractor or having to get off of it to remove and connect the loader. I can drop the loader in my driveway go cut grass and put it back on with zero effort. For us old guys with mobility issues this is a must have and the price has dropped to under $700... worth every penny. Now I have to figure out where I'll put a diverter valve...
I saw this when you first posted it and thought I would like to have this at some point. Had a car accident this last fall and my hands where bandaged up and in a cast and my wife was trying to help me get the snowblower on and when it came to putting the hose on she was really struggling and I was very little help she finally got them on and I told here about this single connect but I told her it was pricey and she said get it before we have to put the loader on so it will be easier and if push comes to shove she can hook up the attachments herself. So now it’s spring and it is on order. And by the grace of God is has come down 200 dollars since you did this video.
Congratulations! You will love it!
I think I am going to have to do this, at 83 and breaking down physically this seems to be the best alternate as I take the loader off to mow and put it on to move pallets and or the scoop. Thank you for the help on this.
Yes. Works well. You will appreciate it! You may need some help installing. The large pedestal bracket is heavy!
Hi Tim and Christy.
Another great option that JD has made available for us if we want it.
This was truly about time jd made this available
Tim, I really enjoy the humor between you and Christie. You both are very witty.
Tim I purchased and installed mine yesterday and wish it was as smooth sailing as your install, but here are a few things that your viewership need to know. If you have a cab as I do on my 2022 1025r, the lines from the coupler station down to the quick disconnects on the tractor end up being extremely strained by the cab footwell extension that protrudes into the space where the shorter lines would naturally be installed so I ended up taking the kit supplied lines off and switching back to the original lines. I will readily admit that the lines are pretty long which I'll replace later but I have a mower deck so mine rest on top of the deck and the aluminum bracket that came with the loader I mounted on the tractor to keep the lines away from the tire. Speaking of the bracket that came with the kit to hold the quick connector, it also interferes with the cab so could not use. Also had to grind down the coupler bracket that attaches to the cast iron mount because the latching mechanism on the quick connector interfered when trying to open it. One last thing on the lines connected to the loader, I installed mine the way you did with them facing rearward but ended up facing them downward to allow the hoses to be more out of the way than being bulked up on top. In hindsight I'm wondering if all the kit lines could have been swapped but I'll save that for another day. Now to solve for the mower deck hose and your DiscountHydraulicHose.com suggestion from my previous post.
The only other comment I would offer is to check your hydraulic dipstick level once installation has been completed and the front loader has been cycled. Now equipped with new, dry lines, the hydraulic level needs to be checked and likely...topped off! Small point, but I beleive an important one. Great instructional video, Tim & Christy!
We miss seeing your daughter in your videos. She adds alot to your family videos. I alway watch all your terrific informative videos.
This will also help with dirt in your connections. I have lost nearly all my caps to keep dirt out when I don't have the loader on and always get a ton of dirt in those connections when mowing. Also nice that it looks like you can connect and disconnect without getting off the tractor!
About the question "Is it worth it?":
The thing is, we mostly approach this question with our minds already made up that it's soooo difficult to take the loader off that it's not worth it, "I just don't take my loader off", "I can do most things without taking off the loader", "I'll figure out another way".
This connector, combined with the loader walking itself on and off makes it worth it, now you can easily take the loader off to do your tractor maintenance, you can do your mowing without front or back implements. You have more visibility when the loader is not needed. You can think of new ways to use your tractor, that you would just have dismissed in your head within a 1/2 second of thinking it before. It's easier to consider using other types front implements like a front snow blower. You can consider doing more things in a forward motions.
There are many manufacturers of this type of multi-connector, Liebherr, Faster, Stucchi, Manuli, and more.
Next for John Deere would be to include the 3rd, and make it connect at the same time as the loader, in one step: ruclips.net/video/6XDyt6-pFO0/видео.html
Every time I have orderd parts from Deere I have always had instruction with the item. Deere had a system like that back in 2009 when I worked for a local JD dealer. Guess it wasn't available for the small tractors at that time. Nice thing about the kits you get from JD is you get everything you need.
This is a fantastic feature. I got it installed when I bought my 2038r. Just over $1k installed, and rolled into my 0% financing. If you don't take the loader off very often, it might not be worth it. But I install/remove it often...and this is well worth every penny.
Just finished welding the mounting brackets (left and right) so that my Kubota bx loader fits on my Iseki.
I will get myself these quick connections, since I will remove and put on the loader fairly often. In Germany you can purchase the 1025r with a stoll loader, really nice setup.
Nice Video as always.
I like it, will be ordering it in the future. Great gadget, seems pretty straight forward. Thanks for the instruction on getting it setup.
After viewing this I decided to grab this item and with Tim's help, it went on like butter! Amazing difference! This is going to literally get me doing more projects instead of procrastinating due to the on/off of the front-end loader at times.
Yep! Wonderful addition. Thanks for the feedback, James! glad it is working for you!
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks for responding! While I have you, would you still recommend the Harbor Frieght Quick 3 Point or another option for the 1025R? Thanks!
Harbor Freight is fine.
I had nothing but issues with the BX quick connect. It constantly leaked, had it replaced twice and same issue. Finally I got the dealer just to to convert to straight connections and had no more leaking issues.
I ordered my single point for my 1023E 2017 H120 last week should be shipping today can’t wait to install and make my life easier being older this will help, the cost was only $653.40 they had the price wrong when released, with a few adjustments to the loader lines using additional fittings it should be easy after watching your video Tim, Thank You!
Yes, they reduced the price right after I made the video!
You'll probably see it as standard equipment in a few years! Definitely a must if you have difficulty operating the couplers. I've only taken my loader off a hand full of times in 4 year's. Mainly for maintenance but I also do not use mine to mow. Thank you for keeping us up to date with a lot of these upgrades. God bless
Finally there is a solution. Costly, however with JD every add on is a $K or more, but when you want the best it's going to cost you.
Good video. This quick connection was one of the deciding factors on buying our Kubota bx2680. My wife uses the tractor regularly and would need to remove the front end loader and the quick connector is so easy. Nothing wrong with making life easier! One tip with the quick connection is to blow or clean the surface before installing the loader connection. Dirt and debris collect in the connection area and if not cleaned can cause oil to leak from an improper seal. Tim I really enjoy your channel so keep them videos coming!!
The next time they come get my 1025 r for service I’m having them install this for me. I been saving my nickels.
That is a great accessory for owners who remove their buckets Tim. My 855's bucket has only been off a handful of times since 1992 when I brought it. If that accessory was offered when I bought my tractor, I would have taken the bucket off more often, thanks for the informative video Tim & Christy.👍🙏
Tim, I remove the loader when using the mower and then put the loader back on and remove the mower. Since I may do this once a week, this will help the changeover time. Thanks for the thorough review. My budget committee has me on hold since I just bought the Heavy Hitch toothbar. Forks are next and THEN the hydraulic quick change.
Thanks for your informative videos and for your unashamed witness as believers posting the Scripture at the end of your videos!
Nice feature Tim !
That's what i like about my tractor... the couplers are the other way around (male on the tractor) so they don't pick up mutch dirt and easy to clean and by disconnecting you have to pull anyway.
Yaay! Been waiting for a couple of years for this! Have to keep up and beat the competition! Hopefully we see it as standard equipment in the 2021 model!
Yet another topic with knowledge that explains this Hydraulic connector in real world terms. Your time and skill are so valuable. Thank you for sharing in such a delightful way.
For my 2014 1025R, 5 Years ago I bought a MultiFaster P606 (still available but slightly redesigned ) used for a reasonable price on ebay. also bought an extra implement side section. it has 6 ports. Then i designed and welded up a bracket to mount to the two square holes on the Loader frame upright purchased four short hydraulic hoses (You are correct they are not cheap) to go from under the floor board to the tractor mounted Faster and have been using with pleasure ever since. I remove the loader each time I cut the grass in under 60 seconds and it reattaches just as fast. I also have a connector on my snow blower. This year i did need to change out 3 connection valves due to corrosion so now I keep them covered if I leave the reactor outside. My Original Cab will also fit with this set up so Is well worth the investment. also Faster does offer an electrical connection instead of Hydraulic if desired for the same units. Keep up the good videos. cant show a picture here will post one on www.greentractortalk.com/forums/
Got one for mine(1025) works great,don’t even have to shut off the tractor off.👍
Hey Tim. My new 1025r came with that already installed. I haven't tried it yet but I know it's going to be easy. Take care.
Yep. Standard as of 2023.
Thanks for showing this guys. I called Deere when i first got my tractor to see if they had this unfortunately they did not at that time. Hands down im going to buy one of these. I use mary anne(my 1025r) for everything from tilling gardens, fixing my driveway, mowing the fields and anything else i can find that mary anne will help me with(hence why my loader is on and off all the time). I also want to thank you guys for keeping this channel going it was one of the first ones i found as soon as I brought mary anne home. you guys are an awesome family and i love watching you guys! Youve been so helpful sharing your knowledge, just know i'm extremely grateful you guys do this. I hope you all are doing well in these crazy times. Cant wait to see more.
Thanks for the kind words! Keep watching!
The faster coupling brand you mentioned has connectors up to 15 hoses. So you could try to piece together a kit with one of there 6 hose connectors for the aux hookup.
Yep! You beat me to it.
I like to take my loader off to mow and I always have a struggle with the yellow and blue connector, so I just ordered one.
You’ll love it!!
Not regretting my purchase I'm very happy with it.
Excellent! Glad to hear that. I really like it!
I have tagged myself as "Do it twice Don" because I always end-up redoing things twice like you are doing. Like the hose lines be loosening and retightening them.. "Do it twice Tim".
Yep. I do a LOT of things twice or 3 times!
Much better release then the one on my 2038. Really like that you use one hand instead of two.
Now at $690.80 and having a factory cab its almost imposable to hook up hoses with a 45 deg. ends, ( should have been straight for cab models), the block that the hoses plug into are under the front of the cab and makes it hard to push in straight so I will be ordering this soon. Thank for the review.
For one I have a bad back two the fittings get so dirty down by the mower deck I don’t remove my loader because it hurts this is perfect thanks
Ordered mine today and in stock too. Even though you did an excellent job on what and especially what not to do, I am getting frigin old and not a project with so many fitting that can leak. If it leaks , they can fix it. JD install will be $275.
Gave this video a watch today after wrangling my loader back on today in -30 degree weather, wish I had this setup. 👌😅🥶
Tim, this was one of your best videos in that the install or even the product might not be for everyone but your installation steps and more importantly your thinking out loud approach will save users the time of making a mistake had it not been for watching you work through the process. Watched the whole video because your channel deserves it.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words, Eric. Really appreciate it!
Didn’t install quite as clean as the BX but looks very stout. The BX leaking at this connection is mostly due to hookup procedure, I found out after I had a new one installed that leaked too. Ended up not being the BX fault but how I was hooking it up. Has not leaked again in 4yrs and it’s used three or four times a week. Great video as always! Thanks
Great video, and what seems to be a very handy quick connect system. I’ll bet that heavy duty bracket you first installed was at least half the cost of the system, based on the engineering that seems to have gone into it. In my personal situation, the loader might as well not even be quick attach because it never comes off, so this really has a little value to me, but I can see where for some people it would. I appreciate you making the video easy to navigate for those who wanted to skip installation, but I ended watching anyway to see what this was all about, and glad I did. Your experience and longevity in your relationship shows with your “Quick Save” regarding the vise. LOL
Was very informative and fun to watch. Thank you. 👍
Man that's an $1100 upgrade here in Canada! I'll take the extra 30 seconds and use the standard disconnects thank you.
$650 here. Why would it be so much more expensive there? Oh yea, its that "free health care" :-)
I am glad that you finally got a single point. I have one on my 2039R and some times I have take my loader off several times a day, depending what I am using the tractor for. What I would like is the bracket for storing the hoses. I also have the 3rd function and like you, I have to plug and unplug them manually. Nice video.
Although I love doing that kind of stuff myself, I'm going to keep the need in mind in negotiating my tractor purchase with my dealer. Will be coming very soon!
Tim, great video. My cat, Splash, approves! Just put one of these on my 2032R and it makes connection a breeze. Didn't have one available for the 1025R when I traded up.
Nice accessory! It sure makes it easier and faster to disconnect/reconnect the loader hydraulics!
I received my new 1025R last week but the third function is on back order and since it will be the third function soon, I think I will wait to get this connector when they come up with a 6 hose version since I have to deal with the 2 other hoes anyway. I'd love to have this feature but's it's too soon. Darn! Love your videos and you are the reason I bought my tractor. Well done and thanks for all the tips and tricks you provide and sharing your experience.
I have never taken the loader off of my 2018 2032R. I ordered mine with the single point connection. If I had it to do all over again, I would still order it with the single point connection. It just makes good sense.
(Of course, it just makes good sense to order it without the single point connection if you can't afford it. The main thing is that you get the tractor! 😀)
Finally, a possible fix for connecting loader hydraulics on a 1025r with a Mauser cab. The connectors are buried under the cab floor and are next to impossible to get to, especially with arthritic fingers. I finally just left the loader arms on all the time rather than fight with the connectors. This single point connector might just fix the problem. Hopefully the bracket and hoses won't conflict with the cab structure.
Good morning Tim I love shop work as much as using the tractor. I try to use OEM as much as possible just a personal choice I guess. One thing to mention when you are not using the loader and it's not attached you should always use the colored caps to cover the ends because they attract dirt and dust like a magnet. I've seen people not doing this and they had leaks. Great video thanks for sharing
My Massey loader quick disconnects are impossible to grab hold of to hook and un-hook. I modified a welding vise grip to lock on to the "quick" connector. The tool had 1" flat fingers that made a 90 degree angle, I cut the fingers at the 90 bend and only had to grind open the jaws a little to go around the fitting. Now I just compress the fitting with the pliers and it locks the connector open and makes it soooo simple to hook and unhook. The great thing about the vise grip is the adjustment screw, just a turn or two and the connector can be locked in the completely open position. Cost around $ 20.00.
Good job of explaining the features and benefits of the single point coupler. I first used them on combine heads...what a wonderful device. Well done! Blessings to you and Christy.
I still have a 'spring in my step' from your visit! Thanks for being such an encouraging person!
Tractor Time with Tim Thanks so much, and I would have to say it’s a “mutual admiration” when folks bring out the best in each other. You folks give meaning to “the salt of the earth”. I hope our paths will cross again.
I do use my tractor as a multi-purpose tool; but I leave the loader on all the time; even when mowing. OTOH; my mower is a flail mower, and I often find the loader useful for pushing stuff out of the way (6 acres of brush, scrub oaks, and weeds).
I agree, more than green paint. I added the 300.00 plus right side door kit to my "Johnny 5". But after seeing it including a heavy duty set of right side steps and many other quality parts I realized the price was justified.
It's great, even though I don't take the loader off a lot, it will be great to be able to easily remove the loader to do maintenance.
Hi Tim,
I have 1025R with a loader bucket, forklifts, brush hog, backhoe, auger, boxblade, rake and mower deck. I use all of them so yes, I'm constantly switching implements. Because my tractor is the primary mower for the property I do remove front and rear implements to mow. I would say on a scale of 1-5, removing the front loader is 2.5 because the plugs don't always release easily and because it's so low on the tractor it's ALWAYS dirty. Not only does this single point get you off the ground, I would think your new disconnect location will stay cleaner.
Although I experience this problem more with the rear hoses, but there are rare occasions where I have had to tap the nipple on the male end to relieve pressure so I can insert the hoses. I think this single connect will provide enough leverage that even on the chance that a hose is under pressure the additional leverage you have from the disconnect will mitigate that problem. I will be pitching this to, "finance".
Good video. My dad and I love are 1025r. Iam always looking for new ways to make things simpler for him
Thank you for doing the video this way! I was interested in the product but not the installation process.
From what I can see of the connector it is substantially stronger than the BX quick connect. The connector on my wife’s BX started leaking. I spent over an hour checking the tightest of the hoses before I actually discovered the cause. The first time it happened and after I checked all the fittings and connecting it back together and reinstalling the loader. The test I was doing showed the leak went the bucket was at a full up or down position. Thus I removed and installed the FEL four or five times. The last time I moved the bushing that the latch snugs the coupler together. The bushing looks more like some kind of composite rather than a strong metal. The other issue is the the Deere quick connector you showed and the two that are on my Grand L is that those have two latches and two bushing. The BX only has one latch. The two latches divide the force of closing and holding the connector tight. The BX only having only one latch has to take all the force. Anyway by just spinning the bushing I could stop the leak, but it meant always testing the connection and removing the loader and trying it again. I had the dealer replace the coupler under warranty and they did. The cost was over $650.00 for that coupler and I noticed that it already has a nick in the bushing. With all the pieces you get with that kit compared to the BX it seems almost free. They are now putting that connector on there B an LX series; however, I don’t know if it is the same one as on the BX or not. If I could get that Fast connector that you have it would certainly be worth it if the hose fitting fit the BX. While the BX is a great machine and does a lot of work quite well, it seems that the main thing Kubota concreted on was shaving price points.
i have purchased the single point connector it works great love ur shows god bless
That is very nice. I may have to talk to the finance department.
Good video Tim, and I like the fact that you told us about your mistakes. I have always wondered why JD puts the loader QC so low on their tractors. I worked for a guy for 2 years and both of his tractors were like that. Like someone else commented, a little WD40 to work the dirt out. These 4 line QC for the hydraulic hoses on FEL is a nice feature. I was impressed with how stout the bracket is for the QC on the tractor. Keep the videos coming.
I have the single point hydraulic connector for my loader on my JD 5100M and a single point connector on the front of my loader for connecting my grapple and they both work great.
What you said about the subtle differences in brands is true. Deere does some things brilliantly and then drop the ball on zinc coated hardware, uv resistance on paint, and the plastic does not hold up! The newest Deere equipment I own (7) is 2004 so things may have improved. I'd still go Deere
OUTSTANDING instructional video!!!! Many thanks, Tim & Christie!
Did I spell "Christie" correctly, Tym? HaHaHa!
Hello,
I just wanted to confirm that this will fit with the mauser cab, the windshield will open.
So you can open the windshield, drive up couple the coupler, hook up loader.. and then shut windshield.
I don`t have a popular tractor but the popularity of a few have produced more products that can be custom fit
on the less popular brands. My old AC has parts from JD and Kubota..It looks beautiful...lol.
Good to see the step by step process.
Your a very good teacher Tim.
The line losing the oil, I learned how much comes out.. I snapped one of those lines you were loosening on that left arm.. Got caught during grappling of heavy brush and snapped right off. I also learned, drop the bucket/loader arms as far down as you can before disconnecting them again.. Once I dropped the arms down, the leaking stopped. After replacing the connector, it was not tight enough and again started leaking when I powered up.. I shut down, dropped the arms and the leaking stopped, properly tightened it this time and leak was gone on the line replaced.
So far I have snapped that line connector and the line connector going to the front left tire turn hydraulic piston and then had one on the other arm on the right side turn loose and need tightening. Heavy brush is not easy to work in.
Glad the price came down (and free shipping with your coupon, and a free hat , nice) $654
I blow air on all the couplers everytime I switch attachments , they work like new.
Congratulations! You'll love the single point connector.
@@TractorTimewithTim Since you online Tim, I still have to switch the line to divert to the mower. I have a valve that I never installed...but refresh my memory ...if you would ,what is the add on from JD that fixes that ? The one I have is a manual valve to switch between two ports. Never got around to mounting it somewhere...maybe with the single point I'll have a place to mount it and get some hoses made.
Mid mount mower lift options ...on tractortimewithtim.com
This shows the part numbers required to upgrade from ‘hydraulic lift’ Which you have to ‘independent hydraulic lift’. This would get rid of the single hose.
Also, you could drop back to the ‘mechanical lift’. Check out the article.
@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks,
The guys at Green Parts are good, they called to confirm I had a 120 H loader and it wouldn't fit. I explained why it would. Should have it tomorrow the 8" of snow today slowed Buster Brown down....Might have to work fast to beat out the next snow storm. Wish we could send the Keystones snow to you...
If you like it, great! It’s still expensive for what it is like most things that say deere on them.
Tim all new things gave drawbacks wish we had a quick disconnect but with bx70 with cirtis cab makes no sense if we get a new tractor there will be awhole lot of changes this why we watch your channel thank you
God Bless All
PaK
It would be great if you guys start using the chapters in RUclips. It will allow people to quickly move around in the video as well and find things a bit easier. Keep up the good work! Excellent video.
Thanks Tim! Considering what hydraulic fittings and hoses cost this actually seems like a fair price.
Great watch Tim and Cristy! You guys are great! Compassion for the tractors and is absolutely amazing! Myself have the same desire for them 😂. Hence why I look forward to watch the videos of Tim and Cristy!!!
After 5 strokes, open heart, valves, aorta.......... gonna have dealer install one, not 21, not ready to give up my toys !!
i believe in speed and being clean... i don't like getting hydraulic oil all over the controls of the tractor because every time you use it after that its dirty and you are clean... now if i am working on something i can get oily and greasy from head to toe and i don't care but when operating equipment i like to be clean and comfortable... so a single point that keeps hands clean is worth it to me not to have to go wash my hands all the time... often i will leave the loader on just to not have to get my hands dirty even though i would really like it off... second is speed... when taking off the loader and working a hard money job you can go faster.. that means more time home with the family and more money by the hour... either way that $900 investment is worth it.. especially that kit... its very nicely put together.. would love to see an option for 6 ports though.. maybe leave the 3rd function disconnected unless using it.. i was thinking it would be a good idea to get some fittings like what is on the tractor and plug them and figure a way to mount them to the loader blocked off.. that way you can unplug from the tractor and plug to the loader and the hoses are secure and out of the way.. then in the even you need the 3rd function you can plug them in when you are off the tractor anyway hooking up whatever attachment you are putting on.. maybe so plugged of fittings in the couplers on the tractor side too to keep dust out of them and store em in the tool box when ya need the 3rd function...
Thanks Tim. Haven't gotten my 1025r yet but wanted to try out loader and other attachments 1st.
I'm eventually getting the snowblower so might be a useful addition to loader. Also would be nice because I'd have to connect and disconnect from ot regularly for mowing.
Thanks Tim from Gaffney SC
Fantastic!!! Thanks Tim I have been waiting for a long time it seems and I am going to order mine tomorrow!!! Thanks for sharing...
I have been waiting for this option ever since I saw someone on youtube do their own custom fabrication on their 1025R. In the winter I alternate between the loader and the front blade on my second generation 2025r. I suppose you just unhook the hydraulic hoses that feed the single point system and insert the hoses from the front quick hitch but that seems a little counter productive to me. Since I no longer use a snowblower which would require a different setup from the front blade I could add one half of the single point to the four hoses. I would want to have this capability before I jumped to this somewhat expensive option.
I take my loader off once or twice a week for mowing. It's not overly difficult for me, but damn this would be so much easier and cleaner. My wife can't do the ag couplers either, but she very rarely uses it.
Man, I wish this was 300 bucks or so, I just can't afford that much for basically convenience on my part :(
Not saying its not worth the asking price at all. I just wish it was down where I could feel okay spending it :)
Really good video Tim ! I watched it all the way through. I find the fittings on my 1026R to be a breeze and do switch out the loader a few time a month. I switch mine over within reach of my air and find blowing everything clean before and after keeps the fittings from sticking. Never once had to relieve the pressure to get them on.
If it was new at 0%, the single point and what ever the system is to not have to connect the MMM lift with a switch instead of switching the hose I would sign up for.
For me and that amount of money I would opt for one of the grapple's that do not require extra hydraulics at around $1500
We need a update on the sweetcorn. Hope all is well in Indiana. Great video!!!
It’s always easier to be the follower than the leader.