I have the newer front quick attach plow setup. The new bracket has a spacer plate added to the width of the bracket. the bracket itself is 11 7/8 wide but add the spacer plate and its 12 1/16 wide.
I have a true 2020 model year 1025R, and I looked at the pictures you posted on FB and I don't have that spacer plate to add to my front quick attach bracket. I am also running the snow plow set up with a 60" blade. I haven't yet converted over for winter, but will be doing so in the next couple of weeks. I'll try to get some pictures and post as well. I do remember having somewhat of a hard time figuring out how it went last winter, which was my first time setting it up. Hopefully I still remember ha!
What a timely video. I just went through this whole exercise about 3 weeks ago. Received a new 2021 1025R and wanted to use my 2018 54” quick attach snowblower.I think I asked the question on one of the forums about compatibility. What I found was my old bracket had a shim on each side. Removing those gave me a tiny fraction over 12” width on the bracket which works with my new 1025R. I still couldn’t figure out how to get it in the slots. The tech at my dealer thought about it for a minute and said try turning the steering wheel to the left. Bingo! (It looked like you turned the wheel to the right). There is a big difference on clearance. I’ll post some pictures on Facebook.
One of the first things I did was get a bolt bin. I sorted bolts and washers the same way in a pail for years and never seemed to find what I needed. Best investment I made.
Tim, suggestion to Heavy Hitch for the bolt rack. Add a magnet so you can test for stainless steel. Add a measuring tape sticker say 6" to measure bolt length. Add some diameter holes to check the diameter size of bolts. Maybe metric on one side and SAE on the other. Also have a bin marked misc for those odd balls. All cheap things but useful. Cheers!
I have a 2022 model 1025r and the quick hitch sub frame measures 11 7/8 and was having trouble installing it. After watching you're video I tried turning the front wheels and that allowed plenty of clearance from the tie rod. You do have to remove the bracket that the mower hooks on just pull the rod out. Peace of cake. Thanks Tim for you're video it helped me figure it out. I think you will find out this is better than the previous models no unbolting anything.
A bolt bin labeling suggestion that works great for me... Buy some "Roll-N-Cut" magnetic tape (think fridge magnets, 1/2" wide x 15' long, check on Amazon). Cut into 3-ish inch long sections. Either write directly on the white face (opposite the dark magnetic side) with a black Sharpie, or print labels on a label maker and stick them to the white face of the magnetic strips. Gives you an easy way to re-organize the bins as needed. You can also use the magnetic tape to create labels for all your tool box drawers.
Awesome! Thank you Brad for your solution. I have been searching for "bulk" refrigerator magnets and thought I could only get sheets of it. The 1/2 width roll will perfect for use with our label maker. By the way, we will use it with our magnetic white-board to list the names of our goat herd and the amount of feed that each doe gets during milking.
My dad worked as an aircraft mechanic and he would collect all the bolts, washers and nuts and bring them home. Now that he just passed away I have inherited this collection. We found that he put them in plastic bins and labeled each bin accordingly. Seems to be a nice collection of various SAE and Metric hardware that he collected over the years. Even his tool box he had made cubby bins to hold rivets and snap rings etc.. The pigeon holes you have seems to be great idea, leave room for expansion. I'm still overwhelmed with the amount he collected but they are priceless.
When you don't want Loctite, deform the threads. They MAY loosen, but will not fall off. - When I started, too poor to buy all the bolts needed, I started to salvage bolts from junk. Later, even bought junk to salvage bolts. What I found was IH, New Idea and Ford used better bolts than I could buy, at any price. Made a tower and shelves, built boxes out of fir strips and masonite, mostly scraps, put each diameter in a diff box, plenty of room. Any bolt size that were still needed, I bought at Quality Fleet, and then RKO, by the pound, or smaller weight. Pretty good bolts. Not confined by grade 5 or 8. No use for grade 3. Still have to sort by grade, or length, or fine or coarse thread, but that's no problem. Problem is the metrics. Keep them totally separate.- Remem Tim, you MAKE time for the really important things. I might suggest the same principle for shop equip, esp the fasteners. It takes the space it takes.
Tim, kit makes so much sense. Perfect for a small hobby farmer with a limited number of pieces of equipment. A one stop for enough, not a lifetime supply.
I think the bolt and bolt bin is a great idea. While I was living on the farm I would have been interested in your idea. But now I just have a 1025R, 825i S4 Gator and a 930A zero turn and don't need many bolts/nuts. I don't do much work on them. What I really like is your tractor lift. Wow now that would be great to have if I had the shop room and taller ceiling. I like it that you are so transparent with all of your equipment. Let's everyone know the stuff is not free but maybe a little bit of a deal. Thanks for sharing and showing the new 1025R.
About 15 years ago the local True Value Hardware here in Norfolk, CT went out of business. I bought the entire section of nuts and bolts, and assorted pins and hardware including the cabinets with the drawers for $2000 dollars. I think I went to heaven without dying
I took delivery of my 2021 1025r in July. Love love love this machine. I was going to get the bx25 until I started watching your channel. Took all the information you gave and compared the two tractors, it wasn't even close. Love my tractor. Thanks for what you do sir. God bless you and yours.
I was working on a project last year and needed more hardware. I went to Rural King and got all I needed and paid by the pound. I bought several slotted plastic interlock able organizers. At the end of my job, i sorted them. It saves me time and money that they are not scattered around. I now have a dozen of these organizers filled with different hardware related to my needs. My farmer neighbor has a wide selection much like yours that he purchased from a utility auction. Me got several thousand of pounds with a wide selection for pennies of what they were worth. (Bin came along with it.) I have raided the selection from time to time.
I have recently had the same issue with my bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and other misc. parts. I ended up purchasing several stanley parts boxes and well as several Dewalt boxes and put them in a roll around metal shelf. It works great for me. I have several sizes, lengths, metal types, some only very few, other with a lot. These boxes were great. If you want to take a selection to your location just pull out the one you need.
If you heat the red Loctite to 400F, it will break loose rather easily. Just a little propane torch time on the nut and you'll be good to go. You'll need to come up with a new name for the 2021 model...I suggest Fred. I use clear Jif peanut butter jars for my bolts. When the jar is full, the excess goes in the trash. I think the "gold" plating is zinc dichromate.
Thank you Tim, for the suggesting on how to attache the Quick Hitch from the back. I turned my tires all the way to the right and that did allow enough space to attach the hitch in the slot from the back. BINGO!
For me, what I need is 'A friend' with a Bolt Kit, and a boat. I can easily see you or others with all those implements needing a bolt organizer. It looks useful.
Congratulations Tim, amd I looks forward to future”surprise” videos in the future. Your transparency is always refreshing, and is reflective of your character and honesty. You folks are a real treat! BTW, I have more than one those old bolt boxes you mentioned. But they teach patience, persistence,…and….aggravation!! Thanks, and blessings to you and Christy.
That was a great video educating us on the 1025r 2020/2021 changes. I like your bolt organizer bin solution. That’s something I’ve struggled to find a good solution for and now you’ve solved that! Reading the verse out loud was perfect. Keep doing that in future videos! I pray God continues to bless you and your family.
Thanks for the great content I'm not on RUclips much anymore but when I am you're one of the few channels that I have to watch when the videos come out thanks again God bless
Bolt bins are a huge time and frustration saver. I built wooden bolt bins and use the plastic bolt trays. This allows me to take bin out to clean it or to use where I’m working at the moment. Colored bins can be used to determine bolt sizes or types.
@@TractorTimewithTim wondering if you like those over just changing the light bulbs for led bulbs? I do like the new mower deck, you can put those deck adapters to lift it up with you loader on a 52" deck. I need to figure out how to adjust it though because I have an issue taking on and off, and my one fron tire will not grab and climb the deck it just pushes the deck.
Hey Tim... love your channel. Just a heads up, Loctite red is a thermoset plastic. You release it with a little heat from a blow torch... Lets the nut unscrew relatively easily! Cheers!
Work in the lawn and garden depth at a jd dealership and just bought a 1025r. One thing, trust me gators/side by sides run automotive work neck and neck for difficulty of working access.
Tim, I don't know if someone already answered this, but the yellow coating is in fact a better quality of the zinc coating. The silver is galvanized. There's also a black zinc coating and falls somewhere between yellow and the silver for quality.
I really enjoy all your videos on the 1025R I've learned a lot from them.My James river dealership showed me yesterday the new style mower deck,it now has a huge anti scalping plate on the front,he also told me the brackets that hold the deck are spread wider apart now so it don't lean as much left to right causing uneven cuts when on hills.Im going to have a demo brought out next week. I can't wait.tired of just sitting on them at the dealership.LOL
The bolt idea is long overdue!!! It’s a very good solution!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for delivering an idea 💡 that many have had, but none have brought to market.
I just traded my X738 in for a new 2021 1025R with loader, 60" deck, and a cab. But I kept my blade, and snow blower and quick hitch, I ran into the same thing, see John Deere now has a 3 point hitch for the front accessories at the cost of $1800.00, but having the quick hitch I just bought the piece that you was trying to put on, and I had the same problem with the tie rod, so I cut it off ground down the welds knocked out the pins on the out side of this bracket, and went to my Farm and Fleet and bought 3/4" by 36" cold rolled steal rod and cut it to length and drilled a hole at each end for keeper pins. So now I have two rods to install and it works just fine, and you don't need to remove the two 1/2" plates on the inside of the frame. Hope this helps.
Looks like a good idea, I bought my bolt rack ,went to tractor supply purched by the pound 1/4, 5/ 16, 3/8, 7/16 , 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 I don't buy metrics unless I have a need . Also only buy grade 8 , unless I need softer bolts. The whole rig was reasonable in cost.
I used to always upgrade bolt to grade 8 . One day the owner of a multi generation hardware store told me grade 8 doesn't flex enough for all situations. Just my 2 cents
Really appreciate your new purchase. I just got my first tractor a 2021 1025r so am happy to see your experience with one. First I bought a snow blower with mine. Know you are not into them but I use mine on my dirt yard and almost quarter mile driveway, this tractor replacing my x320 lawn tractor with blower on it. I just measured the quick hitch base bracket that has the PTO shaft running through it and it measures 11 ⅞ outside dimension so must be adjusted to new setup. I also have a belly mower and learned without anything in any manual about the front attachment that has to come off to put a quick hitch on. I have not put the snow blower on yet with the relatively warm fall here in northern Wisconsin but, after seeing your video expect it to fit fine. One more thing. I know you are not into snow blowers but I ordered my tractor with single point on it. Kept wondering if I could use it for the snow blower. Sometime is Now did a couple of videos on doing just that listing the part of single point to get. Not cheap but thought this would be a good solution. Have installed the part on snow blower and tested it. Changing back from snow blower to loader much easier and faster now. Again thanks for all your videos. The 1025r videos have been most informative and helpful to an old fart new to modern tractors.
Well for the 2019 Johnny, I’d paint it orange ( that will improve its self esteem). Then put some real sized tires on it. A lift in altitude is a lift in attitude. Just a few beginning steps and ideas.
I, used to install those at, my dealer in Washington, PA. It only takes about 30 minutes, and another 30 to, do the rest, of the loader install... Tim, all those bolts should have lock, washers on them as well as red locktite
I read comments but didnt go through all of them so sorry if I repeat what someone said already. As for attaching the bracket for the front blade. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right. It gets the control arm for the steering out of the way and the bracket will pop in real easy. I couldnt figure it out and once my dad and I were messing with it, he saw it and that solved the problem. Otherwise it will not go on, hope this helps everyone!
As far as picking up bolts and bolt bins, at reasonable prices......... Auctions can be a great source for picking up bins! I got a 64 hole bin for $10, with half the holes with bolts included! Most larger cities have at least one or more bulk bolt/fastener dealers, and my last purchase cost $15, but got 100 count boxes of 1/4", 7/16" SAE nuts and 1/4" x 2" - 5/16 x 1" SAE bolts! I was a mobile truck mechanic, so I carried Grade 8 bolts from 1/4" to 7/8" with nuts, washers that were bought bulk in lengths of 1" to 4" up to 1/2" and 2" to 8" in 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8" Just more options, since I've always found shop and auto repair auctions to be a good source for good deals!
In talking to our loctite contacts (they are both a customer and a vendor of ours), apparently, John Deere had issues with some of their stainless hardware backing off, that they were using Loctite on. They apparently didn't know that Loctite doesn't do anything on stainless steel bolts, without another "activator" product. Loctite works by corroding the interface of the threads, and it can't corrode stainless steel without the activator, so it doesn't do much. I can't tell if those bolts are stainless or zinc coated steel, but if they're stainless, you'll want to do something other than just Loctite blue or red. The stainless bolts into the forged steel will work with Loctite, but the stainless bolts with stainless nuts are a problem for standard Loctite.
The only thing that I know of that can corrode Stainless Steel is Chlorine. There is a school in WI that had a false ceiling put in and had SS rods that were bent and the act of bending caused those to fail and they had the ceiling fall in to the pool, the Chlorine in the pool water. The replaced them with coated wire.
@@okjd159 I believe what the primer/activator or whatever they called it does is actually just add some corrodible material to the mix, to help the Loctite work. But many things corrode stainless steel, especially warm salt spray. It just corrodes slower.
I think the bolt bin is a great idea!! Some organization is a good thing easier to find things to!! It's frustrating when you spend a lot of your time looking for something!!
We have Tractor Supply Stores in our area and they sell bolts/nuts/washers, etc... by the pound. I have found they are one of the least expensive places to sell them. Also, Seville Classics has a plastic bin rack with a wire rack on wheels, that is not expensive. I have several of those for parts. It was a good solution for my needs. I doubt I would ever spend that much on a rack with a variety of bolts that I may or may not ever use.
As a mechanic I can tell you how we work on cars with a lot of tight areas. We use a lot of "Working" words and we will remove things until we can reach. There are cars where you need to remove the tire and inner fender to replace a light bulb, I even know of one where you have to remove the front bumper. Bad design is the main reason why many seemingly simple jobs are so expensive on a normal car.
I agree with the manufactures idea on the bolt packages as far as the say 3/4 sizes on up. anything smaller its easy to just keep the in boxs in the bens. could has same diameter but different lengths as well. that's how my shop is done.
Loaders are installed at factory. But there put on in different building. There done in the transportation building. If you noticed the buckets are in upright position on the side of the tractors
The bolt idea seems like a good idea most of use don't own a large repair shop. A saying we had at my old job was. We do it right because we do it twice.
The new 1025 looks sharp! Thanks for the bolt bin idea's/ solutions, as I am in the process of buying a stocked bin also. I will check out y'alls partner at Heavy Hitch for sure. Thanks also for reading you scripture at the end, I sometimes don't read fast enough to finish, before it leaves.
The newer 1025R is a beautiful tractor. I will be looking forward to the different years comparisons and attachment swapping. As far as the bolt bin goes, I really like that you have been working with Heavy Hitch and coming up with an affordable solution for everyone who isn't a big shop owner. (Just us average Joe's with a tractor or two). Thanks for all the effort that your putting into these beneficial side projects (like Heavy Hitch, Bolt-on Hooks, Summit Hydraulics and many others). Keep up the good work TTWT
I picked my 2021 1025r yesterday 11/11/21 got the 54” snow blade in the box. Hoping I don’t have any problems with the install! Thank you for making these videos!
I hope you are going to do some attachments to the front end of the 1025r. I would love to see what you can find. I was looking for a dethacher to mount on the front and have a vacuum on the rear and save time.
If you have a KAR products sales rep in your area they deal in American made bolts and sell all kinds of assortments including a 72 bin cabinet and smaller cabinets also including sliding drawer assortments plus any other hardware items plus chemical spray products. I used to be a sales rep for them. They are based in Des Plaine Illinois and have sales reps all over the USA. They come to you and help set up any organization products. Great company, great service!
I love that idea for the bolts! Would help us out on our farm for all the bolts we dig through in the box like you did. I agree with the bolt gauge and tape to measure lengths.
in order for my quick connect bracket to go on my 2021 i have to turn my wheels to allow some room to get rear pins in place not a big deal once you know that.
Great idea on the bolts! I think many landscape businesses will have a use for that. My guess on the old Jonny is that you're going to donate it to someone. Plus I'm going to take a bet that the plastic will be on the seat for 4 months!
Hi Tim... how did you solve the problem of the quick hitch not going on? I have a 1023e and have run into the same issue and trying to get the snowblower set up for winter. Thanks!
I have a 2020 with FEL and 54 inch snow thrower. My front quick hitch seems to angle in front front to rear. I have pictures with measurements if you still need
Another excellent video. Your love of all things Deere is well -founded. I like the oil cooler you pointed out. I think JD is my choice even though the competitor (red) has a dealer in my backyard. JD is about 45 minutes away, or more.
Oh No - Tractor Races are on the list ! Weights on the rear and the front to keep contact and a turbo on the engine and there SHE goes ! Did I say you are the photo guy and beloved is on the race track ?
A good tool to have is a Chinese finger tool from an old rear main seal replacement tool kit. Mine is from KD tools and you can still get them. Feed the finger from the outside, then insert the bolt into the finger and pull it through. Its very handy with situations like those frame bracket bolts. As far as bolts, I get mine by the pound from Farm and Fleet in grade 5 and grade 8 for SAE. They also have metric ones also. The hard to get bolts I get from McMaster Carr. You can get almost anything from them for a reasonable amount.
Another great video Tim, Thx. I really liked you reading the verse at the end. Please consider doing that on all of your episodes. Also I did not see a link to the bolt kits, please let me know if I missed it. God bless!
I've seen a lot of people struggle with the quick hitch. It takes a full wheel turn left or right so the steering bar will move out of the way enough to get in there... barely. I don't have one myself though. It's just what i have noticed.
My dad bought a bolt bin system back in the 70's that was plastic and we are still using it and it has size's up to 3/4 inch bolts and up to 6" in length and as short as 3/4" for the 1/4 inch bolts
The "gold" colored hardware is cadmium plated. The cad gives it the gold color. It does wear off with friction over time. Cad plated hardware is used in aircraft manufacturing for its resistance to corrossion.
Grade 8 and 10.9 bolts are a great way to go with everything, I used less b4 and it cost me big time Tim. Can't wait to see the plans for the 2019 1025. Thanks for sharing
Saw someone mentioned heating to 400 degrees will cause loctite to break down. You may want to try loctite 290. It is a medium strength designed to 'Wick' into assembled threads. Designed for amusement park rides.
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I have the newer front quick attach plow setup. The new bracket has a spacer plate added to the width of the bracket. the bracket itself is 11 7/8 wide but add the spacer plate and its 12 1/16 wide.
I posted picts on your facebook page
Agree. I have the 2021 tractor and mmm, and my old 2014 snowblower quick hitch fits fine with the new style mower brackets
I have a true 2020 model year 1025R, and I looked at the pictures you posted on FB and I don't have that spacer plate to add to my front quick attach bracket. I am also running the snow plow set up with a 60" blade. I haven't yet converted over for winter, but will be doing so in the next couple of weeks. I'll try to get some pictures and post as well. I do remember having somewhat of a hard time figuring out how it went last winter, which was my first time setting it up. Hopefully I still remember ha!
What a timely video. I just went through this whole exercise about 3 weeks ago. Received a new 2021 1025R and wanted to use my 2018 54” quick attach snowblower.I think I asked the question on one of the forums about compatibility. What I found was my old bracket had a shim on each side. Removing those gave me a tiny fraction over 12” width on the bracket which works with my new 1025R. I still couldn’t figure out how to get it in the slots. The tech at my dealer thought about it for a minute and said try turning the steering wheel to the left. Bingo! (It looked like you turned the wheel to the right). There is a big difference on clearance. I’ll post some pictures on Facebook.
I posted my pictures just now. Hopefully they help someone.
One of the first things I did was get a bolt bin. I sorted bolts and washers the same way in a pail for years and never seemed to find what I needed. Best investment I made.
Tim, suggestion to Heavy Hitch for the bolt rack. Add a magnet so you can test for stainless steel. Add a measuring tape sticker say 6" to measure bolt length. Add some diameter holes to check the diameter size of bolts. Maybe metric on one side and SAE on the other. Also have a bin marked misc for those odd balls. All cheap things but useful. Cheers!
I added a 1 foot section from a yellow measuring tape, to the front edge of mine. Quick referencing point for lengths
Touche?
Touche!!
I have a 2022 model 1025r and the quick hitch sub frame measures 11 7/8 and was having trouble installing it. After watching you're video I tried turning the front wheels and that allowed plenty of clearance from the tie rod. You do have to remove the bracket that the mower hooks on just pull the rod out. Peace of cake. Thanks Tim for you're video it helped me figure it out. I think you will find out this is better than the previous models no unbolting anything.
A bolt bin labeling suggestion that works great for me... Buy some "Roll-N-Cut" magnetic tape (think fridge magnets, 1/2" wide x 15' long, check on Amazon). Cut into 3-ish inch long sections. Either write directly on the white face (opposite the dark magnetic side) with a black Sharpie, or print labels on a label maker and stick them to the white face of the magnetic strips. Gives you an easy way to re-organize the bins as needed. You can also use the magnetic tape to create labels for all your tool box drawers.
Awesome! Thank you Brad for your solution. I have been searching for "bulk" refrigerator magnets and thought I could only get sheets of it. The 1/2 width roll will perfect for use with our label maker. By the way, we will use it with our magnetic white-board to list the names of our goat herd and the amount of feed that each doe gets during milking.
Thanks for the idea… makes it easy to rearrange and expand in the future!!!👍
My dad worked as an aircraft mechanic and he would collect all the bolts, washers and nuts and bring them home. Now that he just passed away I have inherited this collection. We found that he put them in plastic bins and labeled each bin accordingly. Seems to be a nice collection of various SAE and Metric hardware that he collected over the years. Even his tool box he had made cubby bins to hold rivets and snap rings etc.. The pigeon holes you have seems to be great idea, leave room for expansion. I'm still overwhelmed with the amount he collected but they are priceless.
When you don't want Loctite, deform the threads. They MAY loosen, but will not fall off. - When I started, too poor to buy all the bolts needed, I started to salvage bolts from junk. Later, even bought junk to salvage bolts. What I found was IH, New Idea and Ford used better bolts than I could buy, at any price. Made a tower and shelves, built boxes out of fir strips and masonite, mostly scraps, put each diameter in a diff box, plenty of room. Any bolt size that were still needed, I bought at Quality Fleet, and then RKO, by the pound, or smaller weight. Pretty good bolts. Not confined by grade 5 or 8. No use for grade 3. Still have to sort by grade, or length, or fine or coarse thread, but that's no problem. Problem is the metrics. Keep them totally separate.- Remem Tim, you MAKE time for the really important things. I might suggest the same principle for shop equip, esp the fasteners. It takes the space it takes.
Tim, kit makes so much sense. Perfect for a small hobby farmer with a limited number of pieces of equipment. A one stop for enough, not a lifetime supply.
I think the bolt and bolt bin is a great idea. While I was living on the farm I would have been interested in your idea. But now I just have a 1025R, 825i S4 Gator and a 930A zero turn and don't need many bolts/nuts. I don't do much work on them. What I really like is your tractor lift. Wow now that would be great to have if I had the shop room and taller ceiling. I like it that you are so transparent with all of your equipment. Let's everyone know the stuff is not free but maybe a little bit of a deal. Thanks for sharing and showing the new 1025R.
About 15 years ago the local True Value Hardware here in Norfolk, CT went out of business. I bought the entire section of nuts and bolts, and assorted pins and hardware including the cabinets with the drawers for $2000 dollars. I think I went to heaven without dying
Great idea with the bolts! Leave the smaller h/w for a separated drawer.
I took delivery of my 2021 1025r in July. Love love love this machine. I was going to get the bx25 until I started watching your channel. Took all the information you gave and compared the two tractors, it wasn't even close. Love my tractor. Thanks for what you do sir. God bless you and yours.
Congratulations!
I was working on a project last year and needed more hardware. I went to Rural King and got all I needed and paid by the pound. I bought several slotted plastic interlock able organizers. At the end of my job, i sorted them. It saves me time and money that they are not scattered around. I now have a dozen of these organizers filled with different hardware related to my needs. My farmer neighbor has a wide selection much like yours that he purchased from a utility auction. Me got several thousand of pounds with a wide selection for pennies of what they were worth. (Bin came along with it.) I have raided the selection from time to time.
Thank you for the appreciation
Love the DIY bolt assortment idea!
Amazing to see the changes over the years. Operating a 2015 1025. Your videos make me aware of changes when I upgrade.
I have recently had the same issue with my bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and other misc. parts. I ended up purchasing several stanley parts boxes and well as several Dewalt boxes and put them in a roll around metal shelf. It works great for me. I have several sizes, lengths, metal types, some only very few, other with a lot. These boxes were great. If you want to take a selection to your location just pull out the one you need.
If you heat the red Loctite to 400F, it will break loose rather easily. Just a little propane torch time on the nut and you'll be good to go. You'll need to come up with a new name for the 2021 model...I suggest Fred. I use clear Jif peanut butter jars for my bolts. When the jar is full, the excess goes in the trash. I think the "gold" plating is zinc dichromate.
Thank you Tim, for the suggesting on how to attache the Quick Hitch from the back. I turned my tires all the way to the right and that did allow enough space to attach the hitch in the slot from the back. BINGO!
For me, what I need is 'A friend' with a Bolt Kit, and a boat. I can easily see you or others with all those implements needing a bolt organizer. It looks useful.
I wish the loader guard for the hood had mesh in them like the larger tractors. When using the grapple I am nervous if stuff poking into the grill
Get some mesh and weld it in. It could also be bolted in with tabs for the welding challenged.
I have something similar but not quite as big ,and I love it, makes it real easy to find a bolt or nut or washer..
Congratulations Tim, amd I looks forward to future”surprise” videos in the future. Your transparency is always refreshing, and is reflective of your character and honesty. You folks are a real treat! BTW, I have more than one those old bolt boxes you mentioned. But they teach patience, persistence,…and….aggravation!! Thanks, and blessings to you and Christy.
That was a great video educating us on the 1025r 2020/2021 changes. I like your bolt organizer bin solution. That’s something I’ve struggled to find a good solution for and now you’ve solved that! Reading the verse out loud was perfect. Keep doing that in future videos! I pray God continues to bless you and your family.
Prior ownership of a Kubota BX, decided to go "Green". A January 2021 1025R purchase with factory installed 120R Loader, 260B Backhoe, self installed 54D AutoConnect 7-Iron deck. 2021 model year benefit from model year(s)
NOTE: additional improvements, feedback welcome.
1. 2021 54" Mower Deck...Load-N-Go Deck Ramp Compatibility (now available)
2. 2021 1025R frame improvement
3.2021 54D Mower Lift Kit...heavier duty
4.2021 260B Backhoe...hydraulic cylinder arm diameter increase (1 1/4")
That bolt kit is awesome. I have several old Folgers coffee cans full of old bolts that I have to dump and search.
Thanks for the great content I'm not on RUclips much anymore but when I am you're one of the few channels that I have to watch when the videos come out thanks again God bless
Thanks for continuing to watch. We really need (and appreciate) your support!
Bolt bins are a huge time and frustration saver. I built wooden bolt bins and use the plastic bolt trays. This allows me to take bin out to clean it or to use where I’m working at the moment. Colored bins can be used to determine bolt sizes or types.
Tim, the finance committee has been very generous with approvals 😁 love the new 1025R. Congrads from New Zealand.
Well done on the bin and going with a friend is a good way.
Thank for doing these types of videos. I really enjoy them.
I think this bolt system is something I have been thinking about this for years. This has my interest peaked! Thanks so much Tim!
Oh Tim wanted to ask. I have a 2021 as well, but I do not have those LED lights you have. Was that a special order?
Yes
@@TractorTimewithTim wondering if you like those over just changing the light bulbs for led bulbs? I do like the new mower deck, you can put those deck adapters to lift it up with you loader on a 52" deck. I need to figure out how to adjust it though because I have an issue taking on and off, and my one fron tire will not grab and climb the deck it just pushes the deck.
@@ShortyAKALestat Mine did the same thing until I realized it had to be in 4WD and low or the mower was a push sled LOL
@@toddh3774 That is the odd thing I did have it in 4wd and in low. I think something maybe off.
yes that is what is needed .Turn steering all the way to the left. Tight but it will go in .
The bin setup is a great solution! Nice compromise and not loaded down with a quantity as you mentioned that would never be used in a lifetime.
Hi Tim Bolts great idea well done.
Hey Tim... love your channel. Just a heads up, Loctite red is a thermoset plastic. You release it with a little heat from a blow torch... Lets the nut unscrew relatively easily! Cheers!
You should include or offer thread checkers with the kit.
You could start comparing wheel spacers or the dually kits back to back on stability. I expect a hydros plus in the future.
at the end when your cat was meowing really loud my wife's cat came running in here looking around
Work in the lawn and garden depth at a jd dealership and just bought a 1025r. One thing, trust me gators/side by sides run automotive work neck and neck for difficulty of working access.
Tim, I don't know if someone already answered this, but the yellow coating is in fact a better quality of the zinc coating. The silver is galvanized. There's also a black zinc coating and falls somewhere between yellow and the silver for quality.
I really enjoy all your videos on the 1025R I've learned a lot from them.My James river dealership showed me yesterday the new style mower deck,it now has a huge anti scalping plate on the front,he also told me the brackets that hold the deck are spread wider apart now so it don't lean as much left to right causing uneven cuts when on hills.Im going to have a demo brought out next week. I can't wait.tired of just sitting on them at the dealership.LOL
Yes, new deck is nicer.
The bolt idea is long overdue!!! It’s a very good solution!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for delivering an idea 💡 that many have had, but none have brought to market.
I just traded my X738 in for a new 2021 1025R with loader, 60" deck, and a cab. But I kept my blade, and snow blower and quick hitch, I ran into the same thing, see John Deere now has a 3 point hitch for the front accessories at the cost of $1800.00, but having the quick hitch I just bought the piece that you was trying to put on, and I had the same problem with the tie rod, so I cut it off ground down the welds knocked out the pins on the out side of this bracket, and went to my Farm and Fleet and bought 3/4" by 36" cold rolled steal rod and cut it to length and drilled a hole at each end for keeper pins. So now I have two rods to install and it works just fine, and you don't need to remove the two 1/2" plates on the inside of the frame. Hope this helps.
Looks like a good idea, I bought my bolt rack ,went to tractor supply purched by the pound 1/4, 5/ 16, 3/8, 7/16 , 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 I don't buy metrics unless I have a need . Also only buy grade 8 , unless I need softer bolts. The whole rig was reasonable in cost.
I used to always upgrade bolt to grade 8 . One day the owner of a multi generation hardware store told me grade 8 doesn't flex enough for all situations. Just my 2 cents
Really appreciate your new purchase. I just got my first tractor a 2021 1025r so am happy to see your experience with one. First I bought a snow blower with mine. Know you are not into them but I use mine on my dirt yard and almost quarter mile driveway, this tractor replacing my x320 lawn tractor with blower on it. I just measured the quick hitch base bracket that has the PTO shaft running through it and it measures 11 ⅞ outside dimension so must be adjusted to new setup. I also have a belly mower and learned without anything in any manual about the front attachment that has to come off to put a quick hitch on. I have not put the snow blower on yet with the relatively warm fall here in northern Wisconsin but, after seeing your video expect it to fit fine. One more thing. I know you are not into snow blowers but I ordered my tractor with single point on it. Kept wondering if I could use it for the snow blower. Sometime is Now did a couple of videos on doing just that listing the part of single point to get. Not cheap but thought this would be a good solution. Have installed the part on snow blower and tested it. Changing back from snow blower to loader much easier and faster now. Again thanks for all your videos. The 1025r videos have been most informative and helpful to an old fart new to modern tractors.
Love snowblowers, Don. We just don't get enough snow to justify.
Thanks for the kind words.
Well for the 2019 Johnny, I’d paint it orange ( that will improve its self esteem). Then put some real sized tires on it. A lift in altitude is a lift in attitude. Just a few beginning steps and ideas.
I, used to install those at, my dealer in Washington, PA. It only takes about 30 minutes, and another 30 to, do the rest, of the loader install... Tim, all those bolts should have lock, washers on them as well as red locktite
I read comments but didnt go through all of them so sorry if I repeat what someone said already. As for attaching the bracket for the front blade. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or to the right. It gets the control arm for the steering out of the way and the bracket will pop in real easy. I couldnt figure it out and once my dad and I were messing with it, he saw it and that solved the problem. Otherwise it will not go on, hope this helps everyone!
As far as picking up bolts and bolt bins, at reasonable prices.........
Auctions can be a great source for picking up bins! I got a 64 hole bin for $10, with half the holes with bolts included!
Most larger cities have at least one or more bulk bolt/fastener dealers, and my last purchase cost $15, but got 100 count boxes of 1/4", 7/16" SAE nuts and 1/4" x 2" - 5/16 x 1" SAE bolts!
I was a mobile truck mechanic, so I carried Grade 8 bolts from 1/4" to 7/8" with nuts, washers that were bought bulk in lengths of 1" to 4" up to 1/2" and 2" to 8" in 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8"
Just more options, since I've always found shop and auto repair auctions to be a good source for good deals!
Just want to drop in quick and say I enjoy the videos Tim! Keep up the great work!
In talking to our loctite contacts (they are both a customer and a vendor of ours), apparently, John Deere had issues with some of their stainless hardware backing off, that they were using Loctite on. They apparently didn't know that Loctite doesn't do anything on stainless steel bolts, without another "activator" product. Loctite works by corroding the interface of the threads, and it can't corrode stainless steel without the activator, so it doesn't do much. I can't tell if those bolts are stainless or zinc coated steel, but if they're stainless, you'll want to do something other than just Loctite blue or red. The stainless bolts into the forged steel will work with Loctite, but the stainless bolts with stainless nuts are a problem for standard Loctite.
The only thing that I know of that can corrode Stainless Steel is Chlorine. There is a school in WI that had a false ceiling put in and had SS rods that were bent and the act of bending caused those to fail and they had the ceiling fall in to the pool, the Chlorine in the pool water. The replaced them with coated wire.
@@okjd159 I believe what the primer/activator or whatever they called it does is actually just add some corrodible material to the mix, to help the Loctite work. But many things corrode stainless steel, especially warm salt spray. It just corrodes slower.
Tim, maybe you could get a demo loaner when JD releases the 1RE electric version of the 1025.
Would be great!
I think the bolt bin is a great idea!! Some organization is a good thing easier to find things to!! It's frustrating when you spend a lot of your time looking for something!!
We have Tractor Supply Stores in our area and they sell bolts/nuts/washers, etc... by the pound. I have found they are one of the least expensive places to sell them. Also, Seville Classics has a plastic bin rack with a wire rack on wheels, that is not expensive. I have several of those for parts. It was a good solution for my needs. I doubt I would ever spend that much on a rack with a variety of bolts that I may or may not ever use.
As a mechanic I can tell you how we work on cars with a lot of tight areas. We use a lot of "Working" words and we will remove things until we can reach. There are cars where you need to remove the tire and inner fender to replace a light bulb, I even know of one where you have to remove the front bumper. Bad design is the main reason why many seemingly simple jobs are so expensive on a normal car.
I agree with the manufactures idea on the bolt packages as far as the say 3/4 sizes on up. anything smaller its easy to just keep the in boxs in the bens. could has same diameter but different lengths as well. that's how my shop is done.
I have been using bolt bins for a long time it's much better than a cardboard box.
Loaders are installed at factory. But there put on in different building. There done in the transportation building. If you noticed the buckets are in upright position on the side of the tractors
Love the bin, makes home projects go alot smoother, great information and well explained.
The bolt idea seems like a good idea most of use don't own a large repair shop. A saying we had at my old job was. We do it right because we do it twice.
Love the bolt Ben idea! Organization is ur friend!! 🤪🤣
The new 1025 looks sharp! Thanks for the bolt bin idea's/ solutions, as I am in the process of buying a stocked bin also. I will check out y'alls partner at Heavy Hitch for sure. Thanks also for reading you scripture at the end, I sometimes don't read fast enough to finish, before it leaves.
For smaller shops the bolt kit is what I was looking for too great idea
Tim, I love the idea of bolt kit to bad it wasn’t around a few years ago when I was working on things.
The newer 1025R is a beautiful tractor. I will be looking forward to the different years comparisons and attachment swapping.
As far as the bolt bin goes, I really like that you have been working with Heavy Hitch and coming up with an affordable solution for everyone who isn't a big shop owner. (Just us average Joe's with a tractor or two).
Thanks for all the effort that your putting into these beneficial side projects (like Heavy Hitch, Bolt-on Hooks, Summit Hydraulics and many others). Keep up the good work TTWT
I picked my 2021 1025r yesterday 11/11/21 got the 54” snow blade in the box. Hoping I don’t have any problems with the install!
Thank you for making these videos!
I hope you are going to do some attachments to the front end of the 1025r. I would love to see what you can find. I was looking for a dethacher to mount on the front and have a vacuum on the rear and save time.
If you have a KAR products sales rep in your area they deal in American made bolts and sell all kinds of assortments including a 72 bin cabinet and smaller cabinets also including sliding drawer assortments plus any other hardware items plus chemical spray products. I used to be a sales rep for them. They are based in Des Plaine Illinois and have sales reps all over the USA. They come to you and help set up any organization products. Great company, great service!
My 2021 (TTWT inspired) 3046R just showed up Wed.
WooHoo! Congratulations!
Look forward to seeing what you do with the 2019 model. The bolt bin is pretty cool also
I love that idea for the bolts! Would help us out on our farm for all the bolts we dig through in the box like you did. I agree with the bolt gauge and tape to measure lengths.
Love watching your video Tim you do a great job at this and it is very useful Thank You
I like the bolt bin idea I definitely need it for sure.
in order for my quick connect bracket to go on my 2021 i have to turn my wheels to allow some room to get rear pins in place not a big deal once you know that.
Great idea on the bolts! I think many landscape businesses will have a use for that. My guess on the old Jonny is that you're going to donate it to someone. Plus I'm going to take a bet that the plastic will be on the seat for 4 months!
Hi Tim... how did you solve the problem of the quick hitch not going on?
I have a 1023e and have run into the same issue and trying to get the snowblower set up for winter.
Thanks!
I have a 2020 with FEL and 54 inch snow thrower. My front quick hitch seems to angle in front front to rear. I have pictures with measurements if you still need
Another excellent video. Your love of all things Deere is well -founded. I like the oil cooler you pointed out. I think JD is my choice even though the competitor (red) has a dealer in my backyard. JD is about 45 minutes away, or more.
I just got my 21 1025R with the 60” blade and same quick attach bracket, turn wheels to full lock (I turned mine to the right) bracket goes right in.
Oh No - Tractor Races are on the list ! Weights on the rear and the front to keep contact and a turbo on the engine and there SHE goes ! Did I say you are the photo guy and beloved is on the race track ?
I think the bolt bin idea is a great idea. I have been looking for also
More POWER, just like Tool Time Tim
I think the bolt bin is a great idea for the diy garage. It seems to have the right amount of bolts.
The shed looks full with 2 1025R and the Kubota... Christmas is coming, ask Christie for a new shed Tim!
A good tool to have is a Chinese finger tool from an old rear main seal replacement tool kit. Mine is from KD tools and you can still get them. Feed the finger from the outside, then insert the bolt into the finger and pull it through. Its very handy with situations like those frame bracket bolts. As far as bolts, I get mine by the pound from Farm and Fleet in grade 5 and grade 8 for SAE. They also have metric ones also. The hard to get bolts I get from McMaster Carr. You can get almost anything from them for a reasonable amount.
Nice start on the bolt ben... Great video
Thank you for your vid! Gave me much to think about! Have a great day!
My guess is that the 19 is going to get a hydraulic upgrade, just a guess.
The bolt bin is a great idea.
Locktite red requires heat to remove but can be loosened
Give the 19 to your oldest sub that doesn't have a tractor. Unfortunately out of that race you helped me decided on my 3039R back in 2016
Another great video Tim, Thx. I really liked you reading the verse at the end. Please consider doing that on all of your episodes. Also I did not see a link to the bolt kits, please let me know if I missed it. God bless!
Call or email them to order. Was supposed to be on the site, but apparently didn’t make it yet.
I bet Johnny is going to get a hydraulic upgrade 😎 Thanks for another great video
I think you should put the 260 backhoe and reversible seat
Not gonna do that! 260b is MUCH nicer!
I've seen a lot of people struggle with the quick hitch. It takes a full wheel turn left or right so the steering bar will move out of the way enough to get in there... barely. I don't have one myself though. It's just what i have noticed.
My dad bought a bolt bin system back in the 70's that was plastic and we are still using it and it has size's up to 3/4 inch bolts and up to 6" in length and as short as 3/4" for the 1/4 inch bolts
The "gold" colored hardware is cadmium plated. The cad gives it the gold color. It does wear off with friction over time. Cad plated hardware is used in aircraft manufacturing for its resistance to corrossion.
I would like a metric bolt selection at a reasonable price. I can only find them by the piece.
Grade 8 and 10.9 bolts are a great way to go with everything, I used less b4 and it cost me big time Tim. Can't wait to see the plans for the 2019 1025. Thanks for sharing
Saw someone mentioned heating to 400 degrees will cause loctite to break down. You may want to try loctite 290. It is a medium strength designed to 'Wick' into assembled threads. Designed for amusement park rides.
Great idea for bolts. Now do you have something for screws. More types, sizes and functions.