5 ATTACHMENTS SO BAD THAT THEY'RE NOT WORTH BUYING? 😡
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- We put out a survey asking what your most hated attachments were and you let us know! Today we'll cover your responses and give you our take on each item mentioned. And we'll let you know most we agree on, but one we strongly disagree!
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Most hated attachment. The one I need and don't have, yet!
Do you have good neighbors?
@@dfarmer_ The best. They mind their own business and leave me alone.
@@donbrutcher4501 That's good too. I was thinking maybe you have a neighbor that you could borrow that attachment from. We have great neighbors and help each other out.
Sounds like this turned into “difficulty of hitching to an implement” instead of bad implements. Like the ones that are just not worth the money even after they are attached.
I worked on both my uncles' farms and we never had any problems connecting to their post hole diggers, because of the way they stored them. After getting done using the post hole digger we would go to where the attachments were stored and sink the post hole digger into the ground about half way up the auger. Pull the drive shaft, unhook the three points and drive off. Next time we needed it back up the tractor over the three points and lower the arms. Since the auger was ridged in the ground, the weight of the attachment points are being supported and as long as the PTO has not been attached we had the gearbox actually allow side to side movement to align them. Connect the three point and attach the PTO. Pull the auger up, shake it, move the loose dirt back into the hole and we were done.
His farm was somewhere warm and not too clay heavy. Because a winter stuck in the ground like that here and your have clay hard stuck and not be able to pull it out. We did similar though just up under a tree and throw a chain over a low branch and sling the thing by the gear box.
💥 As time goes on I’m getting more and more tired of dealing with my mower deck. I think it’s time to get a dedicated zero turn.
*Keep on tractoring!*
That's what I have. A dedicated zero turn. Works perfectly!
Even my local Kubota dealer says it's better to go that route. True its another engine on a machine but I am glad I have JD lawn garden tractor to go with our Kubota compact tractor. Orange and Green make a great team for our property. Lol
Made that decision 2 years ago. We will never go back, it took over an hour off our mowing time.
Did that last year, it's a dream come true.
Walker makes one that the mower deck flips up in front for cleaning and storage. Imagine a mower deck NOT rusting?
Strap your post hole digger to a post makes super easy to store and mount
It always amazes me when people struggle attaching a pto. Slow down, understand how it works and it is about as easy as plugging into an electrical outlet. Adding complexity will never make it easier.
One line of difficulty that is a pain even if you slow down is aligning the key on the shaft properly. If your attachment is too heavy to move and thus to turn its shaft to align, and if the tractor isn't aligned at the point where you parked it to attach, well that creates work.
@@GoodWorksTractors the biggest problem is the silly connectors where you have to pull the whole ring on the tractor side. The best ones are big button but 1000 rpm pto seems to be all new style
yeah but i used to made from a rear mount pto attachments into a loader mount
When you're in your 70's with arthritis it can be a chore. I'll still do it and I'm not whining but sometimes it can be difficult.
@@GoodWorksTractors but you still have to turn the PTO to engage the PTO Link device. Looks to me like 1/4 of a turn vs. 1/12 of a turn with a standard 6 spline PTO. When you turn the tractor off the PTO shaft will turn by hand, some will turn free, others 1/6 of a turn. One of those PTO wrenches seems like a much more sensible solution.
You gave a tip some time ago that helped me out more than anything about attaching a rear PTO shaft. Shift the PTO lever away from the rear PTO slot and your spline spins freely. AMAZINGLY simple and effective.🚜
I had to make my landscape rake and box blade quick hitch compatible. I used extended draw pins and welded home built brackets for the top hook that are the same height on both attachments and my tiller which was already quick hitch compatible. This way I don't have to raise and lower the top hook. It's made this old man's life much easier.😊
Folks who hate their PTO hook up should invest in a simple bottle brush, mineral spirits and a rag to clean the splines to remove any grease clumps that form over winter, then re-grease it... Ironic that one of the original tractor "quick attach" items ISO 500 standard PTO connector is now seen as such a problem.
I agree if you cant slip the pto on the splines ,you should be now whare near a tractor!
After removing and reinstalling a loader & removing the backhoe on my Ford 8n (sold it all), my 1025r loader, backhoe, & mower deck are a breath of fresh air - nothing takes more than 10 minutes on or off & it's EASY. That Ford was a wonder of technology in it's time but we've come a LONG way since then.
I was just about to say I bought a lawn tractor for mowing. When you look at the costs and the fact you keep the hours off your utility tractor it more than pays for itself.
You can have tractors and attachments but I will recommend a commercial backhoe! And 4wd. 4in1 front bucket and extendable digging boom! Like John Deere, Case, Cat, and New Holland. You can get decent used backhoes for a good deal but get someone to go with you that knows about them.
I didn't want to mess with the mower deck. I went with a bigger tractor and separate zero turn. Backhoe can be a pain, but it's nice to have one on the farm!
I missed the original survey, but I can't believe SICKLE BAR MOWER didn't make the list. That thing scares the hell out of me just stored on the yard. Let alone attaching and un-attaching.
I find my post hole auger to be fairly easy to put on/take off. I just disassemble it- pull the pin and take the pto shaft and gearbox/auger off. Then pull the pin between the other two parts. It’s an easy one man job.
Mornin slim, my first video this morning also. I will go back and look at the “quick attach” video. It seems I always have to get off and make adjustments to anything I need to hook up. I’ve gotten used to leaving it adjusted to the implement I use the most. It’s not nearly as quick as I’ve seen in videos. Thanks for your channel. I usually watch it over coffee in the morning. Great job.
Man you are soooooooo knowledgeable on the tractor stuff thank you for sharing all of your knowledge you are soooooooo helpful I hope that RUclips doesn't go away because you are always so informative!
I find your channel very entertaining and your honesty refreshing. The post hole digger becomes an easy 1 man job if you just disconnect the pieces. Remove the auger and the hoop that connects to the 3 point. Put the hoop on the 3 point arms first and lean it forward. Then put on the mast and hook up the PTO. The last step is to attach the auger. Easy peasy, but not super quick. Instead of a quick hitch, I use Pat's Easy Change. I have a mix of old and new attachments and most are not standardized. The Pat's system works with everything. No more having to remove the quick hitch when it won't match up.
I have a few older peices of equipment and I did some fab work to them now they work with the quik hitch
We hung the post hole digger from the rafters in the barn, relatively easy on/off!
I got a kubota l2501 and a z251 zero turn. Was going to get a Tractor with mid pto but I’m very happy with my choice. And I have found out I made the right decision. I love both machines!
One thing that surprises me is that folks grease their PTO shaft couplings. Both the male and female ends.
This may be fine when it's 80 degrees outside, but what happens when it's cold?
Why not use a simple oil can with something like 10W-30 oil in it.
I made a stand for our post-hole digger (PD10) out of 4x4's and 2x4's. It's still not the easiest thing in the world to put on or remove from the tractor, but it at least makes it a one-man job. I think my fastest time was 15 minutes installing.
Good Morning Courtney, I'm not sure, but you should send me a hydraulic flail mower to see how much of a pain it is to put on and off my tractor. Something quick hitch compatible that will fit my Massey GC-1720. I can report back. It will be a community service. I am right next door in Ontario.
I just received mine and connected it to make sure I set it up properly. Can confirm it’s a pain and most definitely NOT quick attach.
Surprised the Quick Hitch was on the list. I took your advice and purchased the Speeco from you. The only attachment I had to modify was the Frontier Box Blade just a grinder, primer and spray paint. The QH makes my life so much easier and I no longer need someone to help. I used to have a 2”x4” to keep the arms apart, and connect to whatever. Then I would need another person and a pipe or board to move the attachment just so I could hook up. Now I simply back up and it’s only getting off the tractor once. The mid mount is my nemeses as I have no flat level area and it’s a challenge to get it hooked up. I need to search your videos to see how the hydraulic lines should be zipped tied on the FEL. Unless someone here knows a link. I had to cut some off as I just couldn’t get them to hook up to the tractor, another inch or two longer would have made it easier.
“Telescopic Draft Links”. Most people who purchase compact tractors will have no clue what I’m talking about. They are available as an option on almost all “reputable” tractor brands but dealers don’t spec them (I assume to keep the price down) and buyers don’t know to ask. It makes hooking up 3point implements so much easier and eliminates the need for a quick-hitch and the compatibility issues associated with them.
YES! Mine has them, older tractor made in the late 60s. Pull the pin, slide out the ball end, tap it onto the implement pin with a hammer, insert clevis pin, and then just back up when done, it locks itself. So much better.
Like the 9N owner you quoted my prior tractor was a 1956 Ford 640. EVERYTHING I do with my JD 1025R is a breeze and a pleasure by comparison. I have no issues with my SpeeCo quick hitch. I did add clevis pins to replace the top link hook bolts. Just needed some adjustments to the implements in two cases. I added a top-link wheel that I can reach from the operator station and hook-ups are slick and easy.
I normally hook and unhook my tiller on concrete. Well I had a job that I used the tiller to break up the dirt, then I dropped it in the yard and but my box blade back on. Wow what a pain to reattach. I’m using a quick hitch but my issue was the tiller roller rearward about 8 inches because it wasn’t in a flat surface. Trying to rock it forward for the top hook was a two person job. I’d love a way to winch the top fwd to catch the hook. So lesson to myself, take some wide boards to place it on if your in the grass.
Backhoes can be a challenge to hookup. Was wondering if the quick hitch comments were related to hooking up the quick hitch itself, such as after removing a backhoe to go back to 3pt implements. It can be challenging to attach a quick hitch frame to your 3pt arms when solo, just like a post hole digger.
Thank you for your knowledge on all this. Trial and what goes wrong. Yes I hated the pull out to side KABOTA mower deck. The rear baggers getting full to fast. I think if people would just keep the pins and bushings in a supply of NEW ones. Have spares. Fighting a old bushing just to use it till it dies. Is fighting yourself. Clean the holes. Pre check the fit. I noticed that your pictures showed putting on snow equipment out in cold. The metal is cold, your fingers are cold. Put on before it snows. Listen to weather report get ready before snow hits. I remember how nice it was getting into plow trucks all set to go out. Better than those 4 AM dark yards, trying to line up plow hitch. The supervisor mad because we were not out getting on roads, when super could have been more proactive and set up plows just during work hours. Putting a sander on a dump, sliding into place to hit those rear tail dump gates latches, there is no room for play. The hinged sanders ( leg free standing) get all corroded up and nothing works all frozen closed with corrosion. Just power wash off everything after finishing the job.grease fitting. A good one will have lots of zerts. I would water spray off Backhoe everytime I finished a job. Cleaned the dirt off on all joints. Clean off excess GREASE. The huge build up, of grease just attracks lots of DIRT. Makes it difficult to put a bushing in without a fight or pounding it out of shape.
For me mounting the front end snowblower. Sometimes can be a pain. You have to install it in the correct order, driveshaft to tractor first then front bracket. Otherwise it wrong work and it's start over. From year to year I seem to always forget the order. I did finally write it down in my book. I like blowing snow looking forward and seeing what I'm doing with the blower. Thanks for taking the time to create a list.
For the life of me, I can't figure out why people struggle so much with the PTO shaft hookup.
Let me see....I have a bad back, I am old, my finger strength is not what it once was, it is hard to see the splines with all the darn safety covers, the ring type require three hands to lift, hold, and pull the ring back....and I don't have three hands, my attachments are all for 60+ HP so they are heavy and large, ......
Kyle, get back to work 🙂🙂
Jarret S👍👍
@@jarrets2292 Hi Jarret, you get back to work yourself! 🤪
@@earlyriser8998 If the Harmless Farmer can do it, we (you) can too. Look him up on YT and see how bad you got it.
@@earlyriser8998 Come on !
I have always liked the front mount for my blower on my Kubota. Once I get it on for the winter it stays on and I thought it was pretty easy. I would love to see a front mount flail mower for that hook up. I think they make one for the European model of Kubota.
John Deere did a wonderful job on making my backhoe attach to my compact 4500. Was amazed how easy yet sturdy it is. One of the few times I have to praise engineers on the outcome of their work. Great job!
Your quick hitch is a unique device but it was bested by the Case Eagle Claw from the 60s. It is sad that equipment went backwards in design from that time.
A neighbor uses five tractors for haying, one for each task - all the same Ford model!
Front mount SSQA post hole digger. You can get them specifically for anemic flow rate compact tractors like 6-7gpm. Problem solved. They mount easy, pick up easy, hang straight, you can put down pressure on it, and it can REVERSE.
We had post hole digger. I set it on pallets and back up to it, made it easier to hook up. Back over and lift up to the arms. Pallets also kept it off of the dirt.
+1 Any rear mount blade (box or simple back blade), or similar ground engaging implement, that doesn't have trailing gauge wheels(set behind not to the sides).
Without that trailing wheel and a slack toplink(eg chain) they loose 80% of their grading ability, every bump or hole the tractor front tire hits causes opposite swing in the back. Unless the operator is moving super slow and adjusting height for every bump it's super easy to setup a wavy washboard effect. It's the whole reason road graders have the blade in front of the rear wheels.
Ideally rear mount graders and box blades would have something like a pintle hitch and two rear wheels, the three point could still be rigged to provide lift for transport or backing up while not interfering when lowered for use. This could easilly be extended into a small pulled belly scraper when substantial material needs to be moved a distance(much better than a box blade).
Even more ideal is a mid mount blade like the old Farmall cubs and 140s had, but with an industry-standardized hitch. Of course the downside is this requires tractors designed for function over fashion. This mid mount is also ideal for cultivators/row-harrows and seeders. Also mowers of course but mainly beacause of maneuvering space.
Compared to putting the manure loader on the Farmall M or Farmall 400 of my youth the farm, the compact tractor loaders of today are push pull click click. I was installing and removing the loader on the M and 400 when I was in seventh grade. Even worse with the 4 row cultivator attachments that bolted to the frame sides of the big row crop tractors. They were heavy, articulated, not self supporting and it felt like they were waiting to ambush me.
I think quick hitches are the best thing ever that is the first thing that I buy for my tractors they are very easy to use. You don't even have to get off the seat of the tractor to hook up implements unless it has a PTO It takes me about 30 seconds to line up back up and lock the implement in.
A hydraulic top link makes it that much easier.
fully agree with standard mid mount mowing decks. that pto connection is the worst because you can't get any push power to put the pto on. that quick pto connect would make that connection so much easier
Having a JD 1025, I don't find switching attachments as cumbersome as other tractor brands
Only implement I have that I don't really like to hook up is my plow not a snow plow but a ground engaging plow for turning the dirt only reason I don't like hooking that up as it's not quick hitch compatible however I have learned a trick Hook up your top link first that will make hooking up your bottom links easier because you can move the implement up and down by turning your top link
I really dislike the "newer" style PTO rings. I grew up with the spring pins, though a pain in the ***, they are easier to put on compared to the rings that you have to push one ring, pull the other, then while pulling the ring towards you then push the PTO on the splines. Hate it!
As for connecting post hole digger, I usually have no issue. I have a 6' x 12" auger. It lays on the ground (on a pallet). I back up and connect the two lower arms first, then the top. It's quite easy on the back and I can usually get it connected in a few minutes.
You nailed this video!
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Great video!! I tried two different quick hitches only have one quick hitch implement that's a 6ft. 2017 Mahindra box blade it hooked up perfectly but none of the rest of my implements. I had a post hole digger put in 200 post with it by myself was kinda aggravating but did the job was hard to store in dry but didn't really have that much problem with it. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun
I use my front-end loader so much I just never take it off, but hooking up most any three-point attachment, especially with PTO is usually a pain, especially by yourself! I have a backhoe attachment, its a real pain to put on!
I leave my loader on so hooking up the mid mount mower is quite easy! Lift up the tractor, roll the mower under the front wheels of the tractor into position, and then hook it up.. Maybe takes 5 minutes
I like the PTO shaft connector. I'd been considering building something very much like that for a while just for my Howard Selectatilth.
There is an aftermarket parking stand for the JD bagger.
I want a front mount flail mower for my tractor! Any ideas on how to get one?
The tractor I have now is an small 19hp. There are attachments I can get and have. I have the two bag mower clipping attachment. I wanted an 3 point. Then I went with an mulcher kit. Then the three point, ect. Works for me. I still need an bigger tractor. Some day.
Hey Courtney, re: quick hitch "for reasons unknown"....the ASAE s278.6 spec doc (page 106 on the 1998 version) specifies the diameter and it is the same value for Cat1, Cat2, and Cat3. Ditto the upper hook opening diameter. Now, I don't know the reason for (and perhaps that's what you were actually musing about), but I can guess that a standardization of the openings was desired for maximum re-use of parts across the industry. Another reason might have been to reduce the stress in those mounting holes by increasing the radius (and thus both the surface area and volume of material related to bending/warping and resistance to propagation of micro-cracking) for durability reasons. I would imagine that they are designed principally with a pulling force in mind, and the extra radius provides a better geometry to handle the load of trying to stretch open the "hooks" in the longitudinal direction w.r.t. the tractor's axis of motion (imagine straightening out a fishhook by pulling sideways on the barbed end. The closer the fishhook is to a "vee" shape, the easier that becomes). That's just a guess, but from an engineering aspect I can see that as being a weak point they were trying to mitigate with that choice. I'll do some research later if I get bored and I'll update with any findings that bring further clarity.
I agree with your earlier commenters that any time on my tractor is a fun day. I also agree with you Courtney that a separate mower is a wise investment since I already owned one.
Well, after watching the video, I'm just happy to have a JD 1 series. Loaders, decks and with my hydraulic top link, I really can't complain much at all. All of these go on and off pretty easily. Having said that, I don't attach blowers or backhoes, so maybe I just don't know how tough those are.🤷♂️
Your right on including the backhoe...with a homemade BH dolly it takes a few minutes and no effort on and off...The 54" MMM deck is even easier. 2012 1026R
Post Hole Auger. Get a little rust in the PTO shaft and get ready for frustration. We do have 2 diesel tractors, one set up with a grooming mower and te other for farm work.
Yes, The Mid Mount Mower (7 Iron) for My 3720 is a pain to Attach and Disconnect! But for the amount of land I mow. It sure does beat the the old Garden Tractor!
Those 3pt arms for JD's are in the 2K range new (unbelievable) and only ever saw one aftermarket in the 600.00 range.
I have a dedicated Zturn. Use to use my tractor but the zturn cut my mowing time from 2 hours to 1 hour and does a better job. I also remove the Zturn mower deck to use the zturn as a mule on tight trails. 4 clips and a belt and it's out. Just as easy to put it back on.
I don't have trouble with my PTO. Keep it clean and lubricated. Hit it with WD40 and it works like a champ.
For the post hole digger I use to break it down into 3 parts so it was easier to handle. Now I have a stand.
I have seen comments saying that people thought quick hitches were overrated or just hype, and while I don't agree I can see how it wouldn't be as big of a help to some as others. I can't however understand how it could be someones least favorite attachment.
Pat's quick hitch adapters work great. Makes your current 3-point arms ready for action without limiting you to a fixed attachment width. If you have multiple attachments to work with that have differing widths, Pat's is the better alternative.
Both of my Land pride quick hitches that I have had came with quick release pins My top hook is not bolted on however I would like to bolt mine on because I lose pins every once in a while in the top
Awesome video as usual and informative 🙏🏻
Please do a video on how to use the quick hitch. I have on for my MX6000 but cannot use it with the finish mower without the shaft hitting the underside of the quick hitch.
All the attachments i use on 55hp-95hp tractors (all category 2) on my farm would be quickhich compatible but for me its as fast as the quickhich to use the standard 3point linkages bc all my tractors have hooks on the lower arms so instead of having to buy 4 quickhiches i have to move some iron balls (for every atachment 2) around the not so often used atachments and on the often used ones i leave them on. So i just have to buy another pair of tese balls and maby some retaining pins if it comes down to it.
What i thought to be bad to attach was the front loader bc it is slightly bent (apparently you shouldn't be trying to get a frozen load of rough gravel with 10 inch stones into a 2meter shovel at ramming speed. who would have known) but i found out to just lift the loader slightly of the ground (its a stoll robust f8 ) and then the pins will be coming out of thier slots with 1finger, put the loader down, then shut off the tractor and release the hydraulic oil pressure and disconnect the hydraulic lines start the tractor back up and drive off. Problem was the dealership told me the loader needs to be on the ground and the slight bend had me fighting against the weight of the whole loader on one side and the other would always slip right out
Awesome video! What grapple would you recommend for a 2019 JD 3025e? I have 5 acres of deadfall and brush to clear.
A powered auger must be a life-changer compared to doing it manually.
You brought up one attachment I absolutely despise putting on & off and yes it is the belly mower to my Kubota Bx2380! Hence I’ve only used it once because it’s such a pain in the you know what , Lol 😂
I’m looking at trading off my subcompact tractor for a larger tractor anyways , brand will either be a JD or Kubota not sure yet. The next tractor will be a compact with no belly mount mower but a 3pt hitch finishing mower. Thankyou for your videos they have been very helpful for me. The only thing I regret is I wish I would’ve watched them before I bought my Bx.
Take care!
Anytime I can do something on my tractor it's a great time! I even drive up and down the street looking for fire hydrants to clear out
I didn't think that I would like my John Deere quik attach system but I like it after I have used it very easy to use skid steer style get stuck if not used much
I got a 57 JD 520 and no attatchment is a pain. I have telescoping pull arms and a toplink that is a hook and i dont really struggle. I put a nieghbors 3point backhoe and that was a challenge because everything was set for her kubota. I had my tractor digging out stump and friends husband was hauling brush with new holland and my friends (brother and sister) were using kubota to haul blocks of wood and guide remainder of trees after a bad storm so we had 3 tractors doing storm cleanup
The first tractor I drove was one of my dad's JD 520s in 1959, I was 7.
So sometimes you gotta go tractor with a intermediate tractor that can handle multiple implants. Yes they are specific to its brand.
That is Walker mowers. I have one I use in conjunction with my JD 5065E. I can run it with a 66” deck for regular mowing. In winter I can dedicate it to a snow blower because it’s pto driven.
Has many other attachments. Greatest selling point family owned out of
Colorado
Also has a fantastic grass bagging system hydraulic operated. Takes away owner frustration.
I have to agree with the PHD as the most difficult to attach, as it is very cumbersome. I have found that attaching an engine hoist to the PFD aids in storing and installation. The other gripe I have about the PHD are the auger bits. I have 6, 9, and 12 inch augers, and each one takes different style and size bits. Having 50 acres in N. Nevada, I use it quite a bit and chew through bits quite often.
I had a 1025r with a front mounted snow blower, a mower deck, and a backhoe. After having that for about seven years, I replaced it with a 3046r that has no front mounted snow blower, mower deck, or backhoe. I don't miss them at all. I'm not saying that they weren't useful, but I'm getting along fine without them. My most used implements are my basic bucket, snow pusher, and grapple. My back blade and landscape rake are following close behind. No pun intended. I've also got a 4 in 1 bucket and a box blade that have their applications, but not as frequently as the others.
As for post hole digger. I dig a deep enough hole where ever I'm taking off the implement and unhook. The hole will hold it up
On the post hole digger I just take it apart part by part it stores really well that way and I can do it by myself putting it back on
my 9n has a trick shut the tractor off and dissengage the pto and you can spin it by hand with ease
On my BX2660 taking the deck on and off I back up on a 4 x 6 helps tremendously
Got the 1025R with the loader and backhoe. Backhoe is a pain IF the system develops hydraulic pressure; it's a pain to bleed off so you can get a solid connection.
HATE where the power beyond connectors hide on the stock 1025R!
The loader QA is AWESOME! I can drop the bucket, pick up the forks, move the load, and reattach the bucket and NEVER leave the seat!
I don’t think I could disagree with you. I hate hooking up PTOs! I always have problems hooking them up, such a pain. All other attachments just have their quirks and if you want to use them you deal with the pain if you want to use them. I’ve been wanting a PTO link for a while but they are so pricey I don’t know if I can justify buying one.
They have loader mounted snow blowers
For our 8N, the plow, harrows etc are fine. Back up, attach, adjust the 3rd point and go. (I wish that the 3 pt hitch was a Case Eagle claw, but you can't have everything.) The only thing that is horrible is the cutting bar. It is weight balanced when mounted, but you have to back over it, and straighten the tractor before you can pick it up, then it is so close that attaching the pto is more difficult because there is no place to stand. The rest is manually lowering and raising it. But when you need to do that job, it is always better than a horse and pull mower.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that hates putting on the mower deck
On my dad's old ford 3910 you can cut the tractor off and the pto stub will spun freely. Super easy. On my tym subcompact you can literally shift the pto to neutral and it'll free spin
I have a MF GC2309. The front end loader comes on and off very easy. Once one has the hookup installed for the front mount snow blower , it only takes a few minutes to remove the snow blower and re attach the FEL. A back mount snow blower that one has to drive through snow first to clear the snow, that has to be the dumbest idea I've ever seen. Try to drive through crusted 2 feet deep snow to clear it with the rear mount pull snow blower. Not going to happen. My personal ideal option is a rear mounted blade combined with the front mount snow blower or FEL, works very well. The rest of your video was informative.
I purchased a speeco quick hitch from you. And I love it. Thanks 👍
One of the attachments I had in mind when I purchased my 1025r 6 years ago was a posthole digger. I had and still have about 700 feet of split rail posts to replace, and more to install. Tractor Time with Tim put a post hole digger on his most hated list. Now it is on yours as well. I think I may just rent one of the 1-man post hole diggers from the local rental company. It's $100/day (or a weekend if you pick it up Friday), so I could get it done in a few weekends of hard work. As I get older renting is more appealing, but has the downside of making me kill myself getting as much done as I can during the rental window.
Just a FYI for ya...Lowes has been having the Earthquake One Man Auger on sale for $229 at least a couple times a year. I've got one with the 8" bit and though it definitely isn't "professional grade", it'll let you do it at your pace.
Hooking up single bottom turning plow. If it will pull one it will pull 2 and just easier to hook up
The thing i hate most is when i have to go hook up my 260 backhoe attatchment to my 1025R! i have to unkook both the lower 3-point hitch arms & the 3rd top link. Then when im done with the backhoe, unhook, & rehook up the 3-point hitch system. Pain in the ass!!!
I'm amazed at how hooking any pto up is complicated, wow.
Hook up the hydraulics on 3pth backhoe 1st, and use the controls to help hook up 3pth arms
I had a John Deere 4030 that did not have the quick hitch to it,so I hated everything three point hitch.Luckily it was big enough that I could use pull type equipment.
I love my 3pt quick hitch for the 4 attachments I have but you do lose some lift height because it's further from the rear of the tractor. I did have to buy all of the bushings for each though.
The one you sell would've been worth the cost comparison when you have to purchase the bushings for each. I didn't know about it then though. Maybe your other viewers will read this and it will help.
I have to say the three point post digger is the worst. Getting it on can be a pain but the in our rocky soil sometimes a single hole is 10 shear bolts and finishing it off by hand. Went to hydraulic unit and will never go back. !
hay disc cutter, i disconnect mine with it setting on at least 6x6 blocks so the lifting arms will go low enough to reconnect when needed.
I love the skid steer mounts but hate how the tractors that have them have a much lighter duty version of the mount than a skid steer does
My tiller is a pain to get on but work's great. Need to shorten PTO shaft a bit, but I worked out a trick to make more easy.
Also cracked a rib just before or after I got. Made for some fun swaps LoL lot's of cursing
I got a 1025R and was worried about my decision to do the mid-mower deck based on comments I have read. However, I don't see what all the fuss is about. It cuts my 4 acres just find even when the grass (and weeds) are over a foot tall. The first time I cut some places were even 3 feet high and I just had to go slow which I was doing anyway as to not run over something. I did have trouble disconnecting and connecting the first time. After the first time, I just take my time and it isn't a big deal. Just a couple minutes to connect/disconnect the deck.
I had thought about a zero turn, but the property is hilly and my neighbor (also a hilly property) says he has trouble with sliding with damp grass. I have never had that issue. Now he can mow a bit faster than me. I am just not sure the zero turn is worth the investment of a second machine as the 60D autoconnect works fine for me.
In my opinion, never owning a mid mount mower for a tractor. Keep the lawn cutting stuff to a lawn mower or if you still want to use the tractor either draw bar or rear 3 point style finish mower. If you have a front loader you should only have to take it off for doing maintenance/ repair on the engine otherwise leave it on. And I would say get the skid steer quick attach plate, for easier on/off and the attachments are almost endless with with whats available for skidsteers. And for last, the 3 point quick hitch is the way to go. ( coming from a former farm hand, working a 2,000 acre dairy fram in Central California) the problem is not to bad if properly maintained (greased). The biggest P in the A is the safety guard getting in the way of attaching to the tractor. And for the quick hitch. Of you have something not "compatible" make it compatible, even if fabrication is involved in the long run you'll be glad you did.