John Deere 1025R: Spacers, The Final Front&Rear

My Bora Spacers are here. I go over my reasons for purchasing, my experience installing, have they made a difference and any issues.
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[@randyberetta6277]

The owner of Bora recommended 4 inch spacers on all 4 wheels.!!! Glad I listened to him.!!! JD 3046r with cab.! It's Rock solid.!!

[@donalexander4083]

wider front won't improve feeling of stability by any appreciable amount in this context since the axle pivots in the center of the tractor you answered a few questions i had on the bora spacers thanks for the well done video

[@rogerbelanger295]

Very informative video for persons looking spacer. When I purchased my 2025R I got the bora 2in spacers and beat juice for my rear tires. Ive never drove this tractor without spacers so can’t compare, but I’m very comfortable in uneven terrain in my woodlot.

[@ronwood3214]

I have a 2025r and I would like to add 4 spacers would it interfere with a mid mount mower real nice video thanks.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

You have a different frame then me, but I think the MMM are the same. The folks at Bora were very nice and could answer that more accurately then I could.

[@ronwood3214]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 thanks

[@todddejong4817]

Thank you for mentioning mid mount mower possible issue. I think your right.... would present a problem. ;-(

[@wethepeople4918]

i think i will order the 4" spacers and remove the mower deck wheel and bracket... rather have the stability then the deck wheels...

[@musicbme]

Thanks for the video on the Bora spacers Tom. I was especially interested in how they would effect the turning radius on the front wheels. So do you feel the front spacers are worth adding or would you recommend just going with the rear spacers?

[@Bob-vb8lc]

It looks like the spacers will work out for you. I am still on the fence about them but I guess that I should just pull the trigger. Thanks for sharing Sir. PS, those Spammers are persistent.

[@andredufour7517]

Great video. I worry with my 1025R every time I take it up my driveway and turn around to get into my garage because of the slope. I had a rollover happen early on after purchasing my tractor. It is not what I want to experience ever again. I have had tires filled but now I am going to add the spacers. Thanks for the video. Andy

[@charleschapman2428]

Thanks for the video, the Bora spacers are just so incredibly expensive compared to some other highly rated brands.

[@dennismackey3973]

I was thinking about wheel spacers my self, you did a great job explaining the pros and cons and who to install. Thanks

[@BS.-.-]

You should really drive around for a few hours then re torque those spacers.

[@benagain7617]

Great video as usual. I know they are a little expensive but I enjoy the rear wheel weights on my 1025r. They help with stability and ballast and I don't have to worry about fluid in the tires.

[@dustysnow2502]

I have looked and looked at these. They are pretty expensive but could be worth it. Please do a review after some time on their worth .

[@angaraz8009]

How can buy?. On this product iam from India

[@Skynet-1]

I would think about using some blue loctite on the Bora Spacers. I have a 2025R with MMM and filled tires. I may add the 2" wheel spacers.

[@w0lf1969]

BORA recommends NO Locktite

[@ke6bnl]

good thinking on trailering with the spacers, because the front end floats so there extended spacing is not important.

[@cliffordgendron596]

Did you get the steel or aluminum 3" spacers?

[@BG-vq9fd]

I bought 3 inch Bro-tec's ( rear only) over 2 years ago. They look to be very well made but I haven't taken the time to put them on my 2025R.

[@aaronburford5701]

Liked, Viewed, Shared, Subscribed!

[@Digidoc316]

There is the additional benefit of adding clearance between the power beyond hoses and the right rear tire. Had the tire hook the lines and disconnect them more than once!

[@ronnieking1427]

Very informative video. It cleared several questions I was wandering about! Did you measure your total turning radius compared to without them?

[@markhorosko]

looking good

[@carlstrohm3785]

I have a 1025R with a 60" drive over (auto-connect) mower deck. 1.5" spacers clear fine. I think 2" will squeak in if you spin the right rear guide wheel forward. Definitely helps on side hills. I laughed out loud at the rear spacer view from under the tractor near the end of the video. The camera angle and lense effect makes it look like you have sand paddles on! 😃 If/when you decide to replace your tires, I strongly recommend the Carlisle Versaturf. They have been great for me here in northern MN. I have run the front mount 54" snowblower up hill on my gravel driveway, in 2WD, without touching the diff lock without any traction issues! And they are pretty nice to the lawn while mowing as long as you're not in 4WD and not turning at race pace 😉 Really good traction through sand and the woods in the back 5 also. I'm really glad you found that torque spec in the manual. I would have mentioned it if you hadn't. I look forward to any negatives you find with 3" spacers. So far with 1.5" I haven't had any.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Thanks for the info on the tires!

[@carlstrohm3785]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 You're welcome. Thanks for reading my comment.

[@ronnieferguson5706]

Now you will need wider fenders

[@scottcrick]

Glad you got the spacers. They look great, let's hope this stables your tractor.

[@stefen1946]

I live in the hills of West Virginia. I went with 4" Bro-Tek on the rear and filled tires, and I don't have a single complaint. I have over 1000 hours on them and the axel and not a single leak. I'm trying to decide if I want to do 1.5" on the front, but I don't have any experience on front spacers. Do you have any complaints a year later with them on your front?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

No complaints yet. Done quite a bit of heavy lifting and no issues.

[@jayweber3851]

I can see the advantage of spacers on the rear tires. Can’t see how they will help in the front. The front axel swings.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I think the only advantage is the tires will stay inline when using ramps for trailers and a slight help with stability.

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

The Owner of Bora talked me into 4 inches spacers on front and back of my 2022 3046r JD cab Tractor.! So glad i listened to him.! ROCK Solid.! No regrets.! 🤔

[@ricktibbel8759]

My cab arrived today and I will be installing soon on my 2020 1023E. Your video really clarified a few points in the instruction manual that otherwise would have left me guessing. Thanks so much!

[@davevarela1]

Thank for the video it clears up a lot and the feedback to i did hear that you may move the rear mower deck wheels out of the way a inch or so and then get more wheel spacer back there

[@Catskillwood]

For that 1025r, I have not put chains on the front due to the inside clearance and can really use them in NY Catskill mountain winters. Another argument for them.

[@MrVreez]

The video was very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain, and for the great videography that you produce for it. I have an order in for 2" rear Bora spacers. I'm a bit concerned as I have a mid mount mower--and it will be close. I may sacrifice the mower deck scalping wheels on the rear side to make these work, as I get in a lot of tippy situations (and it sure doesn't take much). Also, props to you for an orderly and clean pole barn. I need those organizational skills. I remember you having a rack with various tractor attachments stored on two levels. Do you still use that, or is everything in the pole bar. I need to make a rack for my attachments.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

My 2 level rack is in the pole barn. Under my shed overhang I keep my brush hog, rake, post hole digger, carryall, and log splitter.

[@gtalaskanadventures]

Nice video on bora spacers. See them on Good works tractor often. Think I would benefit with them on my 1025r as well. Unfortunately getting things shipped to Alaska is challenging. If you get a chance and interest I have a KZbin channel with some of my tractor videos. GT Alaskan Adventures . Thanks for sharing your videos always enjoy!!

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Thanks for putting this video together. I’m contemplating ordering some 3” wheel spacers for my 2305 and I was curious to visualize how much wider the wheels wood be.

[@roybaughman306]

I love my spacers but if you use a 60 " belly mower it will make your back tires make contact with your corner wheels on your mower deck ..that why I went with 2.5"

[@mr.redneck2715]

There goes your warranty, aluminum housings don’t like spacers!

[@BubbasWorkshop]

Thanks for the video...there has been some talk of some spacers not fitting correctly but those looked perfect.

[@Diantane22]

My property is very hilly and there are times that I sense that I’m about to go over. So I had definitely thought about spacers. However I don’t have the big pole barn you have. Just a small garage that I barely fit in. I’m afraid that if I widen the tractor I may not be able to fit in anymore

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Thanks for the video. Did you consider the steel spacers at all? The added weight would be helpful when you removed the hoe. Especially since your tires are not loaded. I suspect you will experience more benefits in Southern OH location.

[@jeffwhite2107]

I would like to have some to I have the same Tractor you do but I have a 60 inch mowing deck is that all compatible

[@chrislong102]

Awesome Video! I am from Ontario Canada and have a subcompact Kubota BX 2380! Found it tippy so loaded the rear tires help full for ballast when moving loads and seemed to help somewhat with it being tippy! Then I had installed a Tek-Tite Cab thats made in Canada weighs about 400 lbs! Was installed during the Winter and the first side hill I went on when snow blowing I thought I was going over! Couldn't believe it my throat was in my stomach! So I installed Bro-Tek 3 inch rear wheel spacers and what a difference! A lot more stability and more comfortable to operate now! Had to modify the 54 inch mid mount mower and just had a welder cut off the rear anti scalp wheels and reweld them to the outer sides of the mower deck! it was two hundred bucks so not so bad and works fine! But no doubt the wheel spacers are the way to go!!!

[@rickyparkman1205]

Probably should have used blue lock tight on the spacer lugs. Just insurance for hidden lugs coming loose.

[@stephenacello9173]

Thanks for the video Tom! I put in beet juice and also the 3” spacers in the rears on my 1025r because I have slopes up to 25%. Without the spacers, sideways across the slope was scary for me. With spacers - solid as a rock. Much safer for a high center of gravity tractor like a subcompact. I will say this- spacers help with safety but you still should not do risky things like carry loads high, fast, or without adequate weight.

[@Chevybass62]

I installed the 1.4” Bro-Tek spacers last year and absolutely love them. I use a MMM, so anything wider wouldn’t work for me. The tractor is considerably more stable when on a side hill. You will be very pleased with the performance of the 3” spacers. Enjoy your day.

[@elektrikman8834]

I am thinking about spacers as well but I have a mid mower and was told 1.4" is as big as u can go with a mid mower, what is ur opinion and why did u use only 1.4"?

[@Chevybass62]

@@elektrikman8834 on my tractor, if you go larger than the 1.4” spacers, the tires will hit the anti-scalp wheels. The tire on the right side (discharge) is within 1/4” of hitting it now. Anything wider than a 1.4” would hit it.

[@elektrikman8834]

@@Chevybass62 I just wonder if 1.4" really would make that much difference ,I have been so afraid of rolling his tractor mainly because of the cost of it ,I already rolled one ,I have a 20 hp gravely with a front loader moving a big rock and it started swinging and over it went so im trying to do everything to prevent that from happening again thanks again for your input

[@elektrikman8834]

I have another ? I hope I am not pi____ u off did u install on the front as well ?

[@Chevybass62]

@@elektrikman8834 I can certainly tell a difference in having the 1.4” spacers. The rear wheel base is approximately 47.3” and adding 2.8” to that increases about 6% of more stability. I mow a bank of 20 degrees of slope and I am more comfortable with the spacers than I was without. Of course, there are a lot of variables involved in rolling a tractor… bucket height, slope, ballast, etc. The spacers will not keep a tractor from rolling if the right variables line up. Good luck with your choice. Hope this helps some.

[@stevenbizzle355]

Thanks for sharing. I think the future holds some of these for my 1025r. Always appreciate hearing your take on it.

[@garypuls5263]

As long as you don't carry more than 30% of the Capacity you shouldn't damage your tractor.

[@wlsteffen]

What a great video I never thought about the mower issues. I think you problem with the front wheels spinning while tightening could be solved by applying the brake and put your tractor in four wheel drive. Thank you for the great video! Wayne

[@berlinjackson1847]

What is length of your trailer?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

20 feet.

[@looneyc8070]

Good video. I've been waiting for you to review these. I think I'll go with the 3" rear only. I don't trailer mine (or at least haven't yet) and don't have a mid-mount mower. Keep up the good work.

[@minutemanmac]

I just got mine and need to get them on. Good point on the fronts, I did not get them for mine but didn't even think of my trailer and how they would help with that. Now to go order them! I have the MMM with 54D and largest you can go without deck modification is 1.5"

[@Super1200custom]

I think you improved your balance and stability both wider is got to be better John Deere then to try b small as they can I think to go toward safety side as much as they can

[@arhzee3310]

I’ve been thinking about wheel spacers, rear spacers look like they would be no problem. The fronts look like there would be more stress on steering system. I’ll keep watching and see what you think in a couple of months. Thanks for the videos.

[@MJF40]

Did 2 inches in the rear and 1.5 for the front on my 2025r. I found the front spacers increase the front tilting. It basically increases the pressure on either side with no resistance when lifting heavy stuff with the loader. I use the tractor without the fronts now. YMMV

[@patrickwong2823]

I added 3" Bro-Tek spacers (rear wheels only) on my JD 4110 about 3 years ago. I also marked each nut and extended it to the hub with a permanent marker line so that I could tell if they become loose. They haven't moved since I installed them. I have to say that I am very pleased with the performance. The tractor is much more stable than before I installed them. I'm sure you will be happy with your Bora spacers too.

[@terrygoss7229]

I used 1.5 inch because I use my 54 mmm I was told to use treadlock on the spacer bolts and not on the wheel nuts.

[@tazzharm]

Hey nice vid. I ended up doing the rear spacers on my Emax 20s when I put my first set of chains and may end up getting the fronts done before fall to give more space for the front chains as I found they were just too close to and didn't like the clearance . Went with the Bro Tek spacers. I did find it better after the rear spacers . Great job. Glenn.

[@Blazer1998]

Just my opinion but I feel like you should use some anti seize between the hub and the spacer. I'd be worried about it rusting over time and being impossible to get off later

[@Indoor_Man]

I look forward to seeing how the spacers work out for you. I have almost tipped over more times than I can count. The frame rubbing on the front is kind of a bummer. I'm interested to see if it affects you at all. Thanks for sharing!

[@Steve_Wojo]

Tom, Thanks for the detailed review of the Bora wheel spacers. Very informative.

[@coffeebert6644]

That does look like it would have its advantages, thanks for making the mower deck possible issue known - another thing you would want to consider is if you box blade or rototill that you would always have wheel marks unless you had wider implements

[@joshuar.6420]

Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for putting these out. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnWCH]

To me these are a MUST have. I dont actually have them yet, but they're at the top of the list.

[@Cotton088]

You can switch the front tires to where the air valves are in the inside and the front spacers won’t be as much

[@randymccabe7442]

I LIKE THE LOOK..BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW THEY WORK FOR YOU OVER THE LONG HAUL 😎

[@AirGunnerrr]

Great video... Thank you for sharing... 👍

[@rdavidson00555]

Love the up close video of the spacers in action! Keep the videos coming !

[@fastsled]

Great video! I’m going to get some for my 1025r

[@johnny-jr5iz]

I like them been wanting to do this to mine. Thanks

[@darrylconnell747]

I have been kicking it around about buying a 1025 but I want to mow with it also, I live in Missouri and of course on hills I would definitely buy spacers but not sure what problems I would have with the mower deck. You pretty much talked me into the 1025. What is your thoughts?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Depending on the size of spacer it may cause the tires to interfere with the casters on the mover deck. 3" would not work with a mower deck, but smaller sizes might. You could email them to know for sure.

[@robertmeader4065]

I May put them on the rear only

[@itsmeinarkansas]

If you had put 2" spacers on the rear only, would you feel comfortable putting it on and taking it off of your trailer without moving the ramps?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

As long as the majority of the width of the tire is on it, yes.

[@larryconover3925]

how do you mount the attachments on the back wall in the pole barn?? do you put them on a pallet first and then use the forks to lift them onto the racks??? thanks

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

The upper attachment ( plow, brush crusher) don’t need pallets they use the loader quick connect. The bottom ones rest on pallets, mostly to protect the floor.

[@tomsmith3047]

Another great how to and demo. Thx. P.S. I was one of the attempt scammed, I have to admit it felt good to be a winner for a sec but it is all good. To bad there are people like that out there. God Bless and best of luck with your goal of 10k.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Ignore any messages until the evening of the 23rd. There is till hope!

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

You may have addressed this during the video but can you install 3" on rear wheels and say 1" or 2" on the front?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I don't see why not.

[@theodorewilson399]

Very manly! : )

[@jamesford9917]

Well, I have a 2025r I have the wheel spacers from John Deere my rear tires are loaded and I also have weights inside of them. I’ve broken axle here 2 1/2 weeks ago. I just got my tractor back yesterday and they me too take the wheel spacers off I can’t see that being a problem.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I assume it was all covered under warranty. Just curious what kind of task you were doing?

[@jamesford9917]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 Just pulling into my driveway in low range making a turn. I have my tires loaded and I also have the John Deere weights in the rims and I had the spacers on fully covered under warranty as I got my tractor back last week but they recommend me to take the spacers off which I did and I don’t think that cost it. I think it was just a bad axle.

[@johnny-jr5iz]

Looks good

[@craigflatley7370]

🇨🇦

[@Northwestprepper411]

I would love another video on these, getting your opinion now that you have had them on for awhile.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

I have mentioned them a few times, After a few more projects it could be a good revisit when winter sets in.

[@Northwestprepper411]

Yes I have heard you mention them, but I was looking for a more robust opinion on them.

[@DavidSmith-ve5kj]

How much were the spacers?

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

for the 3", $178 each.

[@dakotaslim]

Put the Bro-Tek 3" spacers on my 1025R last week. We have uneven ground on our property and these made huge difference.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

did you do front and back?

[@dakotaslim]

@@anthonymorrison2167 Just the rear.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

thanks for the reply@@dakotaslim

[@dakotaslim]

@@anthonymorrison2167 might do the fronts at some point. Got about 15 hours with the rears and I'm very happy.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

just ordered mine just waiting talk to you later.@@dakotaslim

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I wonder if that rubbing is going to be worse when you get new tires, since the tires will be thicker and farther out.

[@bruceflynn9711]

I worry about the wheel spacers for a few reasons. It would void the warranty on the tractor if the dealership sees them on your tractor according to my sales person. You won’t be able to drive on the mower deck if the spacers are on the front. Also the rear mower deck would prohibit the rear wheel locks from working properly. I love the idea of the wheel spacers for better stability. I ended up using the beet juice in the tires instead. Still wider is good but doesn’t work for me.

[@rogerbelanger295]

To avoid the warranty question I got the dealer to install them when I bought the tractor. JD does sell spacers and are listed as an option. Not sure for other brands. I don't use a mower deck, but it looks like this could cause a problem..

[@ctskidoo]

I have 2" spacers on my 2025R with MMM and no issues with clearance

[@bruceflynn9711]

@@ctskidoo what size is your mower deck? I have a 54 inch deck. Had I gotten the 60 deck then I believe the 2 inch spacers would work. Thank You for your comments

[@ctskidoo]

@@bruceflynn9711 60". Yes a bit more clearance with the 60"

[@travisjackson6923]

When using a torque wrench, you need to add 1 pound for every inch of extension. Example, 10” extension, set it for 80 if you’re trying to get 70.

[@arhzee3310]

What materials are the spacers constructed of? They look like an alloy.

[@ataleofthreecabins1025]

Aluminum. The also have steel, but those need to be painted.

[@JohnWCH]

@@ataleofthreecabins1025 when i called bora they also said that steel was WAY overkill for our sized machines.