Deere 54 Quick Hitch Snow Blade Installation & Review

Detailed walk through of the 54 Blade.
- Close look at the Quick Hitch Connection
- Detailed Review (positives and negatives)
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[@jlsmed]

Tim, thanks so much for doing this video, just purchased the quick hitch and “other” 60” blade you mentioned. The quick hitch kit came with no directions at all and having never really seen one installed it was just a pile of parts. You video made things clear. Congrats on your new property, we just did the same with 5 acres. A man after my own heart. Jeff

[@matthewmorasch2431]

Thanks for the installation discussion.. I had my dealer mounted the blade and they removed my mower brackets..your video helped me reinstall properly. I had the same blade for almost 20 years on an x595.. and it was awesome and handy for blading rock on a long driveway as well as the best for snow.. so I had to get one for my 1025r after only one year without it.. they also sent it to me without the locking pin.. if I had not already had the same blade I would’ve been stuck trying to figure that out too… thanks for covering that as well in your video for other new users. I really appreciate all your videos you are very thorough. Thanks.

[@1bigsample]

Hi Tim, thank you for a very clear presentation. Just last weekend I was researching this and was amazed at how many part numbers are involved

[@robertbunch8362]

I finally got my front blade system finished. It is a bit different from yours, Tim, and VERY different from much earlier 1025 models. My tractor and blade are both from just a couple of months ago. It took me a while to figure it all out, but using your video really helped! Besides, as Tim The Tool Man Taylor says, "Real men don't need no stinkin' instructions!". BTW, you will be glad to know that these blade kits now come with the hoses color-coded to make the blade move right when the lever is moved right, with black-to-black and yellow-to-yellow. You will be unhappy to know that those left-right-swing hoses on the left side are still sticking out in the wind, subject to be jammed full of snow. I just want to thank you for this video which helped me greatly in figuring out the correct layout of the components.

[@StarfighterSmith]

Thanks Tim for making it look easy. I bought one of these used with no instructions for my 2305 Deere. I fumbled around and figured it all out, but I couldn't understand how they called it a Quick Hitch. Now that Iv'e watched your video I can attach it without so much lifting. Dummies like me need a little coaching sometimes! 🔧 🚜

[@billslabey8736]

Tim, Great video. It is 10-13-23 and I decided to switchover from my FEL and get ready for winter early here in SE Michigan. Your video is my guide. Thanks. Bill

[@JamieLNFTaylor]

Thanks for that video,Tim. It was very helpful. I have the same blade, and attachment kit. The biggest problems I have with it (aside from remembering the steps that you laid out so clearly in the video) are a) that the hydraulic hose attachments closest to the blade come loose and spray out hydraulic fluid when I'm using it, and b) that the hydraulics for swinging the blade left and right don't work properly.

[@rogercyr1551]

Good video! I live in Eastern Canada, lots of snow here. I have an X739. I agree with the back dragging issue. Not only does the snow pack in there, but the hot hydraulics turns that packed snow into ice...eventually the left/right function fails, and then you need the heat gun to melt the ice. I solve that by liberally spraying the area with anti-ice silicone before each use. Then the snow won't stick in the cavity. No big deal, I just keep a can handy. I use both the blade (with the JD 9" extensions to make it an even 6 feet) and the blower. I prefer the blade, but if 12+ inches of snow falls, I switch to the blower. At the start of the snow season, the quick hitch goes on the tractor. Then it's very easy to go back and forth between the blower and the blade, as needed...no lifting. My driveway is gravel, so I installed the wider HD shoes on the blade...those help the blade to "float" better and not sink into the gravel, especially early on before the surfaces freeze.

[@bobshaw7290]

I just purchased one of these blades from a local John Deere dealer for my 1025R. Great video and very informative. Thank you.

[@qfdforme]

Tim, I always review this video when reconnecting my quick hitch blade for the season. Tomorrow I will install it for the winter. Thanks for creating helpful videos.

[@beeback4]

Thanks Tim. I'm glad you did this video. I was thinking of getting one for the farm work. But now hearing it's made light, I will no longer want it. I needed something that is going to handle pushing a lot of dirt without bending or breaking something.

[@Corney279]

Best video I've seen for the quick Hitch. Spent hours looking to see what I was missing for the front mounted snow blower! It's the hanger bracket that needs to be bolted to the front bumper shown ver well hear. Know to find one!! Thanks

[@qfdforme]

Tim, My 54” front blade and quick hitch I bought used is installed. I finally gave in and bought the Artillian plow wings and installed them and despite buying a UHMW edge and installing it I just ordered the Artillian rubber cutting edge. The UHMW edge was not wide enough and its lack of width was causing excessive wear on the Artillian plow wings.

[@robertsickinger2783]

Another outstanding video Tim...I'm a new 1025R owner and i am learning a ton about using and maintaining my machine from you

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Robert Sickinger congratulations on the new rig!

[@wingersww]

I've had my 2017 for a year now and have learned TONs from Tim's videos.

[@tomsparks3259]

Tim--Great video! There is another way to attach this setup. Separate the QuickHitch from the blade, (or any other attachment,) and install them separately. First put the QH on the tractor without the use of the hydraulics. Then, put the blade onto the QH. This makes it so you are never lifting the whole setup. I used to do it your way, but found it to be less time-consuming and easier on the back to do them separately. Save your back for future videos!

[@koplataroo2786]

Thanks Tim. Same thought I had after watching your video. Front blade looks like better option as it will also reduce my length for turn arounds

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

The stool you have is one of the best shop accessories I have ever owned, very underrated. Mine is identical and it has spent more than 15 years rolling around under aircraft in commercial aviation and now retired to my shop. Basic design has proven to stand up longer than more popular styles available theses days.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Airplane Doctor yea, I use it all the time. Plastic shelf under it is brittle and breaking now, and there may be a tear in the vinyl seat. ...but it is still a nice stool!

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

Tractor Time with Tim The plastic on mine went bad too, made a new tray from old aircraft skin and have redone the vinyl twice so far.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Airplane Doctor wow, you are more frugal and a harder worker than I would be. I would probably toss it at that point!

[@justinshaw5706]

Tim, i bought a used 66" blade. I'm getting anxious to use it! Will clean my driveway and the neighbors in no time!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Justin Shaw congrats!

[@AppleUser]

I absolutely love your how-to videos.I am getting my own 1025r this month, and have watched, and rewatched ALL of your videos. Outstanding work. The video edits are professional grade work. I've never owned any kind of tractor before, and watching you, I feel like I can do this. I own just over 2 acres or property that is half flat, and half hilly. I live on a rural township, and have to plow and matin my own driveway ( about 150 yards worth). I think your family makes the videos very enjoyable. I like the Gospel readings on most of the videos also. If and when I need to remove a tire, where are the lift and stands placement points on the 1025r? Maybe a short video on that?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks very much for your words of encouragement! I lift under the backhoe sub-frame assembly. However, you may not have the backhoe, so you might not have that bracket.

[@timspence7843]

Love your Vids. I'm running a 2025R, with a Front Mount 54" Blower (And my 130 Loader) and it takes about 15 Minutes to change over for the winter. I'd love a quick attach blade do do follow-up snow scraping but it's too much of a Pain! Here is Nova Scotia we Sometimes get a lot of snow and other years we get almost none. Keep up the Great work!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Tim Spence good to hear from you, Tim. On the 1025R, the auto-connect mechanism must be removed to switch to blower. Here, we just don't get enough snow for a blower. They are making a big deal out of 1 inch on the way tonight.

[@timspence7843]

I know.. I'm a LITTLE jealous of that, but I use my 300x for mowing, the 62" mower was a mistake. It's too big and it collects dust on the top of my Pallet Racking (also an idea I gleaned from you!)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Tim Spence hopefully you mean that you got the pallet racking idea from me, rather than the 'sits around collecting dust' :-) Christy thinks I do a lot of the latter!

[@timspence7843]

LoL!!! Point Taken!! I did get that Idea from you and I also Collect Dust!!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

I have this blade and I love it! No problems yet. Great video Tim...Thanks for sharing...

[@qfdforme]

Tim, Twice a year I review this video to make sure I have the key points top of mind. I consider this as the benchmark for how to install this snow blade on my 1025r. Thanks again for this PSA. Bill

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Wow. Thanks for the kind words!

[@PhilGoldblum]

Hi Tim - Thanks again for the great videos. My 54 blade had its yellow and back caps reversed too. Easy enough to fix. I have an earlier version of the 54 blade on a smaller tractor (420) and it works very well and can push just about anything. Interesting note - the mounting system on the early quick hitch have fewer components and every part is heavier gauge steel. Given the lighter construction and multiple parts involved - I plan on using the 54 on my 1025r only for snow (and carefully at that).

[@f.davidbush9093]

Phil Goldblum I also have a 420. After 26 years it's still going strong. My son has it now I have the 1025R. I don't like the quick hitch but it is what it is. I went with the CTA 60" blade.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+F. David Bush will be interesting to see if the quick hitch can handle the extra weight of the CTA blade. I know lots of folks are getting them now.

[@crslyrn]

Overall, pretty nice setup. I've been watching your videos on that series of tractor you've got & you've been very informative. Thanks for posting. Stay safe.

[@fredkaminski6138]

Hello Tim, I have the same set up on my 2520. I feel the quick hitch is the weak link. I keep the 54 inch blower hooked up all winter, and when I need the blade, I just switch them out. If you take your time and don't get over aggressive it seems to do the job.

[@retireddriver16]

Hi Tim years ago I had a jd 140 with the 54 inches blade I had the tractor at about 1000 lbs it handled all the snow that Mother Nature dished out for several years a good trick is to paint the blade with a graphic paint also your loader bucket

[@chex313]

Great walkthrough on the setup Tim!

[@gregorydowler1968]

I wish I would've purchased a 1 Series rather than the X590. But the dealer didn't really wanna sell me a 1023E at JD promo of $99/mo. (June 2016 was purchase time) but I didn't push the issue since they pay my paycheck every week. But i can now see, especially with your great videos is how useful a 1 Series would've been. I will probably buy a 1 Series when I am ready for a new one. Oh well, live and learn, keep up the great videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Gregory Dowler really is amazing what you can do with this thing. Takes some creativity, but it will usually get the job done! Thanks for watching.

[@toddksmith7541]

I enjoy all of your videos and have learned a lot. I will be purchasing a new 1025R sometime this spring and your videos have helped me decide on what additional attachments I will need and want! I'm going to start with the 60" auto-connect mower and the H120 front loader. Keep up the good work! I live in the Brighton, Michigan area.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Todd K Smith thanks for checking in, Todd! I'm excited about your new tractor! Make sure you get some rear ballast. ...maybe the heavy hitch plus some rear weights.

[@toddksmith7541]

Yes. I definitely plan on rear ballast! I like the heavy hitch.

[@f.davidbush9093]

My hoses also were backward and I just changed the black and yellow covers. My instructions showed the front hose holder in hole right above the front tire not on the front hitch. I like the idea of putting one on the hitch, I'll order a third one. Thanks I enjoy your videos. Drifterbik

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+F. David Bush coupon code TTWT!

[@mi2tn]

When I had the 425 I had the 54" blade with QH. I always hooked the QH up first and then just drove into the blade and lifted to attach it to the QH. As for moving dirt, with the 425 I pushed a lot of dirt and rock and had no problems. I bought the 425 back in '92 so I don't know if they make them cheaper now or not. It's that time of year so hope you don't get to much snow and for pete's sake don't send it down here. I am ready for it though. I put the chains on yesterday. With the hills and R-4's I need chains so I can stop from going over the edge. I was surprised the first time I pushed snow without chains. I had a hard time coming back up our drive without them and I sure didn't want to slide down it onto the road or over the edge. But with the FEL on at least that gave me a brake I could use to stop.

[@dmorean]

Yes, I think you're supposed to hook up the QH first and leave it on so you can easily put on/take off blade, broom, blower. Why did you leave the QH on the blade? Seems that's creating more work.

[@OgleBilly]

Brother, just got my new 1023 and w/out this Visio, I may never have gotten my slow blade on it! Thank you Tim! B

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Billy. Hope you are enjoying your 1023e!

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

I recently adapted one of the older blades to fit my 1723 Massey! I have a friend with a plasma table so he cut me some brackets. Unfortunately I only have the hydraulic lift at this time. I am able to push dirt with mine as well so it is a very useful piece.

[@16B9]

Good video Tim. I have the 1026R and use my 54" blade on it when I have a frozen base, so I can set it to free float when moving snow over my 5/8's minus gravel driveway. I found that in the mounting sequence, I put everything on the front of my tractor and then hang and lock the blade to the quick hitch. It's not that heavy for me. I noticed in your garage that you also have the FEL for your tractor. Have you tried using it to move snow? I installed some metal bolt on skis last year to it and it works really well to push and move snow. If you get a lot of snow I've found that the 54" blade, on a driveway, will allow the sides to come in on you as the snow builds up. Using a FEL allows you to pick up and move snow piles where using just a blade doesn't. Here is the link about those FEL skis I installed on my FEL. Thanks again for the video.

[@bobedenborg2519]

very good video. for a first time blade user, a video on installing the hydraulic angle cylinder would be great. this would help to address the non-intuitive, poor location and orientation issues cited in the video. when converting from a blower, can't forget to change over the pivot locking pin.

[@sixosixo]

Great, informative video! Thanks Tim!

[@stenny1970]

Tractor Time with Tim Love your videos Tim!

[@ringerson4x4]

Your missing two hose guide's one mount's just behind the hood guard the other mount's just in front of the loader bracket. They should have come with the quick hitch, plus hardware. They will cure the clearance issue with the front tire when you are turning. In the mean time you can route the hose's on the inside of the hood guard.

[@robertwinkelmann5738]

I've been watching for awhile now and love your channel. Very glad i found this video because i bought a 1025R in October. I have two 425 all steer jd's one with this 54 inch blade and the other with a mower deck. I didn't like changing back and forth from blade to mower so i bought two. But i love the idea of putting the blade on my 1025R. I have used it for years to move snow and blade the rock driveway. Never had a problem what so ever other that getting high centered once in a while. I live about an hr and a half south west of St.louis,MO. Anyway just wanted to say the blade works great. Love the show. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the positive comments. Sounds like you found the correct mounting hardware!

[@robertwinkelmann5738]

@@TractorTimewithTimNo I haven't found the correct bracket yet. Its going to be different than the one in your video. You have any ideas where to find or if its even being made?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Robert Winkelmann yes, you can get it.

[@robertwinkelmann5738]

@@TractorTimewithTim Awesome!! Thanks

[@scottcrick]

thanks Tim!! love all the videos!

[@duramaxmak]

Tim I have the same blade on my John Deere F-935. I would recommend for you to take the two wear skids off and welding a piece of thicker Steel on the bottoms because they wear quickly. I am new to your channel and not aware of your abilities but making a heavier wear bar for the bottom of the blade is a good idea. I think the OEM is a little thin. Of course if you had your own Iron worker like Paul's you could make your own. I own the next model down myself a 55 ton Just thought I would give you some things I experienced with my blade

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Milton Fludgecow I actually don't use the wear plates at all. They are raised all the way up. I let the blade float on the rubber cutting edge. Seems to work well, and clean the driveway very well. Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm certainly not nearly as talented at metal working as Paul!

[@tractorboy31]

i love using a back blade. thats what i grew up with. i need some steel wings for my blade cause it needs 1 ft wider since i moved my tires out for handling my loader. i run chains but i need some new ones that are for more field than highway use. getting more wheel wieghts eventually

[@RVJimD]

Tim, have you had trouble with interference on the tilt and lift cylinder hose connectors at the cylinders? In this video I noticed they connectors are configured slightly different than the way mine came. On your tilt connector you have a single 90 and then a formed tube 90 on the hose end. Mine didn’t come that way, but I think I can swap the lift hoses to the tilt. I don’t think there will be as much of a clearance concern with the lift cylinder. Mine came with two standard 90 fittings which always seem to twist and then they get pinched and bent with full left tilt which then causes a leak. I wish I could see what fittings you have on the lift cylinder. Thanks! Jim

[@thomashenderson603]

Tim, I just bought a 1026R with a 60" blade, do you know where I can get a rubber blade for it? I called the place you had recommended in one of your other videos and they only make it for the 54" -Tom

[@hunterskhal7002]

Do you know where the part number is on the rear part of the quick hitch? I got a used one off of a 1025r and it doesn’t seem to fit. Frame and quick hitch are 13 7/8ths wide on mine

[@qfdforme]

Still the best review. Thanks.

[@user-qi6xt9nu3k]

Do you know the part # for the brackets that mount to the tractor frame? I have the 1025r, just can't seem to be sure of the right part

[@bryanbrossart4435]

Saved me again, LOVE YOU BROTHA!!! THX

[@kyootfox]

Looks like you take off the 3Pt arms for more room in the garage. I've considered it for the winter, but seems to be more disassembly than I wanted to do when it turns cold here in OH, plus I am lazy.

[@seenithere]

I have my stuff sitting on a dolly like you have the bucket sitting on, drive up to it hook up the hoses & it will hook right up, no lifting. I have a front mount snow blower that I have to deal with. Could you show me a better pic of your bracket set up, I was told by the dealer that I have to change the 2 sets of brackets from the mower q tach brackets to the blower q tach sett up. thx

[@adamstone5946]

I know this is several years old, but a bit of back history: the 54" blade was originally on the 300- series garden tractor. It was later improved for the 420 series, with a quick-hitch setup. Then the 4X5 series used the same blade, with it's own quick hitch. The newer x-series also uses this same blade, with either it's own quick hitch, or the 4X5 series quick hitch. At this point, the 54" blade has been in use for 30 years, on various tractor series. While it's not perfect, it certainly efficent for manufacturing across a wide range.

[@brettwynne8676]

Actually Adam to the best of my untrained knowledge the 54” blade started in 1968 on a 12 horsepower John Deere 140. My father had one with his 140. It’s a design that should have never changed. The trip locking pin was located on the top and in the center.

[@stevenjones6298]

How about the 54" snowblower. Positive or negative? Need to purchase this fall. Not sure which would be best

[@johnnym8996]

When you angle the blade, the other side pops up in the air. Is there a way to stop this from happening? One side of my cutting bar is getting eaten away.

[@J.......J]

Thanks Tim for all your hard work and dedication sharing info related to the JD 1025r etc. I have a question on the snow blade without use of the Artilian additions. How should the feet adjustments be set? Flush with the bottom of the blade? Or should one leave a 1/2" gap from blade to driveway top?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You can run it either way. Whatever works for you. On concrete or asphalt, I use the Artillian rubber cutting edge, and I do not worry about the feet at all...I keep them way up out of the way. On rock surfaces, the feet must be down. I use the heavy hitch larger feet rather than those little standard feet which wear out quickly.

[@zelks1]

I just purchased a 1025R and have a 54 inch blade with quick hitch where can I get the bracket kit to add to my tractor to adapt the blade

[@aubreyward1023]

Thank you for the video. It answers a several questions for me. I am about a year and a half from fleeing southern California and going home to Texas. I am leaning towards a 2025R. I believe the extra lift capacity will allow me to use a 5 foot finish mower and box blade. The E series would do the job but I really want to be able to drop off the FEL. I've had the good fortune to visit a JD dealership out here. I was able to avoid the salesmen and speak to a couple of mechanics. They agreed that the power/hp ratings of these tractors was actually lower than what they would dyno at. Have you had any issues with the power of yours in any of your jobs?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+aubrey ward no issue with power. If interested in a 2025r, I would recommend waiting until the next generation comes out. Supposed to be announced this year.

[@whitehd01]

I work for a Deere dealership and personally own a 1025r...for 2017 Frontier is offering a 60" boom mounted front blade model AF10F designed for the 1 series tractors D120 or H120 loaders. I think it will be a better option then the 54 quick hitch blade and you can really stack the snow up in piles with a loader mounted blade.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sean, thanks for your comment, and thanks for watching. This is the only page I could find on the AF10F.www.deere.com/en_US/products/equipment/frontier_implements/loader_attachments/af10-series-front-blades/af10-series-front-blades.page? However, this page does not indicate if this blade can be hydraulically angled. Do you have any more information on this? BTW, where are you located?

[@whitehd01]

Im located in eastern Pennsylvania...as far as I know its a manual angle blade but I'm sure someone will find a way to adapt a cylinder on it to angle or maybe a kit might be offered in the future.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sean Hahn Thanks. Obviously the lack of a Deere provided 3rd SCV (or diverter) is the challenge here. I have family in Chambersburg.

[@timmaguiar7081]

www.muttonpower.com/p-14103-frontier-60-front-blade-af10f.aspx

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Mutton is in Indiana...I bought my tractor there.

[@roystang3827]

Tim, I have the blade and hydraulic hardware that mounted directly on to my JD X739 but now want to use it on the 1025R. Can you buy the mounting bracket kit needed to adapt to the 1025R separately?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I dunno, Roy. Great question for greentractortalk.com tell em I sent you. Include a photo or two so that they know what kind of blade you have.

[@robhartshorn6823]

Great video Tim.

[@robertbunch8362]

This video saved me a LOT of time just sitting and fitting the pieces of this puzzle together. My dealer said he couldn't get the mounts on my 1025r for a couple of months. I don't want to put it off that long, so I just took the kit with me. He didn't supply any instructions, so it really is a "Rubic's Cube" kind of puzzle. I had figured out how the two small brackets attach to the tractor, but had not figured out how the "intermediate" bracket fits in place. Your video cleared that right up. Also, the issue of the black and yellow hoses being reversed Is good to know. BTW, just received my TTWT hat today. For those who don't have one, they are REALLY nice hats! Just waiting for my t-shirts now. Thanks!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks! You chose the hats with a me on the tractor, right? Are they adjustable size? I haven’t got one of them.

[@robertbunch8362]

Yes, you're on my hat. I have the L/XL size, and they are not adjustable, but are like the old Sans-A-Belt pants with a double elastic headband to make it fit nicely. Very nice, heavy quality with nice embroidery. You should get yourself one. Shall I donate one to the cause?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks! No, I love the hats I got...different style. I can’t handle the elastic on my head. Immediate headache!!! I do appreciate the offer!

[@dusty072931]

I’m having an issue with mine. When I angle the blade to the left it hits the hose and cracks the elbow fitting. Is there a certain way that it needs to be, because anyway I look at it it’s going to break the fitting.

[@jamesnagle7894]

Great job Tim!!

[@lorinkramer1524]

Excellent video! I just bought the same blade and quick hitch for an older 445 and this video cleared up a lot of questions. But I do have a question. The two, J shaped "feet," on the bottom of the blade, both sides. What is your advice for adjusting them for a blacktop driveway? Right now, when the blade is set in the plowing position, the blade is about 2 inches too high/up off the driveway. Any advice is much appreciated. No, I don't have a manual, blade was a consignment purchase from JD dealer.

[@brettwynne8676]

Did you just answer my million dollar question? All I need to do is get the two brackets closet to the tractor then a blade and the lift adapter off a 445 in work?

[@johndeere5640]

Just wondering if you leave the two flat plates, one for each side-to attach the bracket to the tractor, on either side of the front tractor frame? I have talked to my dealer and they removed the plates because they say they interfered with the gear box of the mower, when installing or removing. Have you had any problem with these 2 plates and the gear box? thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I leave them on. When mounted properly, they do not interfere.

[@williemakit8548]

Tim, what are your thoughts on using the loader with a detachable 4way snow blade. That way you could use blade or bucket as needed. I have a 790 deere with an (old school) loader that doesn't have a detachable bucket, but has a 4ft blower on the back. I also have a kubota RTV x 1100c with a 6.5ft western V plow. The 1100c is new to me this winter and becomes my primary snowfighter because of the heated cab and the 790 becomes my backup snowfighter here in upstate NY

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+willie Makit like your handle. I discuss the FEL mount blade on my website. For me, just not necessary. We don't get enough snow to use the main advantage (higher stacking). No heated cab here. Perhaps I can send Christy out to use the blade???

[@GWalt22]

Every year, I return to this video to install my plow and that's when I know winter has officially begun.

[@Nox4ey]

do you have the lawn mower blade out

[@koplataroo2786]

Hey Tim, good video. Have you tried any of the rear blades by frontier? You can pull or push snow and the rear 3 point hitch attachment is a lot easier for attaching. I'm trying to decide which would be better, as I already have the snowblower on the front.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I don't have much to add on this. Haven't used a rear blade for snow removal since I was a kid. A front blade is MUCH nicer. However, with the snow blower, not sure what I would recommend. I would suggest that you will have the quickhitch already attached, so switching from blower to front blade would be easy. Also, the cost will be much reduced because you already have the quick hitch.

[@lorimiller5791]

Do you know if the quick hitch is the same as the one used with the old Deere 445 and 455 lawn tractors just with a different attachment bracket for the 1025R?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I am not sure

[@jdb48]

Hello Tim. Thanks for the video's. I was going to buy a front blade until I inquired on the price. $1500.00 is way to high for me. So, I use my loader and newly purchased Frontier 2060L blade with glides.($525.00). I want to buy a cab for my 1025r, but they don't come with a/c. lol. God bless and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas. Luke 2:11

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Steve Wheeler I think the lack of A/C is why Deere doesn't offer the cab here in the US. Perhaps they don't have as much heat in Europe??

[@jdb48]

Tractor Time with Tim You can buy a Cozy, or a Curtis cab for them. I need one for the Vermont winters here.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Steve Wheeler sure. They have one or two equipped with Curtis cabs @ greenfarmparts headquarters. I got to check them out.

[@rlmartin58]

I purchased a 2009 X700 with a mower deck and snow plow last year it came with the deck installed when I started to mow for the season I played with the height adjustment knob a little but didnt seem to make much difference so i just relied on the wheels and was very pleased with the cutting job I have now taken the deck off and installed the blade height and angle are working fine Remembering the deck lift I asked around if it should be disengaged and was told to turn the height arm all the way up doesnt seem to do much I wondering if the knob is wore and not turning the shaft but the arms dont seem to move does hooking up the blade hydraulics some how disengage them How will I get the deck working and the height adjusted next spring

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ask on greentractortalk.com. I have no experience with x700 series.

[@HuyNguyen-vk8iq]

very informative Tim, thanks!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for your comment!

[@chrisswartzwelder8494]

Another great video. Thank you so much it will be helpful.

[@DouglasHopwood]

I have successfully grinded off the bottom of my blade and cutting edge because I have not adjusted my skid shoes correctly. I took the cutting edge off and turned it over and I ordered new heavier duty skid shoes I saw on one of your other videos. I also ordered a plastic or poly cutting edge that I saw on the same video. Two questions. 1 how low should the skid shoes be and is it correct that shipping should cost 71 $? Thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Skid shoes supposedly just below cutting edge…but I am not a fan. I use the uhmw or rubber cutting edge and just know that they will wear out.

[@tcbridges]

Tim, Love watching all your videos. I just ordered a 2025R and should be in about 3 weeks with the 120R loader. My question is you are putting that blade on and have the loader off. How hard is it to switch back and forth all year around I also want to used the blade in the summer for grading my driveway and pushing dirt leveling

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Thomas Bridges i don't recommend using that blade for dirt or rock work. The quick attach just isn't strong enough for that. I take the loader on and off multiple times per week. 2-4 min.

[@210Driver]

Hey thanks this really helped!

[@jonw1198]

Tim, I apologize if this question was already asked, but where did you get the wings for the plow?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

artillian.com They are great!

[@mrmartlet8049]

I installed the brackets as you showed, however the first quick hitch piece is the same width as my frame and the bar that goes into the slots won't fit inside the frame. I have a 2019. I'll head to the dealer tomorrow to see what's up. I tried removing the mower brackets and replacing them with the plow brackets, but the brackets didn't drop down enough. I either need the space between the back holes and the bar slot to be 1/4 inch longer or the bracket holes to be 1/4 inch higher.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

yea, sounds like a good time to get your dealer involved.

[@BG-vq9fd]

I am very happy with the blade on my X738. Just for the heck of it I decided I wanted to run the blade on my 2025R (I didn't like my loader mounted blade so I traded it for a grapple) and blower on my X738. MY QUESTION is can you leave the 3 brackets on the frame and still take the loader on and off with your set up? I bought my X738 when you and the dealer suggested the 1025. I have not regretted my decision at all. I do not put mine away without cleaning the snow off the quick hitch. It has worked fine for 6 years now.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The frame brackets, I think so. Depends on model year.

[@mattsquatch412]

Deere offers a 60" plow for the 1025r. is there a reason to go 54" then add wings? Or was it not available when you got your plow?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Matt Fuerst they didn't offer the 60" until this year. I still like the wings...keeps from damaging things I hit. So far, i've hit a truck trailer hitch and my garage door. No harm done!

[@roystang3827]

Tim, I think it is a lot easier to install if you attach the hydraulic assembly to the tractor first and then install the blade to the hydraulic assembly. Lifting the hydraulic assembly to the tractor is much lighter without the blade.

[@brickwall217]

Agree

[@qfdforme]

Well done! Very thoughtful. I am debating the purchase of a 1025R or a x739. Why don’t you just push snow with loader?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I show several approaches on this channel. The direct attached blade is VERY efficient.

[@jspencerconstructionllc8467]

Is the snowblade you're showing from a x700 series or a 400 series? I have a 1025r that I would like to use my x700 snowblade on. It looks like you have a bracket to make this work. Where did you get the bracket?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Same blade, and a portion of the connector is the same, I think. You can see the part numbers at muttonpower.com

[@homesteadspirit9209]

your Johnny is always so clean...mine always has dirt on it and stuck in the tires lol

[@truckerray7533]

Hi Mr. Tim, thankya for sharing this video on the connection of your front snow plow blade. Questions: 1.) Can this blade or any like it be attached to the front loader? You then would be able to get the height you need for when you need to do any angling. 2.) Also, when your were talking about the back dragging of the snow & ice, is there any way that those hose connection fittings could be remounted to a higher position so ya wouldn't have to worry bout the snow & ice buildup around em? 3.) Does those "artillian" wing ends come with the blade or do ya have to purchase them separately? Thankya again for this video. Still in shopping mode for the perfect "Johnny". Take care & God bless.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Rodney Leonard you can get the wings at www.artillian.com. Also, Artillian sells a loader mounted quick hitch adaptwr so that you can attach this blade to the front of the loader.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, artillian mount would be superior. If you get more snow than we get, it would help to pile it. Remember, the artillian mount is not ‘instead of’ but rather ‘in addition to’. So, you can start with this, then add the artillian mount later. See our website for an article on snow removal options for the 1-series.

[@corbysherman4710]

Tim when you bought your Deere were you considering any other tractor manufacturers? I'm in the the market for a sub compact. We've always owned John Deere and currently have a Z757 zero turn with the 25 hp Kawasaki which we love and are keeping but we need something to replace our old lawn tractor. LX188. We live on 6.5 acres and really need a good all round machine. I've been looking at Kubotas as well and the Ventrac 4500 has piqued my interest. Anyway thanks for input and I like your videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I considered other manufacturers to some degree. I investigated the specs, etc. However, I have a bias toward Deere because of my family's farm background. Additionally, my dad has had several small Deere's over the years for lawn mowers (750, 770, and now a 3320 w/cab). So, honestly, my bias led to the Deere. Since my original purchase, I have become more interested in the competing brands. During last year's farm show, I looked closely at many competing brands, evaluating things like ergonomics, ease of 'connectivity', etc. While the Deere MAY not live up to the specs of some of the other machines on paper, the connectivity, ergonomics, longevity of dealer support, parts availability, etc would lead me back to Deere again. Even on the specs, I see that my 1025R's abilities FAR exceed the specs listed. For instance, I can lift 1000lbs off the ground (not to full height) with my loader. Are you within a day's drive to Louisville, Ky? We are going to the NFMS Feb 17th-18th. You can see every brand in existence there. We'd love to meet you (and all subscribers) there.

[@johnparente1438]

Tim do they offer a power angle unit for a loader mounted snow pusher?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Typically not for snow pushers. The ends of the box would be in the way.

[@markgolding34]

Hi Tim, I have a 60 " snow blade, I live in NE Pa, and we have wet snow more than dry, I have a customer that has a new gravel driveway and does not want me to plow his snow and scrape up the gravel I have tried to use the skids that come with the plow but they tend to dig into the gravel, do You know of anyone that has a wider skid set up for the blade. it looks like your 54" blade has the same set up. and while I'm at it the rubber edges you have will they fit my 60" blade?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I think the answer is ‘no’ or ‘I cannot help you’ on all of your questions! Sorry!

[@dukesnyder3607]

Love it!! I keep my 54 on the X700 & have the FEL & SB1148 on my 1026R, ready for any snow here up north :-)

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Duke Snyder Nice tractors. About how much does the John Deere 1026r you have cost?

[@dukesnyder3607]

Bought it used with the loader & back blade for $13,500.oo

[@dukesnyder3607]

Only had 24 hours on it, bought in 2014

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Good price..I might get one next year...not because I really need it but I really want it! There's an attachment to take out your garbage can too!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Troy M new subscriber? Check out my 'Christmas Gift ideas' video from a week or two ago. I show the trash can attachment there.

[@RADIODJMAN1963]

Hey Tim, awesome video...can't wait to use my 54" blade this winter! Where can you buy the artillion (hope that's right) wings? Thank you in advance.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Artillian.com

[@rastrand1]

I have the 54" quick hitch snowblower. If I change from snowblower to snowplow would I need more than the blade (1492M) and the hydraulic kit (BLV10880) ? Will the front quick hitch work as is?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I do not know. Sorry.

[@brianhoare9343]

Your videos are perfect. Ty. Two questions. Do you have one that shows assembly and installation of the pivot piston? And do you have a video that shows assembly and installation of the snow blower? I have both attachments from an x738 and when I bought the pieces to attach to my 1025r all I received was boxes and no instructions. Thanks again and again great videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I do not have videos on these topics. Attaching the pivot cylinder should be trivial. I have never attached the snowblower (and associated PTO shaft).

[@brianhoare9343]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks for responding! I'm sure I'll find something out there. If you find time, could you send me a picture of the pivot cylinder so i can gauge orientation for the fittings and routing? Thanks and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@kevinandress1115]

What are the extensions in the blade? And / or where can one get them?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Artillian.com VERY helpful!

[@gerywright1154]

Liked the video very much..I just purchased a 1025r..with mower and loader...my question is ..does the frame bracket for the quick attach..have to come back off..to put the loader back on

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No.

[@gerywright1154]

@@TractorTimewithTim ok. Thanks .and keep the videos and info coming

[@tomnephew8459]

Great video Tim. Where can I get the artilian wings and cutting edge?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Artillian.com :-)

[@williamreed912]

Tim, I see you have rear wheel weights. Are these needed for snow plowing?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+William Reed not really. I didn't have issue before I bought the weights. I bought the weights mainly for loader ballast

[@robertdodds8401]

Tim I wonder if R2 would design a shoe for the blade you show. It would be helpful to push snow on grass as it has been for the bucket on my 2038r.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Would be nice! Maybe I can convince them!

[@OgleBilly]

Brother, do youhave fluid in front/back tires in conjunction with the rear wheel weights? I live in the mountains of Southwest Va. and traction could be an issue!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, I have fluid in rear. Levi (east Tenn) has fluid in front too. Front tires only hold 30lb.

[@OgleBilly]

Tractor Time with Tim , 30lbs in the front tires....might be a little rough on the lawn while mowing ! We have some heavy deep snows( usually 6”-20”) and was just thinking. Thank you my brother!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Find comments from mi2tn here on our videos...reply to him. Or find ‘Levi’ on greentractortalk.com. He will provide helpful opinions.

[@jolanni7]

How about a back blade for your back drag tasks? I know it will add length to your tractor but maybe you don't need it all the time and they are cheap.

[@jasonbarthel4155]

Tim... Are you able to utilize your H120 bucket with the quick hitch attached? I am considering a push box but also have a 54 inch snow blower and 60 inch rotary broom. I would think it would be nice to leave the quick hitch installed to rotate between these items as needed. Can you provide some insight on this?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jason Barthel yes, this is possible. See www.artillian.com. I hope to be able to show this solution on our channel at some point.

[@jasonbarthel4155]

Thank you Tim!! I'm a policeman in northern Indiana and watch your videos almost everyday when there is downtime! lol you do a great job explaining the different features of the tractor and I am thoroughly hooked watching your show. Thank you for the entertainment and insight!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jason Barthel thanks Jason. I'm glad you find it entertaining.