Frontier Pallet Forks For John Deere 1025r- Review /#88

[@neolightproductions]

Idk for sure with the older loader and older tractor but try it on yours. If you don’t push hard. You can actually do two features at once. Takes some practice.

[@drewbrandon1915]

Why'd you decide the 42 over the 36? I'm debating, the person selling me the tractor says the 1025r handles the 36 much better.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Drew, sorry for the delay getting back to you. I took what the dealer suggested and I've never regretted it, my forks do everything I want them to do. Good luck with your new tractor.

[@billburkhart]

After 2 years I still find the forks to be one of the best implements I've ever purchased.

[@IrishTrains]

Looks great. Which number did you get? AP?

[@charleslynch908]

MSL loader keeps it level when lowering

[@billburkhart]

The MSL loaders are nice Charles, maybe someday. Happy New Year.

[@daveknowshow]

my forks are one of my favorite attachments for the front. use them more than any of the other attachments that go on the front. enjoyed the video hope you are having a safe holiday season.

[@billburkhart]

daveknowshow Hello Dave, thanks for saying hello, have a safe winter.

[@aaronburford5701]

Note: I love the attachments on the rollers! This is great content..

[@billburkhart]

@@aaronburford5701 The rolling skid makes things easier. Almost the weekend. More rain here tomorrow Aaron 😂😩 Bill

[@aaronburford5701]

@@billburkhart I don't think anyone else does that, which makes a lot of sense to do. Sorry about the rain, starting to have a hard time finding things I have seen of yours some I am killing the views in the old ones..... Still very impressive!

[@billburkhart]

Thanks my friend.

[@randomstuffwithjoe]

Cool video. I'm researching this tractor for a possible purchase. As a side not.. my wife and I are in the process of building a log home too. :)

[@billburkhart]

Joe Scopa Good luck with the home build, piece of advise.... divide the exterior into 4 section, stain one section each year, you’ll be around the entire home once every 4-5 years and it won’t discourage you.

[@highwayman14711]

I have a 2020 John Deere 1025R. I'm looking for the same Pallet Forks you have with the fence but cannot find them. My local John Deere dealership tells me they only have the model for my series tractor without the fence. Just wondering where I might find the same model you have. Thank you!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Highwayman, did I post the model number of the forks in the video? If so, did you try searching on Google for that exact model number ? Let me know and I’ll go from there.-Bill

[@highwayman14711]

@@billburkhart My John Deere dealership sells Frontier but the only model pallet fork they offer for our model tractors do not have the fence. They are rated at 2,000 lbs.. The heavier 4,000 lbs. pallet forks for larger model tractors do have the fence. I've tried Googling it and cannot find your model with the fence. I'm wondering if they no longer make your model for our size tractors. Thanks again.

[@billburkhart]

I’ll look into this issue, give me a few days. I wouldn’t have a set without the fence because it’s saved damage to my tractor several times. -Bill

[@highwayman14711]

@@billburkhart Thank you Bill. Absolutely agree with you in regards to the safety of having the fence.

[@billburkhart]

At first glance I checked everything attachments web site and they have something close to what your looking for. I’ll continue to look and report back to you

[@hphillips7425]

Good video 👍. I agree about the loader valves. I was wanting a ck 2610 till I tested it. The loader valve frustrated me so much I got a b2650. I also wish all brands used the skid steer quick attach. You have a good setup with the many implements and nice property.

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Mr. Phillips for taking time to comment and I appreciate your kind comments.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

John Deere has self leveling loaders. Not sure if there’s an add on to existing loaders but they are available. If the bucket/ forks are level they’ll stay level as you raise it up. I didn’t get it when I bought my tractor but I wish now that I did. They’re very convenient

[@billburkhart]

Hi Shawn, I wasn't aware that option was available, wish I had purchased it too. Thanks for sharing and sharing that information. - Bill

[@InquisiitorWH44K]

Good video, Bill! Looking into one of these for mine. You probably already know, but John Deere has released a self-leveling loaded. Think the lift capacity is slightly lower.

[@billburkhart]

Happy Saturday Kevin, I did see the self leveling loader...look very nice but it's a bit too pricy for me at this time. Thanks for taking time to comment, enjoy your Spring weather.

[@trevorross7509]

Great video, i have a 1025r myself. I love it, but i agree on the bucket controls. I wish it would lower and tilt at same time.

[@billburkhart]

Thanks for commenting Trevor

[@90TBD]

The reason i bought a kubota over the deere was for the dual function loader valve.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Jordan- I think that was a pretty smart on your part. Congrats

[@Shawn-rq4py]

What’s the dual function loader valve? You have my curiosity piqued.....

[@mentholman3201]

Im trading in my 2013 1026r h120 and 54"mmm next Saturday for a new 1025r TLB. I have titan forks. Love them. As far as feathering the joystick to raise/lower and tilt the loader, ive never had a problem. It does take a little practice. Like holding it in the NE, NW, SE, SW positions or that what it feels like to me. Good vid. Thanks

[@billburkhart]

Hello MM. You are correct, there is a small sweet spot with my joystick too, but it's a very small spot. Maybe I need more practice. Congratulations with your new tractor choice, hope it's everything you want it to be. Thanks for checking in.

[@braden8737]

Great video Bill. I too recently sold a boat,a 38 foot sea ray 2 years ago. I do miss the boating atmosphere but not the blatant disregard for money lol. Thinking about buying a pwc at the boat show this year. I haven't got any forks yet, but hope to soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@billburkhart]

Hello John happy Sunday. Too funny .....I sold a 36 carver and bought two Used Sea Doos I got tired of being married to the marina the kids grew up and just not worth the expense. Get a set of forks, you wonder how you got by without them.

[@truckerray7533]

I have that exact, same, set of Frontier pallet forks as you have, for my JD 1025R & just like you, i absolutely love the taller "head ache" piece on the top. I like how you've added castor wheels on your pallets. A very good idea, indeed. You were talking about the "curl" action of the front pivot section on the loader while at the same time lowering a load with the main loader arms, & "how you thought is was absolutely rediculous that John Deere didnt have a valve setup to pivot (curl) & lower the loader arms at the same time". I agree with you to a point, but . . . . . . their is what is called a "SWEET SPOT" in the loader joystick valve that will allow a guy to curl & drop/raise the main loader arms at the same time. You will just have to play around with your loader to find that "SWEET SPOT"! It is there. . . . . trust me! I suggest playing around with just your Frontier pallet forks ONLY to find that SWEET SPOT. No plallets on, no load of any kind. Or even use you "EMPTY" loader bucket (again, no load of any kind) to find it. It IS NOT a fast movment, but IT IS there. Just play around with your loader. . . . .you'll find it. Thanks for sharing your video & "🚜 Tractor Safe🚜". . . .Rodney

[@billburkhart]

Happy Sunday Rodney, you'r correct about the sweet spot, finding that spot is an opportunity for me to practice patience. Have a safe week and stay healthy.

[@truckerray7533]

@@billburkhart thankya fine sir & ya,do tbe same as well

[@bryangrim6021]

Great video! Thanks for posting. I also acquired a set of forks and have found them to be extremely helpful with all sorts of things. I have found that the amount of weight you put on there isn’t nearly as important as where you place it. I noticed your differences in what you were able to lift with different materials. Part of those issues were the placement of the bags and their distance away from the pivot point. I have a pretty good size custom built rabbit pen that I’ve had to move around the property a couple times. If I pick it up in the dead center of the pen, I can’t lift it. It’s heavier on one end then the other. If I find that sweet spot in its length that truly balances the load over both cylinders, then I can lift it. It’s crazy the things you learn with those forks as you use them.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Bryan, You'r correct, load placement is the difference between being able to lift the item and not. Point taken. Thanks for taking time to comment and say hello. - Bill

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

YA JUST GOTTA LOVE GETTING NEW TOYS..... STAY SAFE & WATCH OUT FOR GAS LINES. Hahah ...... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Bill Burkart .....

[@grantdeisig1360]

I don't know what year your tractor is, but on my 2016 the SCV is duel function, it is just really really difficult to find that sweet spot diagonally. I will usually put the tractor back at idle when lowering my forks. That way it doesn't respond as fast to my control input as it would at higher rpms, and I can lower and curl at the same time... safely. They need to add an auto-leveling feature for the forks. But you would have to be able to turn it on and off. (I'm not entirely sure how auto-leveling works) That would be a nice upgrade!

[@davidr3246]

Great compilation of all the various pallet forks usage through different seasons. Quite creative and proves what I always hear said, that forks are the most used implement.

[@billburkhart]

Hello David, thanks for taking time to say hello and comment, I appreciate it.

[@waynelawrence5220]

Nice video, I like how you have setup things with the pallets on castors.

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Wayne, the casters take away any concerns about burying something in the back of the building. Everything is accessible. Thanks for commenting.

[@forgivenagain1]

Great idea. Thx

[@allanpyne858]

Hey I look forward for the video on the wood chipper. What brand is it and how big of a piece of wood will it take?

[@billburkhart]

Hi Allan, The wood chipper is a Wallenstein BX 42. It advertises it will take up to a 4" log. I've been grinding up broom handle size logs and smaller. Anything larger I throw on the wood pile. I'm happy with it so far.

[@benhogan6987]

Thanks for the good content...i have a 4044m, always wanted to make a vid like this

[@billburkhart]

Ben Hogan Your welcome Ben thanks for commenting

[@mark31383]

The reason you couldn't pickup the 600 ponds is alot of the load is at the far end of the pallet. Where the 700 pound pallet most of the bags were closer to the tractor. If you were to stack all of the quickrete against the fence (closest to the tractor as potable) it would lift it without much of an issue, you might even be able to put another bag or two on there.

[@billburkhart]

Thanks for the tip Woody.

[@WelshRabbit]

Bill, I agree completely!!! I, too, have the Frontier forks for my JD 3320 cab. The one downside of the Frontier forks is that they are somewhat heavy compared to some others such as the ones made by Artillian. Artillian requires the purchase of the optional high "back rest" to afford the same protection as the Frontier forks do. I use my forks all the time. And like you, I'm bit of a pallet fanatic: pallets for everything I can fit on them; pallets with casters, pallets without casters, and pallet-mounted tool and storage boxes. (I REALLY love pallets with my forks and my "cheap and cheerful" Northern Tool pallet jack. I generally eschew used "commercial" pallets, in favor of building my own "4-way" pallets of ash or white oak which I have cut and milled from my own stand of hardwoods.

[@billburkhart]

Pallets for everything indeed! I never thought about a hand jack that's a great idea as I get even older. Thanks for checking in WR.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

Forks are one implement that you think you’d only use a few times. But once you have them you use them just as much if not more than all other implements. There are so many uses for them. I bought mine from a web dealer but they’re not frontier brand. I couldn’t see paying that much for them so I paid half price for the same implement. But they’re so valuable to have!

[@billburkhart]

Shawn you're correct !, I'm doing things I never planned on doing before I had forks, I wouldn't know what to do without them. - Bill

[@scottmote2176]

Which model of pallet forks do you have ? I've looked at the John Deere AP10F and then don't have the higher fence that yours' do.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Scott, these are the Frontier AP 12 F forks. Video # 90 has more information on these forks. Thanks for the question.

[@suburbantractor9125]

The main reason I went with Deere is so that I could have forks. Like you said, now we don't have to pick heavy things up. I like that you have that extra protection. I went with Artillian due to weight and the "someday" grapple. They make an extension for the guard to make it like yours and I may consider it. Thanks for taking us along!

[@billburkhart]

At this stage of my life I’m looking for help lifting things. Thanks for checking in, hope all is well in your neck of the woods. I’d sure love a grapple too.

[@billburkhart]

Hello ST, I'd sure love a grapple too. Glad your forks are working well for you.

[@crashmw21]

I had an opportunity to use the John Deere pallet forks I thought they were too heavy for the one series but they were definitely handy I got a lot of things done with them

[@billburkhart]

I'm glad your forks are working well for you thanks for taking the time to say hello

[@johndeno562]

Those forks are really handy. I have a set of 42" Titan forks for mine.

[@billburkhart]

Hi John, I sure enjoy my forks too. Thanks for checking in tonight.

[@death2man666]

your comments at 3:20 , i 100% agree with!

[@billburkhart]

SchleuningPhotography Very frustrating isn’t it. Thanks for checking in.

[@death2man666]

@@billburkhart i truly hope they come out with an upgrade for the 1025r in the near future. i find it dangerous at times and its just slow and tedious. when, you have to do baby steps on the way down with the loader.

[@billburkhart]

@@death2man666 I hope your correct, I just don't understand John Deere's hesitation to change that design

[@death2man666]

@@billburkhart just hope they dont make us buy a new tractor, to get that option.

[@mark-ew8hk]

What do you use to plow snow with?

[@billburkhart]

Hi Mark I use a Kawasaki Mule. It has a full cab and is very comfortable. This helps me avoid running the tractor in salt conditions. Thanks for the question.

[@mark-ew8hk]

@@billburkhart are you on facebook with the 1025r group ? if not you should be you would like it

[@billburkhart]

I didn't know that existed, is one better than another?

[@mark-ew8hk]

@@billburkhart go to facebook then type in john deere 1023 or 1025 just sign in or up

[@billburkhart]

@@mark-ew8hk Hello Mark- I made the request this morning, thank you very much for pointing me to that group, never knew there was such a group. I WILL enjoy this.