DID WHEEL SPACERS CAUSE ANY DAMAGE AFTER A YEAR? JOHN DEERE 1025R REVIEW

We've had a John Deere 1025R for two years now, and last year we gave you our one-year review. Well now we're giving you our two-year! We'll cover all of the projects we accomplished, how many hours it took, what's gone wrong with the tractor, what we like, and what we don't!
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[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@larry8571]

Can you put wheel spacers on a 1025r with a 60D mower on it. If so which ones will work?

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

I talked to the owner of Bora and he said he knew a lot about my 3046r JD CAB Tractor and recommended 4 inch spacers on the front and back.! So glad I took his advice.! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@markrushfeldt2230]

As for your flat front tires, this is a common problem. I have a friend who is co-owner of a Kubota dealership and he said it is common on the front tires of these SCUTs. On my LS MT125, I could not get mine to stay inflated and had one roll off the rim while moving snow. My research confirmed this is a big problem. If you do the math, the little 18X8.5-10 tires are grossly overloaded when you have something heavy in your bucket, even with rear ballast. I found a guy with a Kubota BX on-line who solved his problem by going to an 8-ply BKT R3 skid steer tire that has twice the capacity. I decided to do the same and it has totally solved my problem. No more problems keeping air in the tires and no more squishy tires when I have 1,200lbs in the loader. I think the BKT tires are only made in R4 style, but that is what I run anyway.

[@brandtjustsayin]

I bought my 1025r about a year ago after watching tons of your videos and Tractor Time With Tim videos. Much to my wife's frustration, I literally look for reasons to get on it and dig, lift, scrape, and generally play. My 1025r is the best "toy" I have spent excessive amounts of money on bar none. I love this thing! Unfortunately my recreational acreage property (with a plethora of projects in waiting--pond build, food plot planting, brush hogging, stump digging, road building...) is about a 3 hour drive from my home so I seldom get to put it through its paces the way I would like. With only 53 hours on it I'm dying to find more uses locally. I should really start a side business with it to make it pay for itself and get more seat time.

[@frankpittman9049]

My got a 1025R for us with the 60” mower deck and front loader. We got 3 acres in East Tennessee Knoxville area with almost 2 acres mostly cleared and 1 acre still in woodland. My little brother got 25 acres also was our dad’s before passing. He got a 1025E we both love them great little tractors.

[@seanwahl1000]

I was so disappointed when I first got my kubota b2601. It was pretty much useless on my hilly property. I put on Bora's 2.5" spacers and I can not express enough how much it changed my tractor. It made the pucker effect go from a constant 100 to a 15. Now if I can only get the local tractor dealer to sell me rimguard without bringing in my tractor, I'd be set.

[@vincentrose9060]

The only large purchase I did and never had buyers remorse later. No regrets!! Worth every penny. I just wish Deere would quit superceeding parts with replacements that are twice as much as the original

[@AlexSwan]

Not sure if I missed anything but wheel spacers for a property that is dead flat? I was expecting to see some 25 - 30+ degree hills.

[@deanbarr5740]

Wished I had done a little more research when I bought my 3025 E. The 1025 R is great machine from what I've seen you do with yours and other KZbinrs have done. I still have about 23 months of warranty on my 4 year old 3025 its got a little over 80 hours on the hour meter. Hydraulics are weak and sometimes the electric PTO has trouble turning on. I always appreciate your honesty on your reviews Courtney. Not saying I'll never buy another John Deere, but I would never buy another E series. Theirs an old saying "you get what you pay for" buy cheap you get cheap.

[@markkeller9378]

The 1025R is a beast. I love mine. Really enjoyed seeing what you put yours through.

[@j3ah0o]

I have a McCormick X1.25H. I keep getting surprised at what this beast does. Clearing up a bunch of scrap metal with my cousin. After I added more weight to my rear, I was lifting stuff I never expected to get off the ground! Bad Boy grapple coming next week for even more fun. Clamp on pallet forks have been handy, but I want more!

[@JimJWalker]

I just bought a 1025R and have put 8 hours on it so far. Great tractor and I still have so much to learn.

[@ncm55449]

I bought mine in 2013.... I have 1065 hours on it...... Some of the best money I've spent on anything.....

[@willparrish7646]

You haven't even gotten the engine hot yet! Enjoy!

[@Onhereforfun85nodrama]

I have a Kubota B2620. Looking forward to putting 1.5 inch bora wheel spacers on. Definitely taking it to the dealership for install. I have 200 pounds of ballast in the tires

[@patrickscribner]

I have a 1025R, it’s a great machine, I really need to get new tires, will def go with those versa tires

[@erice9536]

I will agree with everything you said about this little bulldog. Mine has 2 years and 225 hours, it's amazing what it will do!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Amazing machines for their size. They don't get enough credit.

[@jasonbeck7579]

I am about to close on a 12 acre tree farm. Only clearing is for a campl, which is 121' by 107'. Everything else is rows of trees. I am torn between the 1025R or 2032/2038R. Your videos on the 1025R are great. I know as a novice, it will take me some time to be able to do what you do on the 1025R.

[@earlyriser8998]

It is great that you have options and the easy small tractor gets used a lot. but if I could only have one tractor i would go for a larger tractor for my 110 acres

[@stan5949]

great video

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Courtney. Unfortunately I can't let my wife watch this. She wants a 1025R! Mostly because our neighbour across the street is out using his for everything. Sheesh. And there I was thinking I was safely retired.

[@karldawnlang8936]

Retired? What's that? One of the smartest things I have done, next to marrying my wife, was buying our 1025R. Man she gets a lot of work done!

[@markschmaus5580]

Love my 1025R !

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No doubt about it...good decision eh?

[@markschmaus5580]

@@GoodWorksTractors One of those decisions.....thats like this is going to be a game changer !!

[@rodolfoguerrero8345]

What do you use on your tire when having a flat you patch them up or use some kind of sealer so the air won't come out

[@justinwright6611]

I was ready to pull the trigger on a 1025R here in Australia. John Deere had just put their prices up. Kubota BX23S. $33k (only extras was thumb and 8” bucket) JD 1025R TLB. $41k All sales taxes included. I now have to wait many months to see my BX! (JD same story very long lead times)

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That green paint is pricey!

[@vincentrose9060]

Wow what a difference 6 years make . My TLB in 2016 was just under 20k

[@kdegraa]

What attachments are included with these prices? I bought a 52 HP Kubota tractor with a loader and 4 in 1 bucket for the price of the little Deere tractor. The tractor without the loader had a price of around $32k. I don’t understand how much smaller tractors cost so much unless the price includes a loader, bucket, mower deck and backhoe.

[@justinwright6611]

@@kdegraa The Kubota and JD I quoted were both Tractor, Loader and Backhoe. Plus both had 4 in 1 buckets. Do the same options on a larger tractor and it adds up pretty quick. Backhoe is quite expensive on its own.

[@w8bya]

Did adding the wheel spacers void the factory or extended warranty?

[@dougkrause8036]

Great job on the videos. I’m wanting to add Bora 2”wheel spacers to my 1025R and still be able to use my 60” mid mount mower. Since Bora is your sponsor could you do a video of installing the mid mount mower with you 1025R that has the 2” spacers on it. I have not been able to find anyone that has photos of it fitting or not. Lots of info on the 1.5 spacers fitting. Even if the mower deck will not work it would help clarify the problem and maybe someone can come up with a fix or a work around. Thank you 🙏🏻 Doug

[@jeverhart99]

Be sure to post how this works. I have the same question

[@dustoff1472]

I need to buy a used 4 wheel drive tractor with a cab (w/ac) for my (new) small 70+ acre farm. New at farming. As always price is important, but this tractor will have to be the right choice as it will have to be modified (a little) due to some medical issues I have. It really needs to be the right choice out the gate. I won’t say bad things about you if I get the wrong one, but I really respect your experience and would really like your opinion. Thank you. Charles from SE AL.

[@HVACTailGateTrainer]

I put 60 hrs on mine with only one reoccurring fault. My steering cylinder hydraulic fitting o ring has blown twice.

[@tmcche7881]

Can you use the belly mower with the bora wheel spacers?

[@fredkaucher3694]

DAMN GOOD CLIP....I HAD PURCHASED A 45 ACER PLACE MY SELF WITH AN EARTH HOME ON IT....YALL ARE NORTH OF ME IM IN MISSOURI....BUT I HAVE A QUESTION DO YOU KNOW OF ANY DEALERS AROUND YPUR AREA THAT SOLD BOLENS TRACTORS AS I HAVE A FEW OF THEM....IM LOOKEN FOR ANY TYPE OF CATALOG OF WHAT THE USED TO SELL ....THANK YOU VERY MUCH I REALLY LIKE YALLS PLACE OUT THERE....

[@EvilMerlin]

I'm still fighting the 1025R vs 2025R battle in my head. We just got 3 arcres of farm on Big Island in Hawaii. Its on the wet side and we just need something better than a standard yard mowing tractor. 2.5 of the arcres are mostly open, but not level Hawaiian fields in the rain forest. Meaning lots of grass, that grows really quick... I appreciate these videos because it really made me realize the 1025R and the 2025R are were I should be looking. Kubota is out because its a 6 month to 12 month delay after ordering...

[@wraith3951]

Hope you got your tractor by now. I had a 1025r and recently switched to a 2025r I love both and would have kept the 1025r but I have a lot of acerage to cut along with other task to do. Enjoy

[@johnburk9157]

Most people go to the next size larger tractor

[@EvilMerlin]

@@johnburk9157 Which is what I ended up doing going with the 2025R. Really wanted to go up to the 2038R but just none were available on Island...

[@scruffy4647]

I have a 1025R. Great tractor. Do you sell those rear view mirrors and support arms? That's what I need right now.

[@pizzashit69]

Great videos. Waiting on my 1025r quote from dealer but I’m pulling that trigger regardless lol

[@devjgm]

What size bora wheel spacers should I get if I have a 1025R and the 54" mower deck?

[@stephaniecalvo2638]

Can you send me the link were I can get the mirrors & the top cover that's attached to the roll cage ?? Please

[@jimkelley6366]

I have a question. On a 4 wheel drive tractor should wheel spacers be installed on front wheels also?

[@fondy44]

Nothing like seeing one at work inside a tight space like a small fenced lawn to understand why the 1025 is so popular. Which bed did Goldilocks pick? lol

[@davem145mxr]

I wish I had access to all those impliments

[@user-xk6vd4qh1i]

Do the front 2” wheel spacers cause rubbing issues, on turning the 1025R?

[@gearhead366]

I'm moving soon to a property where I'll need to maintain 12 acres, most of which are wooded. I like the idea of a small tractor for the cost savings, and nimbleness in the woods. I need to do a lot of stump removal. How big a stump can you remove with a subcompact?

[@kdegraa]

I’d either hire or get someone in with an excavator. Identify stumps needing removal and get something like a 5 tonne excavator to get those stumps out. A good operator takes around 5 to 10 minutes to remove a big stump & fill the hole back up.

[@davidhypes5228]

I have the Bora 2” spacers on my 1025r following your recommendation. After I had the cab installed it felt super tipsy, but the spacers fixed that. Thanks for the advice! I do have a question for you. Since I put those on, my 54” mower deck doesn’t work because of the spacing of the wheels on the mower deck. If I had a 60” mower, would it’s width and wheel spacing be wide enough to work with the 2” spacers on my tractor? Thank you!

[@devjgm]

I have the same question. Do you think 1.5" spacers would work w/ your 54" deck?

[@ValleyLife956]

What Canopy is that do you have a link...I'm looking into a Grapple as well for my 1025R...

[@michaelrizzo5492]

I have a Mahindra 26 Max xlt hst with the backhoe. I want rear remotes for a stump grinder. Up down and left and right. Plus I want to add a grapple. Can I use the 3 hoses going to the back hoe? What does summit have? Thanks

[@twaflyboy1]

Hi. Nice wheel spacer review. I'm thinking about adding them (around 2" spacers) to my 1025R. I am curious, however, where you got the mirror brackets for your tractor (green part)?

[@1965l88]

Scroll through this and you'll find the mirror brackets: muddscustoms.com/products/john-deere-loader-grab-handle By the way, you'll be surprised what 2" spacers will do for your stability. I just put a set on my 1025R yesterday and it made a very noticeable difference in overall stability. Plus, the tractor doesn't rock back and forth as badly over uneven terrain as it did without them..

[@doolittlegeorge]

Best equipment I ever worked with was walk behind so not really a fan of the entire Market knowing that. *"make the attachment itself your tractor."*

[@jamieyarbrough5229]

What size spacer did you put on

[@kenvanzandt2296]

I am interested in getting some wheel spacers for my 1025r but not sure if they will interfere with my mower deck. Any input?

[@jimschlimpert7098]

Just addressed that issue with clear photos on the "Green Tractor Talks" forum. U can see how close the tolerances are with mmm up and down! If u GoodWorks guys can lift my thread and post, do it. Love and subscribe ur postings as well.

[@swashington942]

You must've won the power ball years ago.

[@treylem3]

👍

[@itsmeinarkansas]

It would be nice if somebody would make run-flat ballast-filled tires.

[@sgtaaronp]

I think its time for a new attachment!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, time to shop!

[@sgtaaronp]

@@GoodWorksTractors stump wrecker HD!!

[@JohnWCH]

Yeah, yeah the 1025 was very useful in these project, BUT HOW DID THE $35K GATOR HELP YOU!?! WE NEED TO KNOW!

[@caryholt54]

The 2" spacers on the 1025 looks like a reasonable good fit but the spacers you added to your 4 series looked a bit ridiculous and seemed to be overkill.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You know I have to try all sorts of things. :)

[@unclebuck5957]

I have a 2012 1026R and have over 600 hours my hours go fast

[@robs8882]

Could I ask how much the gravel costs? I'm on the Eastern shore of MD and I get quoted around $1,100 for 20 tons delivered. Seems pretty high to me.

[@mr.redneck2715]

When you add wheel spacers you shud torque them using the proper pattern not in a circle!

[@merrilljohn1619]

At 11 minutes in the video, you said Chris & I just bought the company. Did I misunderstand ? Do you own the Rino hide company?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes sir! New website coming soon and we're keeping it a separate company from GWT. You're able to order anytime though. www.rhinohidecanopies.com

[@gb54832]

So, did wheel spacers cause any damage?

[@Sw-sr9en]

John Deere told me wheel spacers would void my warranty on my 2025r

[@JohnWCH]

Did you say you bought the rhino canopy company?

[@j3ah0o]

He mentioned that a few weeks ago in a video. Yes, they did

[@JohnWCH]

@@j3ah0o I must have missed that. good for them. I hope they fix the awful website.