How to service your compact tractor like a pro! John Deere 2025R Service, lots of tips for the DIYer

[@joebarrett9830]

At 13:03 "This fella right here" There is a bolt there (you almost pointed right at it while pointing out the suction tube) holding the solid suction pipe in place. If you remove that, you don't have to mess with the spring loaded clamps on the rubber hose. Remove that bolt and the smaller one that holds the metal filter with magnet out. Pop lose the metal filter with magnet from the assembly and out she comes. You don't have to wrestle with the spring clamps and use a pic to move the rubber hose up, potentially damaging the rubber hose with the pic. It is a little tight with the backhoe frame, but still doable. Just wanted to pass this little bit of information along so everyone can do it easier and actually a little quicker. You might try this method next time you work on the filter for hydros.

[@thelogfather5002]

Awesome tip! Thanks, I’m all about learning, even in my ok’d age. :) thanks for watching, all the best, Jeff

[@davidstewart860]

Very good information. I am getting my 2025 tomorrow and this will help me to take better care. Thanks!

[@thelogfather5002]

Let me know if I can help!

[@dougprobert5378]

What a nice garage , helpful video I have the 2025r

[@thelogfather5002]

Thanks Doug! I ran my business from this shop at home for a decade or so before moving it to a new location. It’s still set up as a great shop to work in in my retirement! Blessings, Jeff

[@lenwalker7393]

This is a great video for someone like me who is starting out knowing nothing about tractor maintenance. Thanks.

[@thelogfather5002]

Glad to help

[@raypell7553]

Is the cylindrical filter difficult to disassemble a how does it come apart.. I have a 2032 r great video thanks

[@thelogfather5002]

Not hard at all, the tube is probably the hardest part. I have wheel spacers so that might help me a bit. Maybe you’ll need to remove the left rear wheel for better access.

[@73superglide62]

GREAT VID JEFF MY 2015 2025R LOOKS LIKE DIF

[@herbertbracy8679]

The next time you check filter ., after taking it out use a magnet and keep putting it in the base of hyd pan and you will be surprised how much metal debris you bring out . You will bring out more then was on the filter

[@thelogfather5002]

I ran a telescopic magnet in the bottom of the sump, you’re right, lots more debris came out! Thanks for watching!

[@georgebell7103]

Nice video, helpful to my first maintenance

[@BrianMartin1990]

Great video. Very Helpful. Keep em coming!!!

[@mulrooneyryan]

What size and brand of spacers do you have on the 2025 in this video?

[@thelogfather5002]

Those are 2” from the John Deere dealer- I can only assume they’re frontier brand. They came with the tractor new.

[@marksleeper3752]

great vid what brand are the pliers

[@thelogfather5002]

I think there either Snapon or SK? I’ve had them a long time.

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

I have a 1025r and those pliers would have helped be sooooo much. Where can a person get them? Thanks

[@thelogfather5002]

I’ve got a couple different pairs, I’m a VW tech and they have a ton of those clamps on every hose! Thanks for watching!

[@j.j.605]

Tractor time with Tim has the adapter you’re looking for to lift your tractor.

[@thelogfather5002]

I’m envious of that! It’s a great attachment for my hoist. Thanks for watching! All the best, Jeff.

[@jamesford9917]

Yes for sure and thank you very much for the information I really appreciate it I’ll be getting the 2025 are the only thing I’m looking for is the cab installed

[@thelogfather5002]

A cab would be nice! But I’m afraid it wouldn’t last very long in the woods where I Log! Jeff.

[@jamesford9917]

@@thelogfather5002 yes true Jeff now how do find the 2025r for power

[@thelogfather5002]

@@jamesford9917 Plenty of power, I run out of traction first. When I've got more than 30cm of snow, I'd like more PTO power though, heavy wet snow bogs it down some. I've got to go very slow...

[@ronwood3214]

Why was that valve for the fuel shut off not holding mine did the same hard to believe that was residual. My tank was full Which JD doesn’t recommend changing when the tank is full I feel like that valve doesn’t hold ? Any thoughts

[@thelogfather5002]

I think it’s just dripping from the valve, not exactly through the valve, if you turn the key on to cycle the pump, will it pump from the tank?

[@Spudd74]

I’m looking at a buying a 2025r. Any regrets on buying this tractor and not a bigger one? I’m looking at the 2032r too.

[@thelogfather5002]

BCXRS 19 No regrets at all. I like that it’s not tier 4 emission compliant. But most importantly I like that I can tow it on a trailer behind my truck. Any bigger, and it would have been a struggle.

[@raelmacintyre974]

Jeff Hogue what size trailer do you use?

[@73superglide62]

Good one .were did you find the steps and hows work in snow

[@thelogfather5002]

Works great in the snow, the step comes on the 2025r. :)

[@jamesford9917]

How do you like the 2025 or does it have lots of power

[@thelogfather5002]

For me, it’s the perfect balance of small tractor with plenty of power yet still light enough to pull behind my truck. I’ve had tractors or been around them my whole life so far, and power is not usually a problem, traction is the issue. This little fellow being 4wd will out pull its class for sure. I would like a bit more lifting capacity however. Thanks for watching! Jeff

[@herbertbracy8679]

You have a lift in your garage and you craw under neath the tractor .??? What am I missing

[@thelogfather5002]

I have 2 lifts in my shop at home... it’s not as easy as one would think to lift a compact tractor on it. I’ve got plans to build an adapter so I can get off the ground.

[@turnertalich88]

What kind of spacers do you have and how wide are they?

[@thelogfather5002]

They’re bought from John Deere, but I don’t think they make them. They’re 50mm wide, each side.

[@jimgeddes3184]

Who is your camera person? :)

[@thelogfather5002]

Mrs. and me.

[@MAGABeard]

Shift to Neutral causes your pretty, expensive machine to pout; Several safety switches hinder starting 1. butt in seat; 2. left foot depressing brake; 3. parking break pressed (hard full court press) 4. STOPPING machine IN NEUTRAL, (left elbow Range Selector H - N - L ) otherwise, look longingly on your unmovable tractor, when; 1. You PARKED your operable machine at a decline, incline while in gear and the gears lock with pressure applied by inertia, 2. Some switch plug with male/female connectors gets pulled by debris you ran over while utilizing the power of machine over nature (I would humbly describe in detail this little bugger, but I am limited by physical acuity plus the weather outdoors SUCKS! This new machine is under warranty and the dealer does on the job technical diagnosis, at the rate of $147.50/hr (Clovis NM Western Equipment) is two-hours one-way, so... BUT their office technical supports listens to my checklist and WISHES me well.

[@thelogfather5002]

I’ve lived with the same problem since this little tractor has been new. It’s my second tractor so I’ve learned the idiosyncrasies of these little beasts. All machines have issues, I’m comfortable with the green machine issues now. Thanks for watching! All the best, Jeff

[@rb-sn7df]

Too dark to see

[@thelogfather5002]

Sorry about that. I’m hoping my later videos have improved somewhat since then. Thanks for watching, Jeff