John Deere 1025R 50 Hour Service

Please study your manual before attempting this. I understand there are several differences between same-year model tractors and yours may be a little different than mine Please select "show more" for further details.
This video documents my 50-hour service for my 2015 John Deere 1025R. The manual states the 50-hour service only requires the transmission fluid be changed, the transmission filter be changed, and the suction screen cleaned. However, after researching other publications and GreenTractorTalk.com, I decided to do what is in the video. I’m glad I did, too - the front axle fluid was very dirty.
The suction screen hose and the oil filter were the most difficult to remove.
I did not grease the SCV as I did this earlier.
If you have any questions, check out GreenTractorTalk.com or message me.
Thanks for watching.
GreenPartsStore.com provided the following:
$63.86 - 5 Gallon Pail of John Deere Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid (Used for the transmission and front axle)
$25.19 - LVA16054 Transmission Filter
$8.49 - M806418 Engine Oil Filter
Amsoil Provided the following:
$29.10 - 1 gallon 10W30 (Reference your manual for the weight you may want)
AutoZone provided the following:
$3.99 - Grease
$9.99 - Worthless oil filter remover

[@TheSubMan1969]

Great video. No stupid music or off-track conversations thank you very informative!

[@wskelley976]

One of the finest 'how to' videos on KZbin. Making of this video added a lot of work to this 1025R service and I do appreciate your effort. Very helpful before beginning this same job myself, thank you. NOTE: When my tractor was delivered new from the JD dealership I had to drain excess transmission fluid, add engine oil, add coolant and correct tire pressure. No way am I going to trust some minimum wage millennials to work on my tractor.

[@singgrom]

I'm awaiting delivery of my 1025R and your video has given me more confidence that I can do my own service. Thank you very much for doing this video.

[@NoDakFisherman]

Thanks for the video! You definitely need to do more, they are exactly what I was looking for. The editing and subtitle explanations...flawless.

[@TheNathanRuckus]

Thanks, man! I've been busy, but I have more in store.

[@sartainja]

I do not feel so stupid about all the effort I put in to remove the oil filter on my 2305 after watching this video. Superb presentation video. 👍

[@elektrikman8834]

this was very helpful I have a 2020 and just reached 50 hours this vid will make it easier to crawl under that machine and do it

[@everettogden8132]

I did the same thing with an oil filter before. Instead of tapping the screw driver with a hammer I used anger and a stabbing motion, worked like a charm. Great video! Thanks for posting. I have a 1023e that's coming up on 50.

[@richardmiels3402]

Well done; easy to follow, thorough and very helpful. Nicely filmed and edited; not overburdened with drivelling noise or dialogue!

[@DAFindlay]

Thank you very much for taking the time and energy to video this!

[@danielpelton8593]

Thank you for producing this video. I will be performing this service this weekend and the information you shared will be a great help!

[@dannyboy9254]

Your video has gave me confidence that for sure I won't be able to do all that.

[@rodbagley1686]

I know this I 5 years after you made your video but I just got mine a few weeks ago. 11 hours on it now. Think I will do the 50 hour service myself after watching you do it. I do have the backhoe to but hasn't looked to see what is different. Thank you. Your Appreciated

[@ChiefScientist1]

Thank you very much. This really helped. Loved the captions! Great humor!

[@josephgedler7916]

Just coming up on my 50 hour service and was looking for some inside scoop. Your vid was perfect! Great job. Thanks!

[@williamcrawford4]

Mine is coming due and your video will make it a much easier job, especially knowing the troubled areas and hidden spots. Very well done, please do more, you have the touch.

[@wkelley2544]

Oh yeah, SUPER VIDEO, well done and precise step-by-step what needs to be done. EXCELLENT!

[@Moffy1961]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your excellent work!

[@arppal2106]

Super video - no goofy-ass commentary, just simple detail on what needs to be done. Best video out there for servicing JD 1-series - nicely done, plus you make it look so easy!

[@TheNathanRuckus]

Thank you very much. I made this video in response to all the other service videos I've seen with too much commentary that has nothing to do with the video. I just want to see what needs to be done. Glad you liked it. Take care.

[@HotDog88GT]

In 2018, JD changed the cycle time for this fluid change to 200 hours. When I get to that point I'll be able to use this video as a guide. Thanks.

[@TheSmalljob]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. I just did everything on mine except the engine oil at a tad over 50 hours. Your video helped immensely. Getting my screen out was a little harder because I have the BH frame, but everything still applies.

[@mikeburke8656]

Love it - I had to "old school" the oil filter removal too!!! My son thought I was crazy --

[@SunvalleyMetaphysical]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful videp. Did my 50hr transmission today. This helped much. I replaced the two spring clamps with hose clamps.The screen had filings and sludge like yours. Mine took almost 14 qrts where spec is 13 qrts. Did engine oil last week. Will do front axel next.

[@nyycanseco33]

Great video, I bought a 1023e which is basically the same model with a few less bells and whistles and it was the best purchase I've ever made for myself. I do a full service once a year instead of waiting, costs a bit but I like having fresh filters and fluids replaced every September before the snow hits here in upstate New York. I added the 3 point quick hitch on the back and it's really come in handy, so much easier to add or remove implements.

[@ianmelville9735]

Very well done, as a mechanic I can see you know your stuff ,well done.

[@mattoja8857]

Great job man. Very helpful to us newbies

[@GarageGuru]

Great video. Just bought a 2018. Thanks for sharing.

[@xrisdavid785]

Thanx Nathan for a GREAT INSTRUCTIONAL VID !!

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing!

[@bmwlane8834]

Nice work! Thanks for making this and sharing.

[@PhilGoldblum]

Nicely done. I would have missed that screen. I will be sure to include cleaning that in my first service.

[@thecloudguyca3461]

great vid, given me confidence to tackle the same job on mine !

[@silvermaple7779]

Great video, I've got 2006 JD 2305 that I'm about to try that suction screen removal on. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@tonybecker8972]

Great video! Very well put together! I was amazed by the amount of specs of steal on the magnet! Also the manual states 13 quarts so I put 3 gallons and a quart and its maybe 1/8" on the dip stick and none was spilled. I added another quart and it was just rite. Goes to show not to trust your manual 100% always check fluid levels.

[@emrebaytok1862]

Super! Thank you for the detailed video.

[@davidshipulski4532]

Very informational and helpful! Thanks!

[@rayo9413]

Great video lesson. Thanks!

[@CashJohnston]

Great DIY video!

[@ross1269ross]

Great video !!!! Thank you, it will help me a lot.

[@j.yahble3248]

great tutorial. well lit, well footnoted, no unnecessary babble. you might want to add wrench/tool size and approximate span of time it took. I had trouble with my oil filter (JD 1023e) also. I got out my big channel locks. looking fwd to the rest of the maintenance and more videos.

[@danfurber2389]

Great job and thanks!

[@kellyhays6425]

Excellent job sir! Thank you so much! Our John Deere dealer is an ass here.

[@scott79transam]

Awesome Video

[@fun2drive107]

Nice appreciate the vid. I use yours and TTWT.

[@daverexroat6761]

good video, thank you

[@jeffland197]

FYI..... When you grease that one hard to reach fitting... Put a paint mark the flywheel when it lines up... So next time you grease it, would be easier to find... Good job on the clip

[@IndianaDiy]

Great video, good idea adding Amsoil into the engine. Do you use any other Amsoil products in the fuel, hydraulics, grease fittings?

[@16B9]

Great video and thank you. You reminded me why I pay the dealer to do mine :)

[@dann3410]

Nice to see a lady driving a tractor, lol.

[@HiveMind2024]

EXCELLENT...large diameter pliers

[@mi2tn]

Good job. If you put the oil filter on at recommended specs you shouldn't have a problem with it the next time. Seems the factory wants to make sure you have to work at it on your first removal, that or they just like making it to tight to remove. My problem is with removing the screen filter to the trans. Why I watched this, I wanted to know if there is a better way. I'll try your way of moving the hose up like you did... again. Didn't work for me when I tried it on mine. I'm close to 600 hours so it coming due. I've always just taken the hose off and it's a pain to take off and more so to put back on. To small to make it bend. So, thanks for the video. It was good and pretty much covers it.

[@wkelley2544]

I followed the manual placing the supports under the rear axle. Did not have room to place drain pan underneath transmission/hydraulic drain plug. Jacked up tractor and changed placement of jack stands to the frame forward of the axle as shown in this video. Drained tranny. However, jack stands now in the way of placing pan to catch drips changing tranny filter. Maybe try placing the right jack stand on frame, the left jack stand on rear axle. this should give room for drain pan for both draining fluid and placing pan to catch drips from filter change. I did not try this and this placement may not be a good secure balance of weight, try using caution ensuring tractor is well supported against movement fore/aft port/starboard :-). When filling the front axle I found it's helpful to use a funnel with a small spout to fit in hole AND leave room for air to vent from axle [even with vent plugs pulled by each front wheel]. With the tractor in neutral, I had to 'bar-over' the rear driveshaft to align the grease zerk with the small access hole in plate beneath U-joint. I used a large screwdriver lodged in the rear U-joint to turn the driveshaft achieving alignment. To lubricate the 3-point ball nearest the tractor the pins can be pulled with rear ties off. Transmission/hydraulic fluid: to save money I used Triax Agra Utto XL that claims to meet specs for John Deere Hydro and New Holland Ambro MAT 3525. The Triax is colored red like tranny fluid, not clear like JD Hydro or New Holland Ambro. The original oil filter from Yanmar Engines does not look like anything from John Deere [on the inside]. After seeing the original innards of the factory oil filter I looked past Fram, Purolator, Wix and Champion. I went to the JD dealership and bought their filter. Hmmmm, it looked just like the Fram, Champion, Purolator and Wix on the inside. I asked the JD parts guy about this, he said 'oh, that filter you took off is a Yanmar filter, this is the JD filter but it is just as good. SO ........... just about every aftermarket filter I seen looks just like the John Deere engine oil filter. Wait! The hydrostatic transmission filter is built for HIGH PRESSURE, I bought a JD tranny filter because there is not an aftermarket filter that will cross reference HIGH PRESSURE [that I could find].

[@bigtig2008]

Awesome Video. Thanks Very Much. What year is your tractor

[@iplaycountry4174]

First, awesome and what a pro job you did on this JD 1025R maintenance video. Would love to know how many hours it took, and do you know what the cost of all this work at the dealer would be?? To me looks like you saved 300-490 bucks! Again, great job sir!

[@jkurtz359]

Glad to see you using some good Amsoil.

[@ohmy7554]

When filling filters, you fill them thru the small ports at the edge, you are priming the filter wrong

[@AppleUser]

I am getting a 2018 1025r. Are the 13 quarts of transmission fluid also used as the hydraulic fluid too by the 1025r? Thank you for the video. I kept it as a favorite for when my time comes.

[@patsyware1788]

Yes. Even the power steering. Only the front axle is seperate.

[@samgarofalo2461]

110V plug, is that for block heater or an on board battery charger

[@boguslawskwierawski5333]

HiCould You tell me how often you need to check the screen?

[@keithlewis9106]

Sorry, I had to laugh at dropping the socket in the oil drain pan. But it looks to be easy to pull the front tires to service.

[@whumason1]

👍

[@davem145mxr]

Does a DIY compromise your warranty ? I’m at 37 hrs currently

[@alfonsovalderrama2128]

Como se abre el cofre

[@Icriedtoday]

I have a new 1025R and it says NOTHING about any of this stuff. On what page are you finding it? Mine manual only says what weight of oil to use, not even mentioning the capacity.

[@r.m.3655]

How much time did this take you for the whole job

[@stevenolsen6360]

yes , my Austin London taxi had 2 nipples that were dead shut, never had grease passed since the London taxi was made in 1970, ALL grease nipples should be checked as passing grease before installation, 2 minutes can save a lifetime on trouble and wear, be wise and check the nipple first

[@georgewhite6164]

Did I Miss the front Drive Shaft Universal Joint greasing? Mine has a nasty plate with a small hole so that the nipple has to be perfectly alighed. It is very difficult to grease. DO you have the same issue?

[@TheNathanRuckus]

You did miss that and I missed it too. I ended up tackling that fitting later on. Filming that would have been pointless because I could not get a camera at a spot to view the process. Regardless, fitting the grease gun takes some finesse and patience. Thanks for watching and take care.

[@109jacosta]

You should be able to get your coupler and hose through the slot with a few lines going through it, and then put a flat bladed screwdriver through the small hole to pop the couple of the zero,

[@scottborchardt148]

@@TheNathanRuckus Greasing the driveshaft has always been an issue on JD Compacts.

[@georgewhite6164]

Also, My oil filler port is on top of the valve cover...right on top of the engine, not on the side as on yours. Does JD put different engines in the 1025r? Mine is a Yamaha 3 cyl diesel. but it has a JD plate on it (as well as a Yamaha plate)

[@TheNathanRuckus]

I'm unaware of all the models of engines JD may use, but I am pretty confident that Yanmar is the exclusive engine for this year's model. Have you considered joining Green Tractor Talk - a forum for John Deere tractors? There is a lot of info on there.

[@04tacomaguy1]

you mean yanmar? yamaha never made a diesel i dont think lol

[@connorvelthuis2221]

Yanmar, not Yamaha. These engines have two oil fill points, it doesn’t matter which you use. One on valve cover and other on timing cover or close too it.

[@pdoggy10inch]

1025Rs are the absolute roughest riding mowers made by man........they excel at tilling, FRL work, 48 inch bush hogging, and general small farm work but for mowing the lawn...........get a zero turn with a good suspended seat and seat platform.

[@TheNathanRuckus]

If all someone needs their Deere to do is mow, you're right.

[@West.Property.Management]

pdoggy10inch It seems as though your yard needs a little maintenance. It rides just as nice as the 950's and 970's with suspension seats that I've spent hours on. We core aerate every fall with a little urea, and roll every spring, and we have just shy of 4 acres. We use our 1025R and X590 with no complaints.

[@catfish500mark9]

You evidently have never mowed with a zero turn.J.D. smooth as silk compared to a zero turn.Perhaps you should consider tilling your yard and planting new grass to smooth it out.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Chain vice grip would’ve gotten that filter off.

[@sebastiandykas6062]

How long did this whole service take? A few hours?

[@TheNathanRuckus]

I've heard of people doing this within 3 hours. However, because I was filming and fighting that damn oil filter, it took me about 6.

[@tonymcveigh8789]

Never pre fill your filter every

[@mark-ew8hk]

you should have ran a mag in the trans to pick any thing in the bottom of the pan ,you missed a lot of junk!!!!!

[@Stevesmith-di5ke]

easier to do on a BX Kubota the oil fill is on the top of the motor you don't have to take the sides off eather to change the oil filter

[@drott150]

Thumbs up. Except you forgot the annoying music and stupid commentary. ;-)

[@TheNathanRuckus]

Hahaha! I always forget something. I also forgot the shaky camera, the long-winded introduction that has no real value, and kids yelling in the background.

[@numnutsfreedom]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate your video. BTW My 1025R took 15 quarts instead of 13. 13 only had it barely on the bottom of the dip stick.