John Deere 1026R with 47" Snow Blower

[@paulmcintosh7296]

Excellent video and great commentary! I just ordered the 1025R with the 54" and this video reassures that I made a good investment ! LET IT SNOW!

[@jeffreyammermann3247]

I just picked up a 2022 1025r with loader, 47” snow blower and heated cab. I am looking forward to it. At first, I was worried that it came with 47 inch versus 54 inch but after watching your video, I think I should be fine.

[@DavidMartinez-ft5rc]

You really need to post more videos like this. Long videos. I can watch this stuff all day. lol

[@adjusterfrank]

It's amazing how much fun we can have with motorized toys. lol Looks like the blower was doing great. I wish I had one on my Truck. lol.

[@ToniMattTony]

Beautiful tractor with blower. Loved it

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Thanks

[@sgtcrab1]

Nice unit. I opted for a 54 inch rear mount which is a fair bit more robust. The front mount is nice...no neck strain! LOL! But we get a quite a lot of snow so I have the loader on too. Wet snow is easier to deal with with that. Also the front mount is almost twice the cost here in Nova Scotia.

[@shaunburke5371]

+sgtcrab1 I too opted for the rear mount 54... have yet to get a chance to try it.

[@2explorevideos]

I noticed it leaves a lot of spillage on the sides. I understand your decision to turn off the blower near the house, perhaps just reduce the rpms and point chute in towards a pile. Do understand that the blowers are not designed to be used as plows, particularly in heavier snow, frozen windrows, and/or where large debris may be present... it will damage the auger. Many manufactures state this. Soft powder, of course, lets one get away with a lot. Have fun with the machine! :D

[@richardglennmaaske8966]

That,s a great system. Nice tractor and Blower !

[@richardglennmaaske8966]

That,s a great system. nice tractor and Blower !

[@wolfgrizzer]

get that chute up a bit more, they throw the snow farther. Front blowers are convenient, yet rear blowers have greater distance of 35 to 50 ft. (2520 w 54 in rear blower)

[@TIKIMAN198]

Raise the chute! Throw it further! Looked windy though.

[@Snees09]

very nice video! I like the fact that you explain everything ! could you make a video wneh it's working with a plow or something like that after the winter because I would like to se it working hard? very nice vid!!

[@cslicer]

I hope your getting at least $50 for a driveway this size. In 2014-2015 Winter we received 80+ inches of snow in Conn. Our friend runs a X748 with the 47 inch BUT no cab. Cost was about $7k for the tractor & maybe another $4K for the blower. He runs the whole neighborhood with 4 streets parallel. Approx 200 homes in a 1.25 mile radius. He plows for 4-5 hrs gets $35-$70 per driveway. Carl in Conn.

[@toddjacobs3988]

Nice little durable machine i like it

[@rustyguts133]

Nice rig. and please show more videos

[@ope163]

how do you put quick hitch on float I have a new 1026r with a 54 inch blower and I have now used it yet here in wisconsin

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

I can try when we go to take it off maybe, they actually hook up okay four hydro hoses, one longer drive shaft and the controls are one large joystick I guess. I have not really hooked up any other competition but this one hooks up in hour or so I would guess, thanks for the comment.

[@jeffschlagel5632]

If you wouldn't try driving it so fast and having all that spillage off the side. Wouldn't have to make so many passes.

[@merctr2]

Hi ReefDVMs just wanted to say again thank you I have been looking for a new tractor for a long time you made it ez I get it tomorrow I will post a video on it and guys if it was not for this video after watching it I made up my mind thank ever so much ReefDVMs I hope to post my new john deere 1026R tomorrow Thanks Merctr2

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Your welcome, enjoy the deere=)

[@paulmiller8367]

yeah nothing runs like a deer very good job

[@lmorrow4]

Awesome rig, love it

[@safarigoo]

nice setup. I blew about 13 miles this year with a walk behind 26 inch blower. Could really really really use a tractor snowblower.

[@catdoggieG]

We just bought a 1025R with the 54" 2-stage snow blower. I noticed your tractor moves right along without much hesitation, even in some pretty deep snow. I have the same turf tires as yours, and also bought the rear tire chains. I didn't look like you were using the chains in your video. Have you needed to use them, how did they work?

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

We have the chains yes but they have not been needed, we have some hill grades but if you take your time with the machine in four wheel drive and let the machine blow the snow we have not needed them, thanks for the comment.

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Plows work great, but sometimes when you get feet of snow there are edges and small areas that its nice to not have to shovel out and smaller blowers work great in those situations, thanks for the comments

[@tbracken02806]

great video. helpful, informative...and smart. No rocks at the house, 3/4 throttle first swipes....John Deere should be sending yawl checks!

[@surfearth1]

REEF DVMs.... I like your 3 pt hitch adapter that you have is that JD OEM parts? if not where did you get it and how do you like it?

[@topdog19945]

My dad's LX277 easily handles 15 inch snow and I must say it's so easy and fast when I need to plow my driveway. It's never failed on us and it's about 12 years old. The chains are a pain in the ass tho. :/

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

I dont think so unless you get the next size up series tractors

[@rudykammermeier7316]

Hi ReefDVMs. I like your videos. They helped me decide on buying a 1025r, and I'm waiting on delivery of it. I'm wondering if you got a block/coolant heater for yours, or if it's required on those cold winter days to start it?

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Our has feature that I believe most have that if you push in on the key before you start it for one minute it heats the glow plugs/hot box and since ours is stored in a barn this works 90% of the time. Yes we have a block heater that we use one hour before we start it only on sub zeros days, hope this helps

[@outsideman66]

can you get cab and heater for the tractor?

[@johnumek5273]

Is there any attachment that you wanted to get but didn't?

[@quinnmont]

aftermarket cabs are available

[@stevensilva1350]

So that's an older 47 inch blower? With the metal auger fan? I don't think the newer 47 inch blowers throw that well that's why I ask

[@itsjojo4]

OOOOOOH! Baby! Amazing. Thanks

[@richbarber3845]

how is it powered? from a mid pulley and belt or is it front PTO?

[@16B9]

I noticed your 1026R doesn't have the radiator grill protector on it with your snow blower. I have one on mine. Do I have to remove it in order to mount and use, the snow blower?? Thank you for a great video. Bob in Yakima Washington

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

+16B9 I am not sure the blower shaft sits lower and I think the guard would be above it

[@16B9]

+ReefDVMs Ok, thank you for your reply. I very much appreciate your video. I'll check with my JD dealer tomorrow. You have a really nice set up. Take care :)

[@DavidMartinez-ft5rc]

16B9,,, I live in Pasco and we really don't get enough snow to need one of these. Unless you live on a farm or ranch. lol

[@jacobmcmillan816]

16B9 no it dose not interfere with your guard

[@basborsboom]

why do you have a big tractor and this little one with a snowblower?

[@SimuliumRex]

Nice video. A couple of questions: Do you find that in any wind you are covered with blow back from the blower? Why did you opt for the blower over the FEL or blade for snoe removal in general?

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

There is not really back blow but the wind does blow at certain direction the light snow back at you. Also I had a blade on it, the snow gets deep in minnesota and the blade is only 18inches high and when the banks get higher then that the blade has a hard time throwing over it

[@SimuliumRex]

ReefDVMs Thanks. How does the blower work with wet snow?

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Really good, but it will not throw it as far if the snow is heavy and you have to drive a little slower through it at first.

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Push the joystick forward until it clicks in then the blower will float as you plow or blow the driveway

[@jeffschlagel5632]

Keep say plowing. Its a snowblower and using it to "plow" snow with will damage the auger.

[@EddieSchirmer]

ok so.. when i try to back up which mine or lift the blower the tractor stalls. it is low, should it be in high gear, and also have you used yours is Seriously wet snow? any tips would be greatly appreciated (I'm quite new at using the blower as this is my first winter with it)

[@EddieSchirmer]

key board is acting up… going to shorten my question to… "what settings do you operate at and any tips beyond that would be awesome, thank you…"

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

In some areas of the world John Deere makes the 1026 with yellow PTO engagement switch, this switch needs to be on to get your blower to run and when you backup with the blower running you need to lift up on the switch before you back up and hold it up while backing up. its safety deal. It can be shorted out but no dealer will do it for you, due to legalities. I blow in low normally with trottle full open

[@EddieSchirmer]

ReefDVMs thanks for that info, helps me a great deal. learn something new every day

[@mi2tn]

yes you can for the 1026r

[@briancampbell5944]

Sorry to burst your bubble but that is pretty sad throwing distance. I have identical 47" on a 455 and I am disappointed in it's performance. That snow you were pushing/blowing should have been thrown half way to the moon but rather it barely moved over a couple of feet. Don't try saying the snow was heavy, or you weren't at full throttle. Those JD blowers are over priced and they under perform. The only blower from JD I would even consider is the Frontier front mount SB1154. Night and day difference in build quality and performance. I will never own another "JD" branded blower when I buy my next blower. Love the tractor though. If it is as good as my 2001 455 you will have a very reliable unit.

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

three point reciever is made by John Deere salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/en_NA/tractors/attachments/hitch_drawbar_and_pto/cuts/720969235_femco_receiver_hitch_cuts.html

[@LouCFur90]

It works better when you slow down.

[@briancampbell5944]

Typical 47" blower. You may think it blows snow but really it doesn't as compared to others. I have the same unit, will be getting the new Frontier (RadTech) front blower for better performance. Have to move snow twice when blowing driveway, other than that fine.

[@RMSpeltzFarm]

Yah I probably should drive slower but I have the lead foot deal hehehehe

[@therepairguy1]

Burn the clutch out of it yet?, maybe you should go FASTER. too funny

[@Owomp]

nice tractor and good video but for an average joe like me,cant justify spending $13,00-$18,000 dollars for a lawn tractor

[@jjr897]

Inky yea or like me and spend 30,000$ on a Jd 2025r backhoe and loader with it

[@gribovod1]

Мне б такую технику)).

[@briancampbell5944]

Typical 47" JD blower, it doesn't blow that far. Neighbour's Bx 2370 out blows my 47" very easily. My 455 is no slouch but the blower could do better. My 46" single stage blows almost as far. That is my opinion. Like the 1025r though.

[@nocoolname32]

i keep seeing posts like this one, after awhile you have to assume it's true

[@collinzappa1519]

i can stop it...

[@ope163]

how do you put quick hitch on float I have a new 1026r with a 54 inch blower and I have now used it yet here in wisconsin