John Deere 2025R - The December Nor'Easter! Moving a Foot of Snow!

[@jeffreyammermann3247]

I am so glad that my 1025 has a heated cab.

[@m3entertainment228]

I have debated a heated cab since I 1st had this machine, as well as for the 1025R I had before this one. My decision to not install an enclosed cab was the frequency I use it in the Winter, for snow removal, vs. the amount of times I am using it in the milder/warmer weather months of the Spring, Summer & Fall. Especially in the hotter summer mouths an enclosed cab, even with all the windows open is like being in a green house - it gets REAL hot inside it. You are not moving fast enough at anyone time for any type of ventilation/breeze to cool off. So for the three, maybe four times I use it for snow removal is outweighed by the frequency and work I use it for in warmer conditions - I just bundle up and get it done. Again, this is just my preference. I hope you are enjoy your machine as much as I am . . . love it!

[@ianjohnson6628]

I love grandpas that baby their little tractors and check all the fluids before they use it, you can tell how much they love owning them haha! Can’t say I treat mine this good.

[@m3entertainment228]

Be Careful - every machine/device has built into it a little known device called a "Critical Need Detector". It can activate at anytime, making your equipment inoperable, or worse destroyed when you need it the most. Its activation can be sudden, and without warning affecting anything and everything. However, when simple things are done, like checking her fluid levels, keeping her clean & shiny, oil/fluid changes on or slightly ahead of schedule - by basically letting her feel your love, activation of this detector is unlikely and she'll be ready/eager to work anytime you need her. Ignore these basic and simple things - she's not going to be happy at all, in fact incredibly cranky that's going to result in nightmares to deal with. Enjoy your machine and always keep her happy, and for most part keeping you happy too . . . .Thanks for watching - !

[@makeitcount179]

Great mobility and snow-throw. Thanks for showing this equipment. Nice countryside too.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching Mark. It sure makes it a whole lot easier then the way I used to do it with a 9HP 30" self propelled walk-behind snow thrower that would take me 3+ hours to get the driveway done. Now it takes just an hour, and I it's a great ride as well!

[@jamesjohnson6239]

Watching this around memorial day. Thanks for sharing video your tractor did a great job

[@m3entertainment228]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnelliott6738]

I live near Cooperstown where we got 30". I have a X-738 w/47" snowblower and a glass Curtis Cab. I might suggest placing some driveway markers to avoid hitting anything hidden by the snow and angling the discharge away from your house in case you have a stone go through the blower. Enjoyed the video!

[@m3entertainment228]

A great idea, yes. I have thought about it each Fall, and it somehow it becomes one of those projects that keeps getting pushed down the list - and then is snows! I also agree with you to always (or as much as possible) angle the discharge chute away from the house to avoid the potential of a rock/small stones being shot at the house. What I typically do is the day or two before a predicted storm is blow down the drive way with my back-pac blower to remove any stones/pebbles that might be on it cleared. Not a 100% guarantee I'll get everything cleared that might be there - but a risk reducer. Thanks for watching and enjoy your tractor too!

[@thestcroixkid]

I always forget my markers too...lol, blower is a good idea!

[@tylerrogers2063]

Just a small suggestion, put the tractor in a lower gear when using a snowblower. It will keep the rpm higher and less stress on the motor. Nice set-up for sure!

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching and always appreciate suggestions and ideas from folks as to how they work their tractor, and have learned a lot. Yes, it is a function of speed to the depth/weight of the snow you're trying to move being most efficient. John Deere for the 1025R & 2025R (as well as several other series) use a Hydrostatic Transmission, with a Forward and Reverse Pedal that gives you infinite speed/power control. You do have a Low & High range setting, as well as Neutral. The only real difference between the Low & High setting is the top end speed - pedal pushed as far forward/down as it will go. Except for when I maneuver, or repositioning I am always in the Low Range setting. However you can still have a problem with "heavy foot" on the pedal in Low Range. As you saw that happened in several situations I was moving forward at a speed that was exceeding what the Blower could move, and it begins to look like a Box Plow and not a Snow Thrower. Not being so heavy footed on the forward pedal is what I try to be as focused on all the time. You're right the immediate give away is the engine digs in and RPM's drop. I try to maintain a constant 1800-1900 RPM on the Blower (PTO shaft). When I see RPMs fall to 1600-1700 (as well as hear it) is when I slow forward speed and let her catch-up - not as quick as I should be all the time! Again, thanks for watching . . . .

[@thestcroixkid]

@@m3entertainment228 is 1900 max RPM for the PTO?

[@m3entertainment228]

@@thestcroixkid No. Max RPM is 2200 RPM with an engine speed of about 3200-3300 RPM. It is just my preference I don't operate equipment and max values/limits unless absolutely necessary that helps with the long-term health of the machine, as well as with maintenance/parts costs. Maintaining PTO RPM between 1900-2000 keeps engine speed at or just below 3000 RPM.

[@kevinoconnor164]

Just saw that you are open to suggestions. Good attitude! My suggestion is to avoid throwing snow towards the house. The beds close to the house may seem like a good place to put the extra snow, however it can cause the water to enter the house when everything melts. Just keep it in mind and limit the amount of snow you throw towards the house.

[@sgtcrab2569]

@@m3entertainment228 I have a Frontier 54 inch and run the Deere at 2800-2900 RPM.

[@jolanni7]

Really miss this stuff. Only thing missing is a couple of beers stuffed into the snow. Don't know what ya got til it's gone. Every Day is a gift.

[@tonywilliams4066]

Nice machine. I had an old JD750 compact with a very similar front blower - it was 5’ x 2’ and it moved the snow here in upstate NY. Some advice: 1. I put a box blade on the back of my tractor to scrape up the 1/4” the blower left behind. The box would fill up. I’d stop, back up and blow it off and move on. Cleared the drive down to the pavement and I didn’t have to spread as much salt. 2. I also had a York rake with a blade. I’d use it sometimes instead of the box and push the 1/4” to one side or the other then on my next pass, I’d blow it with the other path. Either way, having a “blade” on the back allowed me to pull snow away from walls, garage doors, etc. Your setup is real nice...and it looks like you have plenty of power for that blower. Nice vid.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching - and appreciate you sharing how you get the job done. I really like the idea of a box blade on the back scraping up what ever the blower doesn't scape up. Great way to get the blacktop exposed and let the sun do the rest melting and drying it. Any excuse (need!) for an additional attachment never gets an argument from me - however I have an issue with the over-all length of the tractor, with the blower attached, with just the 3-point hitch and quick-hitch attached parking it in my garage. I could leave the Box Blade outside and just dig it out and attach to use, and take it back off before putting the tractor away. You've given me something to think about seriously - I like it, thanks!

[@Taras-Nabad]

Nice machine, love it. Nice house too.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching - ! It does make the "work" fun . . . .

[@michaelritchie9709]

I like it how he let's his machine worm up first before he goes blowing good job

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching ! Like a lot of things, if you don't let them warm up a little they are cranky when used right away!!!

[@GrealdClaybrook]

Nice video. I have the same setup but with a cab, heated. I had a similar New Holland 25 Boomer nearly identical to the JD 2025R. It was great for snow but gets damn cold here in WI. and I am not getting any younger so traded for the JD2025 for several reasons, easier to change attachments, mid mount mower auto connect, tiller, quickhitch, Dirt Dog 48 inch rough mower, quick connect PTO. On the New Holland I had the top deflector electric. JD did not come with this so might add it after I see how the Deere works this winter. Might not need it with a cab. Deflector was useful to keep snow blowing back on me. I like the blower so much better than a plow which I had on my ATV for years. No snow buildup on driveway edges, no issue with snow being too wet or too hard to push. Plow is OK and faster for light snow but for deep stuff a blower is the way to go. Going to use your other video this winter when I hook up my snow blower. It is a 60 inch by the way.

[@m3entertainment228]

I did debate getting a cab - ALOT! My decision not to go with one was primarily driven by I use the tractor 95% of the time in mild to warm/hot weather. The Cab, even with the windows/vents open can get very warm inside and can feel like a sauna. You're never are really going fast enough to get a good breeze into the Cab to keep/stay cool as well. So for the 2-3 times in the winter, and not nearly as cold as where you are, that I use it to clear my driveway, I am okay to just bundle up, that also includes Ski Goggles and get the job done. It's a 54" Blower - the largest JD makes for the 2025R. I used to clear my driveway with my HPX Gator with a 60" blade. It worked well except I have Belgium Block edging all around the driveway. There have been a few winters here when we got three 20" snow storms over a three week period. I was running out of room to push the snow - so yes, much more preferred to lift and throw it and not just pile it up. I agree with all of your comparisons to the Holland machine which also tipped my buying decision to the JD 2025R. You hit the one thing I am frustrated with - is the lack of control of the deflector. Yes, there are a few 3rd party manufactures of electrically controlled actuators. I have also seen on the newest JD 2025R's, there is a 3rd Hydraulic Circuit option that can be used for controlling the deflector. Of course that hydraulic actuator is an option for the blower. Thanks for watching!

[@SF-fm7ov]

Glad to see your working that rig. A lot of videos show guys going real slow blowing 2 inches of snow.

[@m3entertainment228]

Yup, I've seen those videos too. Not much one can do than just shake ones head in disbelief. I continue to be amazed at the number of people who get these machines, with no real clue of the mechanics behind how they actually work. Thanks for watching - !

[@drjustinrichardson669]

Thank y ou for flying the colors!

[@m3entertainment228]

Always! Thank you for watching.

[@brendanperry6429]

You're a better man than me! I back mine in with the blower packed with snow. Floor is slightly angled, so when the temp outside goes up; snow slowly but surely melts out from inside the blower, then drains to the outside.

[@m3entertainment228]

I learned a lesson the hard way by not clearing as much snow as I can off the Tractor and out of the Thrower BEFORE putting it back in the garage. Yes, garage floors are angled about .05 to 1" from the back wall to the garage doors for any/all water/melting snow run off that comes off vehicles, etc. to drain into the driveway. The lesson learned was when the show melted off the tractor/thrower the water pooled just in front of (from the inside of the garage) and slightly under the garage door. Weather stripping along the bottom of the door caused this. That water would freeze resulting in the garage door almost being glued to the floor. When I forced the door up/open, it tore the weather striping/seal off the bottom of the door! I make sure now I always clean as much snow off as I can to prevent that from happening again. The expression "I have a lot of experience" is the result of the disaster/damage experienced! Thanks for watching . . . . .

[@brendanperry6429]

@@m3entertainment228 Im replacing not of my garage doors this Spring; both doors are lacking the weather stripping on the bottoms. Tractor has only been on 1 side though. Anyway, you're idea is a very good one. I will start removing the 🌨️ snow 🌨️ from the blower outside; before bringing it in.

[@450rmaniac]

John Deere really needs to update their front mount blower. Still the same blower I had on the front of my old 4200. Switched to a Kubota 5740 and it’s night and day difference between the two brands. Very nice unit, indeed! Great video!

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching. I agree with you not much had changed in snow blower design. It would be great if dealers had the capability where you could compare use/performance of blowers before you purchase. You also made a significant jump in machine size/horsepower. The JD 4200 is about 26HP with your new Kubota pushing 57HP, with PTO HP around 50. Now that's a real nice machine and is a huge increase in performance. You're easily moving twice as much snow which is great. Videos. like this one are good to see them in operation, however without knowing the specific snow conditions, density, wetness, etc., it tough to say one is really better than another, other than, yup, it throws the snow. I used to clear my driveway with a 9HP, 30" chute, self propelled walk-behind that would take me just over 3 hours. With the set up I have now I get it all done in about an hour, and its also a great ride too!

[@taraknight4784]

he will get it done.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Nice setup and great video, can’t wait to get that amount of snow up here 🙂👍🏻

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you. It sure beats the 9HP 30" wide walk behind I use to use that would take me over 3 hours, that I can now do in about an hour, and sitting down the whole time enjoying the ride!

[@toddjacobs5660]

That thing is perfect size and works great 👍

[@m3entertainment228]

Yes it is Todd - it has made this job of removing the snow after a storm something I now look forward too! Thanks for watching . . . .

[@yolala100]

@@m3entertainment228 a 1025R would have done the same job, only cheaper, same engine and same HP. You paid more just for the weight of the tractor, you should have bought the 2038R, a 38 HP engine that's a difference.

[@m3entertainment228]

@@yolala100 I had a 2017 1025R that I sold to upgrade to the 2025R. My decision in needing the upgrade to the 2025R had nothing to do with snow removal. Yes, the 1025R and 2025R share the same 25HP Yanmar Diesel Engine - however the 2025R has a larger (high flow and pressure) hydraulic pump that it drives giving you an added 300-400LBS increase in Loader Lift capability, as we as around 500LBS added lift capability of the 3-Point Hitch. It also has and added 6-8" of ground clearance. I was experiencing for the work/projects I do the 1025R was incrementally short in all these areas I was having issues that the 2025R solved very nicely for me. Its not weight alone (400LBS) being the difference between these two machines. No doubt the 2032R & 2038R are even bigger machines, with greater capabilities. One of the other more subtle things I also had to take into consideration was the physical size of the machine - the 2032R & 2038R would not fit into the space/area I park the tractor in my garage or shed, where as the 2025R fits a little tighter, but fits.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Nice machine and good luck with it… I was expecting a lot more distance out of the snow being thrown

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you for watching! This was a wet, heavy & compacted snow where it was only being thrown about 10-15 feet. With dryer fluffier "champagne" powder snow, throw distances are in excess of 20 feet. Pretty typical for any Snow Thrower in this horsepower rating. Its not so important how far you are throwing it, as long as you are getting it up off the surface, and back from the immediate edge of the drive/road way. What matters most is the volume of snow you are removing an she does a real good job at that. If you look at other parts of the video you'll see the distance the snow is being thrown varies. There were places it was really packed and heavy . . to others that was light drifted snow.

[@gaffmarhan]

Is it me the blower doesn’t seem to blow the snow as far as I thought it should

[@m3entertainment228]

If you look at other parts of the video you'll see the distance the snow is being thrown varies. There were places it was really packed and heavy . . to others that was light drifted snow. The packed, heavy stuff gets thrown about 15 feet, while the lighter, dryer, fluffier snow can get thrown as much as 25 feet. Pretty typical for any Snow Thrower in this horsepower rating. Thanks for watching!

[@Two_Buck]

Nice setup. Fun to watch. You should get a few more vehicles to put in your way though :)

[@m3entertainment228]

That's the plan! LOL!

[@sunseeker5071]

You need a pole barn.....too many car in the drive. The tractor seemed to be laboring with that small hp engine. Thx for the video

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you for watching and appreciate your suggestion. I do have Pole Barn (24'x16') that I built 3 years ago in the back corner of the property. I use it to store my attachments, a small Utility Trailer, as well as my Gator (in the winter) and store the 2025R in it during the summer. Unfortunately it is not close to the driveway, or has access from the driveway (other than over the lawn) to consider to use it to park a vehicle in. I have just always had to deal with either one of my kids cars being in the driveway, and work around it. You're right it would be a whole lot easier with no cars in the way clearing the snow!

[@btrudel7]

looks like more of a snow plow than blower. short throw of the snow to..wonder why...impeller issue?

[@m3entertainment228]

No issues - its a matter of the volume of snow the Auger and Impellor are seeing as a result of your forward speed and the angle of the discharge chute. There was a good amount of wind whipping the snow around over the day and a half it just kept coming down. In areas I had drifts that were 18" to 24" deep to other places that were less than 6". Additionally the snow, despite the sub freezing temps during the storm, was heavier than I was thinking/expected and well packed in many areas. I typically run the PTO shaft speed at 2000 RPM, (it can go as high as 2100-2200 RPM) that has engine speed at about 3,000 RPM. Yes, at times I was found myself pushing a large amount of snow that was exceeding the Thrower's capacity as a result of the speed I was going and would slow down. PTO shaft speed would drop between 1700-1800 RPM and you can hear when she would be digging in moving it. I was constantly adjusting speed to keep the PTO RPMs up. It becomes a trade off in throwing distance, vs the volume of snow your moving. I was really adjusting my forward speed being satisfied how far, and where it was being thrown, and not for simply maintain a speed for maximum throwing distance if that makes sense, i.e., making her work. Always of course watching PTO RPMS, and listening to the engine to not bog her down to much as she dug in. There were a few times when I did hit areas that had deeper drifts (24"), like the 1st pass down the driveway, I had to come to a crawl/complete stop to let the Thrower clear itself, and RPMs back up before continuing. Over-all I worked her hard as she needs, well within her capabilities, and did a very impressive job!

[@DashPar]

Cool machines. Surprised that JD diesel bogged down a bit in the heavier snow.

[@m3entertainment228]

It was a heavier snow than I thought. Once it was blown compacted even more and was even heavier to move. The engine was only varying about 100 RPMs from 3000 to 1900. PTO RPMs were varying proportionally from 2000 to 1900 RPMs. Yup, she was digging in but was moving the snow efficiently. The key was to watch your forward speed as you approached the deeper drifts and slow down and let the Snow Thrower do its thing. Thanks for watching . . . .

[@t.conner4798]

Actually I’m kind of surprised the machine is loading up and not moving the snow better. It seems to be an engineering flaw with the blower. It should perform much better than what it’s doing.

[@m3entertainment228]

No issues - it’s a matter of the density (weight) & volume of snow the Auger and Impellor are designed/capable of seeing as a result of your forward speed related to the depth of snow you’re moving through, and the angle of the discharge chute. Every machine has its maximum capacities & capabilities. One needs to understand what they are when working it that set the expectations of the machines performance. In areas I had drifts that were 18" to 24" deep to other places that were less than 6". Additionally the snow, despite the sub freezing temps during the storm, was heavier than I was thinking/expected, not dry and fluffy, well packed down in many areas, thus much more work needed to move it. I typically run the PTO shaft speed at 2000 RPM, (it can go as high as 2100-2200 RPM) that has engine speed at about 3,000 RPM. At times I was found myself pushing a large amount of snow that was a result of exceeding the Thrower's capacity from the speed I was going and would have to slow down. PTO shaft speed would drop between 1700-1800 RPM and you can hear when she was digging in moving it. I was constantly adjusting speed to keep the PTO RPMs up. While the Yanmar Diesel is rated at 25HP/~40ftlbs torque, the PTO output/shaft only sees 18HP and about 30-33ftlbs of torque. It becomes a trade off in throwing distance, vs the volume/weight of snow your moving. I was really adjusting my speed being satisfied how far, and where it was being thrown, and not for simply maintain a speed for maximum throwing distance if that makes sense, i.e., max the volume of snow (given density & weight) she could throw making her work. Always of course watching PTO RPMS, and listening to the engine to not bog her down unacceptably as she dug in. There were a few times when I did hit areas that had deeper drifts (24"), like the 1st pass down the driveway, I had to come to a crawl/complete stop to let the Thrower clear itself, and RPMs back up before continuing. Over-all I worked her hard as she needs, well within her capabilities, and did a very impressive job! Believe me if this was the "champagne type" very dry fluff snow that you see in Colorado (that I love skiing in!), significantly different than what we see here in the NE, she would have been throwing it twice as far!

[@robertlandry762]

i agree i had te identical tractor and blower and it blew snow twice as far but the snow thre could be heavier

[@billvandorn5332]

Wet snow

[@charlesmoore6584]

Crank it up, man! (And try to not throw snow into or across the area you've already worked.)

[@ActiveJoe]

A great video -thanks for sharing. Thinking to upgrade my 2320 to a 2025R sometime in the future. The front mount snow blower seems to handle the snow well on the throw distance and it's chute control too. Curious to see if you end up getting a plow for lighter snows in the future.

[@m3entertainment228]

I had a long debate with myself before I bought the Snow Thrower over a Plow Blade. Before I had my 2025R, I was using my 4WD Gator HPX with a 72" Plow. What drove my decision to go with the Snow Thrower vs continue using my Gator & Plow was my driveway is edged with Belgium Blocks (stone). I need to get the snow up and over this edging - I couldn't do that with the Gator. I ran into issues a few times where I would be piling the snow up along/against this edging, and run out of room to push snow - especially when we have had back to back 12-18" storms over the past few winters. I always keep in mind where is the next storm's snow going to go and do I have room for it. You make a good point when we just have a 1-3" storm this Snow Thrower is a bit of an over-kill. I have to drive at a higher rate of speed to insure enough snow is forced into the Auger/Impellor to move it - to little volume of snow jams/packs up the Impellor/Chute. It becomes more of a Box Plow than a Snow Thrower! Lastly it also gets down to only having one spot/area in my garage to keep the Tractor and/or Gator. I opted to keep the Tractor in the Garage with the Snow Thrower, and keep the Gator parked/stored up in my Shed/Barn that's located in the back of my property. Its pretty much stuck there all winter. Thank you for your comments/question and for watching !

[@brendastone722]

Idk if u notice the snowblower doesn’t throw far at all! I have the same set up but 1025r I use to have an old ‘93 Deere 420 garden tractor with a 47 in and that would throw the snow 5 times farther only thing I could think of if you notice the actual shoot is plastic on the new Deere snowblowers!?! For the price it should be metal in my opinion what do you think of it??

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you very much for watching Brenda. It was the typical heavier, packed snow we seem to always get here in Northern New Jersey. I only wish it was that light, fluffy "Champagne" powder like in the mid-west and the Rockies. It would be throwing that stuff a mile! The Blower itself is all metal EXCEPT the Impellor which is a polymer/plastic material. Much to my surprise from my 2017 1025R I had with the 47" wide thrower that was all metal. Not sure the material of the Impellor makes much difference as it is designed to the same stiffness, capacity and dimensions as the metal one. Its a good debate is a metal Impellor better than the polymer Impellor that is designed to the same specifications given the price John Deere wants for their blowers. I have experienced polymer parts & pieces have actually out performed, been longer lasting than metal/steel ones so I do find myself going back and forth on the issue.

[@kubotamaniac]

Good video! The only think that you could do to make a better video would be to buy a Kubota! (Hahahaha!! Just teasing you, because I have a Kubota!) Thanks for this fun video!

[@m3entertainment228]

You have a good machine, enjoy it. Thanks for watching !

[@g2theb584]

One reason why i like rear mounted blowers better, you can scrape out tight spaces with the bucket in the front around cars instead of blowing snow on them.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you for watching - ! I have thought about a rear mouthed Blower so I can keep my Front Loader & Bucket attached. The negative for me is I have a limited space in my garage that can't handle the length. The other negative is while it has no impact on the tractor going backwards all the time while blowing, its not a very comfortable ride twisting around in the seat, and back & forth as you use it. Additionally with the engine cut-off feature when weight comes off the seat, mine may just be over sensitive, but it doesn't take much when I twist around to look backwards - like when mounting attachments to the 3-point hitch, and you lift up slightly, it shuts off. Its no big deal with 90% of the snow being thrown over the car, for the couple of minutes to wipe it off what doesn't. It doesn't hurt the car and is just more efficient for me.

[@g2theb584]

@@m3entertainment228 yeah it literally is a "pain in the neck" looking back. But I guess its still waaaay better than using a walk behind blower! Nice video. Having too many toys definitely causes space issues. 🤣

[@brendanperry6429]

I have a front blower on my x595. When approaching cars I don't want to blow snow on; I just use the snowblower as a temporary plow. So, I "plow" the snow around the cars, then hit the blower switch as soon as I get past the cars. I can come within inches of the cars with the blower. Been using this set up since 2002.

[@zeleznid]

Have the same unit. Keep it in low, get the rpm’s up and for gods sake slow down especially when it’s loaded up. Nice rig!

[@m3entertainment228]

Agree. What was captured here is what happens when you go from areas that were covered to 6" or less - the drifts that were up to 2+ feet. Close attention to forward speed as related to the work the Snow Thrower is doing is an absolute. Thanks for watching . . . .

[@williamdavidson9009]

Looks like a nice setup. Those tires look better for snow than either ag tires or turf tires in snow.

[@m3entertainment228]

You're right they are. I have far more tire contact (traction) with the driveway that I wouldn't have with the Industrial Tires. These Radial Tires also have the same load rating as the Industrial Tires - so there is no compromise in load performance as you do if you have the Turf Tires JD offers. Also with a larger foot print they do a lot less damage to my lawn then the far more aggressive tread of the Industrial Tire, especially if the lawn/ground is wet from recent rains. Unless you are working most of the time on real soft surfaces (dirt/sand) and/or mud I highly recommend these Radial Tires over the Industrial Tires. I have had no traction issues with these tires that include being in the woods pulling out logs and having to make my own trial to get them to pull out. Thanks for watching !

[@bearvonsteuben9675]

If/when the snow returns, I’m going to have an interesting experiment: I’ve been using Kubota BX series tractor for mowing and blowing. It has turf tires, has rarely spun a wheel, and has never failed to get the job done. The other day, I picked up a low hour ‘15 JD 2032R with blower and mower…and Ag tires. The fact that it came with a set of chains tells me a lot about available tire traction. Comparo time! I’ll grab a hog in the Spring for pasture mowing and trail maintenance. Turf damage there is not an issue. It seems a lot of folks have front buckets for their 2 Series JDs, but I have an L series Kubota for that stuff. 👍

[@captseamus]

I'm guessing the snow was wet. Makes a big difference in a snowblower

[@m3entertainment228]

Not only was it wet, but it had been sitting on itself for about 12 hours further compacting itself down making it denser. I am envious of the folks that live where the snow is really dry and fluffy, "Champagne" snow as it is called in other areas of the country that would make the job easier, not to mention quicker as well.

[@markjohnson5556]

I was curious as to why once you plowed the driveway that you didn't move the vehicles so you could plow their areas and instead just chose to plow around them? Great video. Loved the tractor!

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching - I have a follow-up video I am going to publish here shortly that shows the detailed clean-up including removing snow from the cars, moving the cars, and then moving that snow off the driveway. I didn't include it in this one as I was concerned with the length of the video - but you're right, doesn't look real smart leaving cars covered with snow, and snow around them thinking the job is done.

[@1STGeneral]

Would be nice to have a garage for the vehicles

[@tinafriesen7115]

You should do more snow blowing videos

[@sho942000]

JD Blowers don't seem to feed very well. A lot of build up infront of the auger. A family member has a 3-Series and that blower has the same issue. The previous blower they had was a JD single stage and it threw snow farther and with less buildup.

[@m3entertainment228]

The build up you see is the result of going to fast, that exceeded the Augur's capacity. This snow ranged in depth from 4" to over 10" in drifts. Its all about going the right speed knowing the capacity rate of the Blower - and not exceed it, which I did here. What you are not also seeing, or aware, is this was a heavy & compact snow. The most powerful and efficient blower are 2 stage blowers - that is why the largest, and highest capacity blowers are all 2-stage. A single stage blower would have failed if used here, just not enough HP. They barely have the power/capacity to clear a side walk with 1-2" of snow. I think there might be an Apples to Oranges comparison being made here with different depth of the snow, and how wet/compacted it was in my situation here to the conditions your family member had. Thank you for watching . . . . !

[@stevehunt3792]

Awesome 2025r nice job

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you. Sure is better riding than behind the 30", 9HP self-propelled walk behind I use to use!

[@scottwalker2530]

I LIKE MINE DOES ONE HELL OF A JOB, KEEPING MINE UNTILL I,M NOT AROUND ANYMORE

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching ! I am feeling the same way. I had upgraded in 2019 from a 1025R to the 2025R for various things the 1025R was falling short on me doing. Like ground clearance, lifting capacity (both Loader & 3-Point Hitch) as the biggest two. My 2025R meets my needs perfectly. Just maintain it well, keep her clean, and it will last more then a life time . . . .

[@troyjean3749]

Great video u got a nice machine there buddy congrat

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you. It sure beats the 9HP 30" wide walk behind I used to use that would take me over 3 hours, that I can now do in about an hour, and sitting down the whole time enjoying the ride!

[@kubotaoz6108]

I run a Kubota. I don’t have that issue of backing up and it quits. You have a nice setup. It’s a shame that John Deere makes another problem for the consumer. I’ve owned Many new John Deere’s., not anymore! Take care and stay safe.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching ! You can thank our Government for this "safety" feature. It has more to do with the mid-frame mower deck that uses the same PTO shaft. For some reason it was determined when mowing, when you have to back-up as you are cutting, you're not going to look backwards - so because you are so unsafe, we'll make it a requirement to shut the machine off to get your attention. So when mowing if you don't disengage the PTO first, the moment you touch the reverse direction pedal you'll get a shutdown. It was realized fortunately by John Deere when using a Snow Thrower you are going forward/backwards significantly more then when mowing. This Government Safety Regulation only applies when mowing, not snow throwing. So John Deere added an electrical by-pass that you connect when mounting the Snow Thrower that defeats shut downs from occurring when going in reverse. Looks like you have a nice set-up to - enjoy your machine - !

[@kubotaoz6108]

@@m3entertainment228 yes I perfectly understand what your saying. Concerning your remarks about the government, it’s just another person sitting in a chair and drawing a big paycheck making decisions about things that they know nothing about. So your on your John Deere tractor and you decide to go into reverse. You press your reverse pedal into reverse and it shuts off unless you push the reverse shut off button in order to keep it running. This really is a fantastic idea. They should move this great idea in to that car and truck that we all drive. I read about deaths all the time in the news of people putting their vehicle into reverse and running over someone. If this is such a great idea then this should be applied to all semi trucks also. But oh no a different approach was used on semi trucks and dump trucks. it was decided that a back-up beeper would be installed .This let everyone who was in hearing distance know that the truck was in reverse and to get out of the way. So there you have it, had they put a backup beeper on our compact tractors when we decide to back-up , That would have solved this brainstorming idea that yes , John Deere let them do. I blame John Deere not the government for letting this happen. FYI, my Kubota was new in 2018 and has no such thing as a backup button. Take care, work safe.

[@kyledondlinger9348]

I bet you hate that raised border around the driveway.

[@m3entertainment228]

Its Belgium Block (stone) edging - I like the look it gives the landscaping around the driveway - BUT - it's the worst when it comes to both plowing and when snow blowing. I can (and has) done a number on both the lower edges of a plow blade as well as the lower sides of the Blower if you are not extremely careful and try to cut it to closely. I do mark about every 10 feet with flags before storms to make sure I stay a few inches away from it at all times. I have conceded you just have to go back with a snow shovel to clear snow to the edges of the driveway. Because I have this stone edging around my driveway it was the primary driver to get the Snow Thrower vs using a plow blade. I need to get the snow up and over the edging to make sure I have a place to move snow from the next storm. I have neighbors who have their driveways plowed that have the same edging, and have run out of room to move/push snow after we had several snow storms in a row that dumped a total of about 40" in three weeks. I was only to happy to help and re-cut their driveways throwing the piles that had been pushed up out of the way . . . Thanks for watching - !

[@smarsocci]

The 2025 is nice but I’m more interested in your garage doors. What manufacturer?

[@m3entertainment228]

I had them installed four years ago and I am impressed how good they still look. They are solid wood doors made by Clopay. Specifically 9'x7' Clopay Custom Reserve Wood Garage Doors. The wood is Meranti with the Arch 3 Window Design . The stain is Teak color. There are stamped steel versions of these doors as well - that look just as good, until you get up close and realize they are steel. I just like solid wood doors, even though maintenance will be a little more, sanding and re-varnishing ever 4-5 years, I just love the look and feel of them. A lot has to do with whom your installer is - couldn't have been happier with the detail he went in to insure they were installed perfectly, along with all new LiftMaster 8550 door openers.

[@MonthlyFails]

Hello M3 Entertainment, would it possible to contact you regarding one of your videos i.e via mail? I would love to discuss a permission to use it if this is possible. Greetings!

[@m3entertainment228]

You can contact me through here. It's safe, secure & I check it frequently. What permissions are you looking for, and for what purpose?

[@MonthlyFails]

@@m3entertainment228 I was wondering if you could submit your video to our submission website which is provided on our channel's about section. You can also enter there how you would like to get credited when the video is used! :)

[@billvandorn5332]

It was a good video and a thank you for it. Just curious on the length of the driveway and if you have additional ballast in the back?

[@m3entertainment228]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - the total driveway is about a quarter mile. For years I was clearing it with a walk-behind snow blower. Simply because of it's speed it would take about 3 hours to clear everything - now it's down to an hour! No, I do not use/attached the Ballast/Weight Box that I have when using the tractor for snow removal. With the Snow Thrower down, the weight of the unit is completely off the tractor so the need to counter balance the front load, unlike when using the front loader/bucket where you are lifting up a load onto the tractor - the ballast/weight box is needed to not overload the front axel. My driveway is pretty much flat - I have plenty of traction in four wheel drive which would be another consideration to use it if the driveway was steeper and traction was an issue. The real reason is to keep the tractor as short as possible so I can maneuver around the tight spots I have like the in the area in front of the garage. While I still have to do some shoveling where I can't get into, this minimizes the amount of shoveling - as best it can be. Thanks for watching . . . . !

[@ericanderson923]

Awesome.. more please

[@m3entertainment228]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching.

[@robertlandry762]

i had identical tractor and blower loved the unit but found out that the rear drive shaft going into the rear end from engine needed grease it did not have a grease nipple but a pin type of grease fitting that was undetectibe yes 6000.00 later new u joint and casing in front of rear end internals it was back in business and acording to jd this is a normal issue if not kept service

[@m3entertainment228]

@@robertlandry762 Thanks for watching and appreciate your comments . Yes, I am aware of the pin type grease fitting from someone who had the identical problem you did. In his case it just destroyed the U-Joint, the case was fine. I am guessing you are talking about the PTO shaft bearing in the case that failed - yes? Do/did you also use yours to mow your lawn? I don't, but am aware when mowing with the mid-mounted mower deck, when you backup, and you haven't disengaged the mower, you get a shut-down. Then when starting back up again, if you haven't put the throttle to idle, it slams back into engagement. My cousin who has a 1026 has had three PTO shaft bearing failures (one each summer), and the last one cracked the case around the PTO shaft bearing when the bearing failed. It cost him about $1,800 to $2,000 per event along with loosing the use of his tractor for about 2 weeks while being repaired.

[@MrMjn5000]

nice job.....

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@randalmiddleton8068]

Just think... for the price of all those JD toys, you could of had a heated driveway. Not to worry, I've got the 25R also and wouldn't trade the seat time for simplicity either.

[@m3entertainment228]

I do need to replace the driveway - its over 25 years old and is showing its wear and settling in place, and have thought about having in heated. NOT! As you so well said, I enjoy the seat time to much. I have also helped neighbors in the past where for what ever reason the guy they hired to plow their driveway doesn't show up as expected, and have done some clearing so they can get out. Three years ago we had several 20+ inch storms that seemed to have hit us about ever 2 weeks. Neighbors that were plowing their driveways literally ran out of space to push anymore snow out of the way - was glad to help in moving back some of the piles created, especially at the foot of their driveways that was combined with where the Town Trucks were plowing/pushing it.

[@shawnjackson]

Awesome machine and home. What are those hanging wires at 12:11?

[@m3entertainment228]

Are you referring to what you see going to the Blower from the Tractor? They are the hydraulic lines for control of the Discharge Chute Direction for left / right motion. Thanks for watching !

[@bryanworth8292]

I have a 2019 2025r that I use to plow snow here in S.W. Michigan . I wish I had the same blower setup you have but I was trying to keep costs down and we typically get maybe 2 or 3 snows deep enough per year to even justify having it . All the same , very cool setup . I was wondering if you have to override the RIO switch when reversing with pto engaged . My pto disengages the rotary cutter unless I push the button whilst going backward . Pain in the arse . Nice video , thanks .

[@m3entertainment228]

Mine is the same year. Fortunately John Deere recognized this problem with this "safety" feature using the mid-mount mower, to those using a Snow Thrower that drives off the same PTO output from the transmission. They realized you are backing up and going forward many more times than you do when mowing. Say thanks by the way, to our Government thinking this safety was needed when you mow your lawn to disengage the mower when backing up. With the Snow Thrower, the PTO shaft forward bearing bracket has a speed/rotation sensor that looks at the PTO shaft. If it sees the drive shaft is rotating it will not initiate a shut-off or disengagement when you change directions. Take a look at my video "Mounting the Snow Thrower" and go to the 14:55 time point and you can see where this pick-up/sensor is for the Snow Thrower and how it is electrically connected. You can see when I change directions when I was using it the Snow Thrower remains engaged. If you don't connect this speed/rotation sensor when using the Snow Thrower, you get a shut down, not a disengagement - found that out the hard way when I first attached the the Snow Thrower last winter. As I mention a few times in that other video, John Deere did not do such a great job describing, or illustration this speed/rotation sensor, or its purpose that you have to connect to use the Snow Thrower as one expects.

[@bluerider7922]

Under the dash just pull off the electrical connector from the "stupid" button switch and place a short u-shaped jumper wire across it to bypass the switch. Just let the jumped connector hang loose or tie it up if there has a long wire. I also jumped the switch connector under the seat so the machine doesn't shut off every time I get off to pick up a stick or something else. I know enough not to stick my appendages under the running mower deck or into the snowblower! Christ! The Govt. mandates that manufacturers protect people from their own stupidity.

[@bryanworth8292]

Thankfully , the only time I have to deal with the RIO is when I am mowing with my brush hog . I currently have a Frontier 5 ft manually angling front blade for pushing snow that works pretty well . I was wondering how you deal with the RIO when snowblowing and you gave a very concise description cuz , you never know , I may end up getting a front mounted blower in the future . Thanks much .

[@s.pursell8901]

Not to impressed with the John Deere Blower myself. To much snow piling up in front as you go. Thats very hard on the hydrostatic transmission. I purchased a Bercomac out of Canada. I can do my 600 foot driveway and a large parking pad in 25 minutes. Its only a 48 inch cut but very impressive. And I got about 18 inches in that same storm.

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching - it did a great job for me. The snow that was pushing up in front of the Blower was my mistake in not slowing soon enough as I went from drift to drift to let the Blower Throw the snow it was being fed. It was not hard on the hydrostatic transmission in anyway, its a tractor made to be worked. As an FYI the hydraulic circuits within the hydraulic pump are separate and distinct from the "transmission" used by the drive train, to what is used to drive the mid-frame and rear PTO's. Enjoy your machine - sounds like you have a nice set up.

[@michaelmelanson7243]

That looks like fun....why not put a plow on the Ford I see in the driveway

[@m3entertainment228]

Several reasons, but the main two are, first we have had some winters with consecutive 20+" of snow storms that hit about every two weeks. My neighbors who use plowing services literally ran out of room where to push snow, and I mean literally. The previous storm's snow that was pushed/plowed up was a solid block of ice when the second & third storms hit about two weeks apart. It wasn't moving, and the plow guys were not about to try knowing it would do some serious damage to their trucks/plows. Throwing the snow insures I can clear the driveway each time and not have that concern, and I didn't/don't Secondly, and most important, I just don't want a large snow plow rig that has to be stored in or near the driveway to have access to mount it, that's always in the way 90% of the year. Frankly it makes my F350 look ugly, its tough on the front suspension even with Ford's heavier duty plow package (which I didn't order on it intentionally) and increases front tire wear dynamically. It just not what I would ever consider using my F350 for. Lastly why would I deny myself the pure pleasure driving around my Tractor clearing the snow . . . its fun. Thank you for watching.

[@stevecurry5785]

You need another garage for all those vehicles Unless you like clearing snow off them and snow blowing around them ? Also that tractor seemed to be struggling with only a foot of snow ?

[@m3entertainment228]

Sorry for the delayed response . . . thank you for watching! When a machine "digs in" to the work it is doing, that is not a struggle - it's working. This machine is a beast at what it does . . . really.

[@LUCAMTire]

it does not seem to throw the snow to far?

[@m3entertainment228]

This was a heavy, packed snow, ranging from 5-6" in spots to over 12-14" in others, typical of what we get here in Northern New Jersey. I also had in several of the shots the discharge chute deflector angled down to minimize as much as possible snow being blown back in my face from the winds that day. You may also have noticed given the varying depths of snow I was going through, several times the Blower was acting like a Box Plow due to my speed was a little to fast exceeding the volume capacity of snow going into the auger/impellor and and thrown out. Forward speed was constantly changing. There is a huge difference in the distance this blower throws snow when on the rare occasion we get a real dry, lite fluffy snow fall - it fly's out more then 30' - which I have to admit is a rush to see! Overall however its not really about the distance the snow is thrown, its the volume/amount of snow that is being moved an adequate distance. Believe me this is a HUGE improvement over the 9HP walk behind, 30" wide chute snow blower I was using. Total time to clear the driveway now is just over an hour, compare to the 3 hours it took with my walk behind. Thank you for watching - more to come as winter is moving back upon us!

[@craigreid4037]

What size blower do you have?

[@m3entertainment228]

Its 54" wide - the largest Snow Thrower John Deere offers. Thanks for watching!

[@billnewton1348]

Bill Newton 11/16/2022 Was just wondering y u decided not to have a cab on ur JD 2025 ?

[@m3entertainment228]

I have thought about a cab several times. For me the negatives out way the benefits of having a Cab starting with it's permanently mounted to the tractor. By far, I use my tractor much much more in the warmer/hotter time of the year. It gets incredibly hot inside that cab, especially on the real bright sunny days. Even with the windows that open, it simply does not get enough fresh air from the outside in to keep it from getting hot and is very uncomfortable for me. For me its a trade off between the relatively little time I use it in the winter for snow clearing, vs the greater amount of use it gets the rest of the year when its great to be out in the open driving my preference not to put a cab on. A thermal pair of Carhart pants & jacket, with ski gloves and a wool cap keep me toasty warm when in the snow with it. Thanks for watching - !

[@anderleof]

Um......cabs have A/C.

[@deanmoore3776]

Nice job

[@m3entertainment228]

Thank you. It sure beats the 9HP 30" wide walk behind I used to use that would take me over 3 hours, that I can now do in about an hour, and sitting down the whole time enjoying the ride!

[@deanmoore3776]

@@m3entertainment228 Thank you I appreciate that happy holidays

[@nodaklojack]

Why blow snow all over the road at the end of your driveway?

[@m3entertainment228]

I am not sure if you watched the entire video as I always insure the road at the end of my driveway is clear (and dry) of any snow that I have blown on it as part of removing snow from my driveway. I have a situation with the amount of snow that the Town Plow's push up along the curb/front of the driveway from the road, and not wanting to add to it so it can all melt faster. A common practice by all Snow Plowing Contractors people use, is to push snow across the street (which is fine) from the last 10-20ft of the driveway that can not be pushed to the side. It would just wind up in the road. So to insure the road is clear, push that snow across the street. The same thing here, I can not direct the chute of the blower to blow at a backwards angle as I clear these last 10-20ft of the driveway. The most practical way is to blow it across the street, then go back over the road to removed any snow that did not make it across. I hope that makes sense . . . . Again, if you look at the end of the video you will see the road was completely clear of all snow, and the road was even dry. Thank you for watching !

[@Mhurtle65]

Man I want one so bad.

[@m3entertainment228]

As I have replied to others that have expressed what you have - it sure beats the 9HP, 30" walk-behind snow blower I use to use - with this one I am also enjoying a great ride!

[@johnritchie2607]

Awesome video

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks!

[@fredkaminski6138]

What R.P.M. Do you run your blower at?

[@m3entertainment228]

Max RPM for the Blower is 2100 RPM, which is an engine speed of 3200 RPM. I run mine slightly below that, 1800-1900 RPM with and engine speed of 3000 RPM. I am just not one that likes to run machines/equipment at the max levels if its running smoothly and doing the job I need it to do. Just my personal preference.

[@drich6816]

you should add the electric angle shoot control very handy

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching. I have seriously considered adding a electric actuator to the discharge chute several times. I have found myself not really needing to change the chute angle. Its still on my wish list, just not a priority right now. John Deere just this year introduced a third hydraulic circuit kit for the 1025 and 2025R to be able to use a Grapple, and other attachments to the Front Loader. What's on top of my wish list is a 60" Grapple for the Front Loader with this added hydraulic circuit. It can also be used to operate a hydraulic actuator for the discharge chute which I would prefer of an electrically operated one. It's disappointing John Deere does not offer as an option for the Snow Blower an actuator of some-sort for the discharge chute.

[@m3entertainment228]

@Fred Wills I agree with you totally - far more cost effective (and simpler) installing an electric actuator. The Third/Forward Hydraulic Circuit Kit from John Deere is about $2,000 when installed by the dealer (parts/labor). It's for that reason I have not gone forward adding this kit. What I really, REALLY want is a Grapple attachment that requires this additional hydraulic circuit, but that's another $1,700 - $2,000 for the Grapple alone. So in my way to try to convince myself to get this kit added, is I can also use it to control the Blower's Discharge Cute angle. So far I am loosing the argument with myself and just keeping it on the wish list. Thanks for watching and enjoy your machine!

[@darlenecadorette-levesque9949]

Very nice unit...wondering why you don't have a cab. Does it fit through your garage doors?

[@m3entertainment228]

I have thought about a cab several times. For me the negatives out way the benefits of having a Cab starting with it's permanently mounted to the tractor. By far, I use my tractor much much more in the warmer/hotter time of the year. It gets incredibly hot inside that cab, especially on the real bright sunny days. Even with the windows that open, it simply does not get enough fresh air from the outside in to keep it from getting hot and is very uncomfortable for me. For me its a trade off between the relatively little time I use it in the winter for snow clearing, vs the greater amount of use it gets the rest of the year when its great to be out in the open driving my preference not to put a cab on. A thermal pair of Carhart pants & jacket, with ski gloves and a wool cap keep me toasty warm when in the snow with it. Thanks for watching - !

[@mikezahnow1605]

@@m3entertainment228 Here in North Dakota its not uncommon to blow snow in -30 with strong winds. For me I traded for a factory cab both with heat and ac. Personal preference i guess. I came in the house so frozen a few years back and didn't even know what day it was lol.

[@m3entertainment228]

@@mikezahnow1605 You make perfect sense, not to mention the real need to avoid undue suffering from the extreme cold you get exposed to. No doubt if I was living in your part of the country I'd have a enclosed cab on it. As I had previously commented, the majority of the time I use the machine is in the milder/warmer times of the year here in Northern New Jersey. On nice sunny days, with little to no breeze, the inside of a cab gets hot! Even with the windows it has that you can open, you're melting in there. The cab for the 2025R only has heat - it does not have AC. You don't get Heating & AC in the cab until you move up to the 3 series, which I did consider. With space limitations to park it in my garage, as well as wanting to stick to a budget, a 3 series was to big for me. Then again nobody will every tell you that you have to big a tractor!! Thanks for watching and enjoy your machine!

[@klovis6928]

What brand are those tires?

[@m3entertainment228]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The tires I have on my 2025 are Galaxy-Pro (radial) Tires R-3's. These are John Deere factory equipped, one of 3 tire options offered. I hope that helps - thanks for watching!

[@michaelturner6783]

Please shut down your tractor when sticking your hand in the impeller to clear any obstruction. Otherwise great machine great job. How did you do with the last storm. We got hammered in Sparta.

[@m3entertainment228]

Safety first - always. Shutting the machine down would certainly add another layer of protection. The switch activating the solenoid valve to engage the mid-frame PTO that drives the Snow Thrower will NOT activate the solenoid valve/engage the PTO if you are not seated on the tractor - there is an additional switch that must be closed that is only activated when seated. If you get up/off the seat with the PTO engaged it will disengage the PTO immediately, as well as initiate an engine shut-down. You can not engage the PTO if you are standing next to the tractor with it running - if you attempt to engage the PTO an immediate engine shut down is initiated. Any added precaution and safety is always a good thing and good advice. Safety/sensor switches can fail. For about 3-4 hours it was being reported on the Network Weather Reports/Updates this area was ground zero for the greatest amount of snow fall - about 27" in the whole tri-state area!. In the next morning's Weather Reports/Updates, Newton, NJ took the crown with the largest snow fall amount of 30" which is about 30 miles north of here . . . regardless we all got hammered! Thanks for watching Michael.

[@captseamus]

I haven't plowed snow without a cab for 35 years. I spend the money for at least a heat houser.

[@m3entertainment228]

I have thought about a cab several times. For me the negatives out way the benefits of having a Cab starting with it's permanently mounted to the tractor. By far, I use my tractor much much more in the warmer/hotter time of the year. It gets incredibly hot inside that cab, especially on the real bright sunny days. Even with the windows that open, it simply does not get enough fresh air from the outside in to keep it from getting hot and is very uncomfortable for me. For me its a trade off between the relatively little time I use it in the winter for snow clearing, vs the greater amount of use it gets the rest of the year when its great to be out in the open driving my preference not to put a cab on. A thermal pair of Carhart pants & jacket, with ski gloves and a wool cap keep me toasty warm when in the snow with it. Thanks for watching - !

[@murph55]

what no cab?

[@m3entertainment228]

I have thought about a cab several times. For me the negatives out way the benefits of having a Cab starting with it's permanently mounted to the tractor. By far, I use my tractor much much more in the warmer/hotter time of the year. It gets incredibly hot inside that cab, especially on the real bright sunny days. Even with the windows that open, it simply does not get enough fresh air from the outside in to keep it from getting so hot. So for me its a trade off between the relatively little time I use it in the winter for snow clearing, vs the amount of use it gets the rest of the year when its great to be out in the open driving my preference not to put a cab on. Thanks for watching - !

[@tylermarkland6854]

Why blow the end of your driveway across the already plowed and melted road?????

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching - ! I live on a dead-end street, next to the last house. What I didn't show because I thought it was really, really boring just going back and forth on the road clearing it down to the blacktop. Additionally I cut the road wider, 200+ feet in both directions from my driveway to it's curbs that the town plow doesn't like going near. This also includes cutting up to the curb in front of my neighbor's mailboxes so the mailman can stay in his truck delivering the mail. What little was left was completely melted and the road dry before I put the tractor away.

[@MrBigblueford]

Good video on demonstration purposes, I'm in the mix of serious upgrades to equipment last year, this and next year, last year I added a gehl 165 skid steer to fleet, this year I already upgraded a 27 yr old 425 to the 1025r loader (backhoe is in the works as I'm waiting on mount brackets). Next year I'm going to be trading in possibly my 445 cab and Kubota b1700 - both are 1998 machines for a 2 series similar to yours, after seeing thr blower appearing to somewhat struggle I'm thinking it might be best to go with the 2038 as I do lots of commercial work with blowing sidewalks and having unknown circumstances dropped often in my lap that being heavy driveway snow pile issues from snow plows & etc. It appears yours cuts thru most of it with ease however in the commercial usage the machine I'm seeing it might be worth it to get the extra horsepower dispite the claims that the emissions systems are questionable. As to that whole discussion a freind who is a engineer at a large engine manufacturer in the area I live has told me that as long as your running the engine at correct throttle position the newer emission controls on the units are not much of a problem - as long as u run them at correct engine speed.

[@m3entertainment228]

I don't disagree with your logic in your tractor selection process. The only consideration you may want to give some thought to is the physical size & weight of a 2038. It is substantially larger & heavier then either the 1025 or 2025. The 1025 & 2025 are far more maneuverable (turning radius) as well lower in over-all height that can get you into places you can't with a bigger 2038. Such as when near/under and around trees or where other physical structures/walls, etc. are close together with a limited width. You may also want to consider the effects of the added weight of a 2038. Yes, important for pulling power, but if working on or over lawns, or other already finished landscaped areas, when maneuvering a 2038 it can potential do a real number tearing things up - especially if a lawn, or landscaped area is soft/wet. You had mentioned you do commercial work clearing sidewalks - the 2038 with its snow thrower is to wide for typical sidewalks. You would need a 47" or smaller width snow thrower for that kind of work. However I believe I took away from your comments you have a variety of other tractors - all right sized for your individual jobs, I'm jelious! I have no worries or concerns with the emission control systems on the 2038 - its well proven and reliable technology. My issue with it is the cost it adds to the machine. - its over $1,000.00.

[@MrBigblueford]

@@m3entertainment228 @M3 Entertainment I'm not overly concerned with the turning radius, this machine when bought isn't going to be primary mowing machine, at most it will be used on large properties where strait cuts are preformed as I have big Kubota diesel ZTR's for the maneuvering areas, as to snow removal I don't even know if I will bother purchasing a actual blower for thr machine as we found out over the years is simply faster to use a bucket ans just push snow out of way done sidewalks and etc. And as to driveways I have a hinker c-flip plow which pulls the snow our into street which then either the truck pushes it up to curb or a loader/skid steer is right there move the snow thr rest of way. I've devised systems where for residential purposes we clear small houses in 7 minutes and more complex ones in less than 20 minutes with a barrage of diverse equipment. As to the weight factor in the case of the larger machine I am actually looking at that fact as a bonus for the bigger machine as that machine will most likely be used for moving stone, dirt, cement, brick and other heavy objects. And as to heavy factor for winter I'm actually looking at that as a good thing because that will give me more PSI making contact with ground. Most guys don't understand what is meant by PSI ground contact but I do and having that extra weight is super important when it. Ones to traction, it is also why u rarely see a pick up truck plowing snow with fat tires on the truck as skinny tires allow for more PSI ground contact which adds traction so having a heavier tractor in winter is a bonus as it exzerts more down pressure on the small (actually large) imprint of the tire.

[@jackofall2305]

It seems bogged down? Were you running at proper rpm?

[@m3entertainment228]

Yes. Its a matter of the volume of snow the Auger and Impellor are seeing as a result of your forward speed and the angle of the discharge chute. In areas I had drifts that were 18" to 24" deep to other places that were less than 6". Additionally the snow, despite the sub freezing temps during the storm, was heavier than I was thinking/expected and well packed in many areas, thus much heavier. I typically run the PTO shaft speed at 2000 RPM, (it can go as high as 2100-2200 RPM) that has engine speed at about 3,000 RPM. At times I was found myself pushing a large amount of snow that was exceeding the Thrower's capacity as a result of the speed I was going and would have to slow down. PTO shaft speed would drop between 1700-1800 RPM and you can hear when she was digging in moving it. I was constantly adjusting speed to keep the PTO RPMs up. While the Yanmar Diesel is rated at 25HP/~40ftlbs torque, the PTO output/shaft only sees 18HP and about 30-33ftlbs of torque. It becomes a trade off in throwing distance, vs the volume of snow your moving. I was really adjusting my speed being satisfied how far, and where it was being thrown, and not for simply maintain a speed for maximum throwing distance if that makes sense, i.e., max the volume of snow she could throw making her work. Always of course watching PTO RPMS, and listening to the engine to not bog her down unacceptably as she dug in. There were a few times when I did hit areas that had deeper drifts (24"), like the 1st pass down the driveway, I had to come to a crawl/complete stop to let the Thrower clear itself, and RPMs back up before continuing. Over-all I worked her hard as she needs, well within her capabilities, and did a very impressive job!

[@robertknowlan9935]

My 1023e with 54" blower throws a lot further then in heavy snow

[@Curious_Skeptic]

I'll take my bucket over a blower.... I do like the newer model of the 2025R!

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching. I had that debate before I ordered the Snow Thrower, to just use the bucket. What had me lean to the Snow Thrower is I can throw it further off/away from the driveway than I can using the bucket, and secondly there is a lot more maneuvering I found using the bucket - load it, empty it, and repeat. I was more seriously considering a box plow. The issue I found with that option is I have Belgium Block edging the driveway and I wouldn't be able to push the snow back off the driveway. That was important to me in regards to considering where you're going to put the next storm's snow (hopefully it never comes!). Three years ago we got hit with three 20+" storms over a 5-6 week period. I had neighbors who plow their drive ways that literally ran out of space/places to push the snow. I was only more that happy to help them out cutting into the piles and moving them back. Yes, using the bucket would have achieved the same thing, and is a great solution for getting snow off and out of the way. On a less serious note, I just enjoy making the snow fly!

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@@m3entertainment228 Love it! My machine was useless this last storm! My neighbor with his little Kubota ended up plowing what I couldn't on count my tires are shot. His little machine with that plow was just amazing. I'm over in Green Township. 7 acre lot. Driveway is a nightmare. Getting new tires and most likely a plow blade. Plenty of room to push snow out of the way. I see what you mean though about your particular limitations. Blower is ideal! Those tires look great for snow. I'll have to look into those. Gen 1 2025R has all sorts of issues with turf tires and front end gear box issues. Hence, I stuck with my R4s. I'm always wishing I went with a 3 series though. Live and learn. Glad you are enjoying your machine though! Looks like fun. I have a little page over on FB... facebook.com/2025R if you ever want to check it out or say hi! Stay well! Keep the videos coming.

[@codienestell2127]

Spary pan on it and it won't clog up

[@m3entertainment228]

That's a great idea. I was spraying it with spray car wax - you're right I think Pam would be a better lubricant to keep the chute clear. I'm going to try it with next snow fall we get !

[@woodisgood69]

The best thing I have found to spray on my blower is Fluid Film, (Lowe’s &/or Home Depot, $10) it last longer than anything else I’ve tried.

[@danyoder3534]

Always Run your throttle at pto speed and adjust your ground speed accordingly. Snow volume has nothing to do with how far the blower throws it unless it’s wet and heavy. Your blower is designed to throw snow not push it. Maybe you should read your manual on how to operate your machine. That thing should throw snow 40-50 feet and yours is about 20 feet

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching. Your assumption(s) on how far this blower should throw snow is on the optimistic for the snow we get here in Northern New Jersey I wish we got here that "Champagne Powder" fluffy, light snow like you see in the mid-west - it would be thrown a mile! Yes, it was a packed, heavy snow and unfortunately couldn't set new snow throwing distance records. Drifts varied anywhere from as little as 6 inches to over 2 feet. The exhaust chute was angled down slightly, with the wind gusts that always seem to blow back on you, avoiding to the greatest extent getting a face full of blowing snow!

[@chriskryder2994]

You either need more blower speed or tighter tolerances on the second stage or slow down your pushing way too much snow for a setup like that. Just saying

[@m3entertainment228]

I appreciate your comments. Although you don't know the conditions of the snow I was moving - it was doing a good job given how pack and wet (dense) it was. Blower (auger & secondary impellor) speed was at design rating. The is no "leak by" occurring by the secondary impellor to its housing - what the auger puts in it, it all gets moved up and out the chute. This is typical snow we get here in Northern New Jersey - unfortunately its not the lite, dry fluffy "champagne powder" that is typical of the more northern regions of the U.S. and in particular the Rocky Mountains. On the rare occasions we have had a real dry snow, its getting thrown between 30 & 40 feet. This stuff was maybe only getting thrown 15-20 feet. Yes, machine (forward) speed is also important so you do not turn the Snow Thrower into more of a Box Blade pushing snow as it throws it. Snow cover from the drifting that occurred was from 6 inches to just about 3 feet. Matching the right forward speed to the effectiveness of the Snow Thrower was constantly attempting to be done, and not always correct. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching - !

[@chriskryder2994]

@@m3entertainment228 great info. I'm in northern Michigan and we get heavy wet and super dry snow as well. Sure sounds like your on it . Thank you for the nice reply.

[@user-wu8os5fn2j]

Can’t the shut go up any higher

[@m3entertainment228]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - ! Yes, the discharge chute can be angled up higher. The problem I have when I do that is if there is any wind when clearing the driveway - it gets blown back in my face! So I try to find a sweet spot adjusting the angle where I am not getting to much snow blown back in my face, yet thrown far enough off the driveway . . . . I hope that makes sense . . . . Thanks for watching . !

[@user-wu8os5fn2j]

I know all about that snow blowing back into your face on a very cold day that is no fun I don’t own a tractor as nice as you have wished I did but I do have a 32x17 32 cut 17 horse pro series and she really puts out some snow. You guys with the JD s I envy love those tractors. Maybe some day when I get older I would like to have one my wife says I need the exercise I am only 74. My driveway is only 46x80 so we do ok with the walk behind

[@rickpacheco8864]

Nice rig, just doesn’t seam to be throwing it far enough. Don’t know ?

[@m3entertainment228]

There was a good amount of wind whipping the snow around over the day and a half it just kept coming down. In areas I had drifts that were over 18" to other places that were less than 6". Additionally the snow, despite the sub freezing temps during the storm, was heavier than I expected being well packed in areas. I typically run the PTO shaft speed at 2000 RPM, that has engine speed at about 3,000 RPM. If you saw at times I had a pretty good amount of snow I was pushing with a large volume of snow being forced into the Auger & Impellor as a result of the speed I was going and the angle of the discharge chute. PTO shaft speed was dropping to 1700-1800 and you can hear when she would be digging in moving it. I was constantly adjusting speed to keep the PTO RPMs up. It becomes a trade off in throwing distance, vs the volume of snow your moving, along with the angle of the discharge chute. I was really adjusting my forward speed being satisfied how far, and where it was being thrown, and not for maintain maximum throwing distance if that makes sense. And of course watching PTO RPMS, and listening to the engine to not bog her down as she dug in. There were a few times when I did hit areas that had deeper drifts (24"), like the 1st pass down the driveway, I had to come to a crawl/complete stop to let the Thrower clear itself, and RPMs back up before continuing.

[@ds650forever9]

Have you ever tried it with a rear mount bigger blower?

[@m3entertainment228]

John Deere does not offer a rear mounted Snow Thrower for the 2025R. The 54" Snow Thrower is PLENTY big - I am not sure why you would want to consider a bigger one - I m just clearing a driveway!. I have seen rear mounted Snow Throwers on bigger tractors - it is very uncomfortable to have to twist your body & neck around in the seat, as well as having your field of vision limited to really the side to which you have twisted your body. So that means have to twist yourself constantly back and forth to insure safe operation. Also keep in mind the safety cut-off (engine shut off) switch that is in the seat is sensitive to your butt/weight coming up off the seat even slightly as you twist around to look backwards. When I have used rear attachments using the 3-point hitch, and twisting around as I use it - shut offs happening often. Not desired, not wanted - an inconvenience really and I personally would not recommend it even if a 3rd party provider offered one. Thanks for watching -

[@brendastone722]

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[@brianhardy1812]

Awesome tractor. I'm looking at that exact model. I like those tires on yours. Are those a variant of a turf tire?

[@m3entertainment228]

They are a radial design tire and a cross between the more aggressive industrial tire and the turf tire JD offers. These tires offer three distinct advantages for me. First with more contact area of the tire weight is disbursed over a larger area so it is easier on a lawn when maneuvering yet the tread is aggressive enough for good traction on soil/loose material surfaces. Second it has nearly identical sidewall strength of the industrial tire that is significantly more than you get with a turf tire. Third, being a radial design with a more flexible sidewall, it gives you a very noticeable smoother/softer feeling ride then the more ridged industrial tire. There is one last thing - they are also $60.00 less (total) than the industrial tire. I hope that helps - thanks for watching!

[@brianhardy1812]

@@m3entertainment228 Awesome, thanks!

[@cayman9873]

Lower gear.. more rpm.. and slower so the blower can keep up with the amount of snow. Your stressing the engine and all the gear with too much load too fast

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching and always appreciate suggestions and ideas from folks as to how they work their tractor, and have learned a lot. Yes, it is a function of speed to the depth/weight of the snow you're trying to move being most efficient. John Deere for the 1025R & 2025R (as well as several other series) use a Hydrostatic Transmission, with a Forward and Reverse Pedal that gives you infinite speed/power control. You do have a Low & High range setting, as well as Neutral. The only real difference between the Low & High setting is the top end speed - pedal pushed as far forward/down as it will go. Except for when I maneuver, or repositioning I am always in the Low Range setting. However you can still have a problem with "heavy foot" on the pedal in Low Range. As you saw that happened in several situations I was moving forward at a speed that was exceeding what the Blower could move, and it begins to look like a Box Plow and not a Snow Thrower. Not being so heavy footed on the forward pedal is what I try to be as focused on all the time. I try to maintain a constant 1800-1900 RPM on the Blower (PTO shaft RPM). When I see RPMs fall to 1600-1700 (as well as hear it) is when I slow forward speed and let her catch-up - not as quick as I should be all the time! The engine RPM varying 100 & 200 RPM as different depths, and snow compaction are seen by the Snow Thrower is no stress at all on this machine - it's designed to work, and work hard, and does a fantastic job - why I wanted a John Deere in the 1st place. Again, thanks for watching . . . .

[@jrbrumley9334]

Too bad you don't have a three-car garage to put your vehicles inside. Just sayin!

[@m3entertainment228]

I do. Thanks for watching - !

[@RichTheitalianplumber]

Ice video Go giants from Massachusetts !!!!

[@RichTheitalianplumber]

nice ^

[@m3entertainment228]

Thanks for watching . . . I've had a lot of trouble watching my Giants this year, simply painful!

[@garysgarage3669]

Just me but I think a plow on that tractor would work a lot better. Faster, no snow always blowing in your face and again faster.

[@m3entertainment228]

I had that debate before I ordered the Snow Thrower, to just use the bucket, or get a blade. Certainly a whole lot less expensive! What had me lean to the Snow Thrower is I can throw it further off/away from the driveway than I can pushing it using a blade. I was actually more seriously considering a box plow. The issue I have in using a blade, box plow, or the bucket is I have Belgium Block edging the driveway and I wouldn't be able to push the snow back off the driveway. I try to keep in mind where am I going to put the next storm's snow (hopefully it never comes!). Three years ago we got hit with three 20+" storms over a 5-6 week period. I have neighbors who plow that literally ran out of space/places to push the snow. I was only more that happy to help them out cutting into the piles and moving piles back. On a less serious note, I just enjoy making the snow fly! Appreciate you watching, thanks!

[@lucarotter3409]

you must drive slower

[@m3entertainment228]

I agree - it was a heavy, compacted snow. In places where the drifts were deeper, given the speed I was going, the snow thrower would at times become a box plow as the Auger worked to eat and threw the volume of this heavy snow it was being fed. Over-all very pleased with the performance of this snow thrower compared to any other sub-compact tractor/thrower combination. Thanks for watching . !