John Deere 3025E Compact Tractor with AV20H Root Grapple picking up big wood

Cleaning up a new home construction site

[@wraith3951]

Sometimes I regret not buying this tractor over my 2025r

[@DAWGnROADIE]

A little higher rpm would make the tractor happier. But I like the grapple.

[@frozesolid3773]

Appreciate the tip. Thanks for watching.

[@jonsmith9708]

That tractor looks very capable.is that a heavy hard wood?I'm looking at same tractor for woods work.Do you have weight in the back?

[@frozesolid3773]

It is Maple wood from a tree that was just cut down. The rear tires are loaded with Rim Guard, and the box blade adds a little more ballast.

[@declanreardon9050]

Is the box blade the only ballast you have on the tractor?

[@frozesolid3773]

The rear tires are loaded with Rim Guard.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

do you think a step up from a 1025 to this tractor would be worth it? it looks like it has pretty good capability.

[@frozesolid3773]

It is a much larger frame and tire machine with more lift height than the 1025R. No mid PTO for belly mowers or front mount snowblowers with 3025E. Also fixed loader on the 3E Series.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

@@frozesolid3773 any difference in power? thanks for the reply

[@frozesolid3773]

@@anthonymorrison2167 The 3025E has more displacement and a bigger bore and stroke, so it should have more torque even though they have the same horsepower.

[@anthonymorrison2167]

@@frozesolid3773 thank you

[@frozesolid3773]

@@anthonymorrison2167 Thanks for watching

[@truthhurts3480]

What type of valve setup are you using for the third function?

[@frozesolid3773]

John Deere Rear Hydraulic Kit - BLV10461

[@truthhurts3480]

Thank you sir!

[@frozesolid3773]

You're welcome!

[@railroadmims]

What loader is on your tractor?

[@frozesolid3773]

John Deere 300E loader.

[@railroadmims]

Thanks for the response I’m thinking of getting a 3025D with the same loader, do you think it’s a adequate loader for the tractor? Have you had any problems lifting anything with it?

[@frozesolid3773]

The loader matched the tractor well and has never given me any problems lifting anything within its rated capabilities. Rear ballast is the most important thing to consider for loader work.