MORE JUICE!! When Stock Doesn't Cut It! 2x Hydraulic Flow!!!

[@chex313]

This kit was so easy to install on my 1026R...Fits perfectly and looks like it came with the tractor...and HydrosPlus has the flow adjustable so if it is too fast for you it can be turned down. Gets me multiple functions on the BH and FEL.

[@robertbunch8362]

I have added this HydrosPlus assembly using the higher capacity pump (9gpm). I also have the Summit four-spool remote hydraulics kit. Lastly, I did the tweak to my pressure valve to increase it to 2100psi. All of these changes sure make this little tractor (2018 1025r) from a pee-wee into Goliath. A LOT more lift on the front loader and backhoe, plus the extra flow available allows you to use multiple control spools at the same time. I even had my wife operate the front loader while I played with the backhoe controls and all four spools on the backhoe still functioned at the same time as the two spools on the loader. Amazing stuff considering how puny these things are from the factory! This new larger capacity pump and new adjustable splitter valve really do give these little machines a whole new personality. Ad Kevin gives such great support for his product! Something else to consider is just how much ballast weight all of this adds to the rear of the tractor. When I also added a hydraulic top link, hydraulic tipping link, flow control valves and hoses, it has added 143lbs so far. About $2600 so far, but I believe my little machine is about as versatile as any much bigger tractor now. Warranty be damned!

[@bradmeacham6982]

This deserves a full "Home Improvement Tool Time" TV comedy show more power "R-R-RR-RRRR" grunt salute for sure! 👊🤠

[@flash1034]

God Bless America! Another great American inventor.

[@kdegraa]

Good old American know how.

[@franzdording5797]

😂

[@doughansens5599]

This kit is very easy to install and Kevin is great to work with. Plus his install vids are awesome! I installed Deere’s factory 3rd function and I would say that was 10x MORE difficult than the Hydrosplus install. And Kevin supplies high quality components with most hydraulic fittings being o-ring face seals. When I started my tractor up after the install, there were no leaks. It’s a completely different tractor; in a good way! I highly recommend this kit!

[@komitadjie]

That is really darn cool! Hope Deere is watching this, let's see some factory upgrades here, guys, look what's possible with just bolt-on upgrades already! Step it up!

[@s1283]

Deployed to Kenya, still found a way to continue to watch your videos! - best way to test the lower steering gpms: weighted pallet, or bucket full of material, attempt turning while in that soft woods dirt.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you for your service. Thanks also for continuing to watch!

[@stephenphilbrook6239]

This is the coolest thing ever. Makes the backhoe look much more capable.

[@edstevens9357]

A hydro snowblower on the front loader would be the game changer for me

[@steventhomson2042]

Very interesting! Thank you for seeking this out and research! Love how you look for solutions instead of just saying”that is all it can do”. Great job!

[@markmccoy1304]

You never cease to Amaze your viewers. This is Awesome!

[@mr.fringeminority5426]

when you start a video with voided warranty warnings, I'm interested!

[@js2821]

Just an FYI the only way the warranty would be void is if they can prove that what you did caused the broken part to become damaged. The magnuson moss warranty act applies to all consumer goods not just cars.

[@Kcolby47]

What a boon to 1025R owners for added functionality. Being able to use the Limbsaw shows that with the increased flow, there are other hydraulic attachments and devices that could be utilized thru the existing hydraulic SCV’s, even if only for temporary uses. The mind wanders... Blessings!

[@ChrisBeller1]

All roads lead to Batesville, Arkansas! I’d know Niem’s voice anywhere! Love that guy! Long time watcher Tim, keep up the good work, and next time you are around here, dinner is on me.

[@n1cholas.w]

Very impressed with how efficient the backhoe works with more flow. Looks a lot closer to how a mini excavator works. Way smoother too!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

...and I think I would get better operating it with more practice.

[@bucket1249]

My old Yanmar backhoe I ran it on the thousand RPM PTO instead of the 540 setting 540 setting was like watching paint dry!

[@daves2960]

You made that backhoe backfill look easy. Bet it even felt good.

[@mrgregpappas]

With an intro like that I have to hit like immediately

[@rockinrranch1431]

As an Arkansan, I approve! Hope you enjoyed the natural state!

[@whatchath385]

I absolutely love subcompact tractors, especially the 1025r, because you can do so much with them!

[@jerrykelly7052]

Tim you are running that backhoe as good as anyone

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! I’m sure others could run it better.

[@RichardGilbert2727]

Amazing news and demo! On the pruning, I totally agree with at least two cuts to avoid stripping the bark. As the saw dulls, that's even vital on the smaller branches.

[@josephsierra7295]

Ummm..well I think my warranty has just expired...Yup! LOL! Great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@MuhaloTube]

This seems like a very interesting and even necessary upgrade. Hydraulic attachments are so useful, this would be a great force multiplier

[@SkylarHillShop]

That is honestly amazing! I wouldn't worry about the heat one bit. Like it was states in the video the hydrostat pump is considerably larger than this upgraded pump. Imagine how much more heat that thing could generate pulling a heavy load.

[@colemadsen2176]

You make that backhoe look very easy to use Tim. This is possibly turning small farming equipment into semi construction without the price tag!

[@scottmoore5719]

Thanks for testing this. Looking forward to Deere’s response.

[@willie0001]

WOW, I've wanted the limbsaw bad but really needed the more compact 1025r. Now I can do both, and smoother too

[@BitCounter]

Just the other day I was thinking my 2025R needed more flow.. Thanks for the demo. On to the 'Finance Committee'.

[@thetractorden6189]

Woo Pig Sooie!!! Northwest Arkansas Is my Home. It’s a Beautiful place to live!!!

[@tinachambers4887]

Hi Tim an Christie thanks for your time and effort have a day love from TEXAS

[@photocontrol]

That is a pretty cool set up to have increased flow! Improved performance for sure!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

This was interesting, you were the perfect user to test this out 👍🏻

[@kdegraa]

Definitely especially with the backhoe. Skilled and experienced operator who appreciates the difference.

[@Zanderthelab]

I think 12gpm sounds like a good medium Tim!

[@Miniscapes515]

please refer to the magnoss moss warranty act if you have concerns about voiding your warranty.

[@InquisiitorWH44K]

This looks like a much needed modification. Thanks Tim!

[@highstepperARF]

“Where does he get such wonderful toys!?!” - Joker

[@MatthewKelch]

Awesome video Tim. This is very tempting despite the warranty implications.

[@davidegan3280]

That limb saw would come in handy on "The walking dead"

[@benc.7446]

Watched some of his videos on his testing- pretty cool stuff. I think one of these upgrades is in my future.

[@180Floridalife]

Non of our sponsors have endorsed... 😂perfect way to start! Thanks

[@MJF40]

So glad you did this. I've been watching Kevin and have been intrigued but scared to mod. It's so tempting and looks easy enough to make me happy 😜

[@terrybenson3632]

Excellent video Tim & Christy!!.. Very informative.. Seems like a great kit for the little Deere.. Have a nice week..

[@krisstanhope341]

Tim, I knew you would be trying this out when I found his channel. Probably won't be adding it to mine right now, but after warranty expires???? Great information!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Kris! Hope you are doing well.

[@kirkbrinkley6990]

Proud you made it down to Arkansas for the first time! I hope you enjoyed "The Natural State".

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sorry we didn’t get time to stop by :-(

[@jimkidson6237]

This is a great option for the biggest problem with these little tractors. I have been thinking about an auxillary pump and resivoir for my BX 25 to operate a hydraulic bush mower. Thanks for the video.

[@rescueraver]

I have always thought Deere and Kubota have restricted the abilities of these tractors because the buyers are first time equipment operators. I struggled when I would go from a Deere 310 to a BX I couldn't achieve the results do to flow. With this modification Deere should look into this as a industrial 1025R paint it Yellow and Black. This looks like it is puting the backhoe on par with a 1ton mini ex. I think you should ask the CFO for funding.

[@peterkober6758]

Tim we think is one of the best upgrade you have shown we have orange 🍊so now we have another delema God Bless All PaK

[@cooker2003]

These things do not "void" a warranty. Rather, if you have a failure and it is due to a non-OEM component, then that particular failure would not be warrantable. But installing an aftermarket pump does not "void" warranty on your seat, for example. Good talk. See you out there.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Hey Tim 🚜 I really enjoyed this video I really appreciate you sharing this information 🇺🇲

[@williamcoffman7149]

this was actually pretty useful and something i could see putting on a 1025r myself....i do like the hydrolic cooling system on the 1025r, im not sure why no other manufacture has done a similar system, to me it would make your tractor and hydro run cooler, especially out west here in the hot dry heat...

[@ronthomas7892]

Nice, whish I had dirt like that in my little neck of the woods in NW Arkansas.

[@snymat_68]

Tim, please don't be one of those people that uses the blanket statement of "It'll void your warranty." For an OEM to be able to refuse warranty work, they have to be able to prove that any modifications you made directly contributed to said failure, and it's on them to provide reasonable evidence. Secondly, an OEM can not deny warranty work if the failure is unrelated. Ie, they couldn't deny replacing a defective throttle linkage simply because you swapped out a hydraulic pump. Sorry to rant, but this is a pet peeve of mine whenever someone says "It'll void your warranty." when in reality what they actually should say is something such as, "This may allow the OEM to void this specific portion of your warranty, if they can provide evidence that your modification directly resulted in the failure that you're trying to have them fix on their dime." As always though, love the videos! (And for full transparency, I'm not big on warranties anyway. Lol) 🚜🚜🚜

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Matt, please understand that I am walking a tightrope here. We want to remain on good terms with Deere, yet show mods like this. I’m doing my best to balance the two.

[@snymat_68]

@@TractorTimewithTim that's a good point. You're in a unique position here and have to be mindful of such things. That being said, hopefully viewers realize that warranties are not an all-or-nothing situation. My point being, I'd hate to see a viewer decide to not make a great modification such as this simply out of fear of losing their entire warranty, when that's just not the case. But hey, enough about this. I've got some backhoe work to do! 😀

[@jackconradt4743]

I would have liked to see how the steering was with 1,000 lbs. on the forks

[@stephenjones8735]

Great video Tim. That is a great solution. Always can use more flow. I was surprised to see your 5 series has less than 12. You should see if he can provide better pumps for larger tractors, specifically my 4320 hint, hint!

[@rebelcitysports1outlook713]

GPM is the only reason I bought a Kioti over a JD. They need vast improvement.

[@sewerman911]

Hope Deere looks at this and puts it to use in future tractors.

[@adambowhuntz]

Deere doesn't want this because they want to sell u a bigger more capable tractor lol

[@sewerman911]

@@adambowhuntz Sounds about right.

[@petercampbell4220]

That valve is expensive. JD would not put it on the low end tractor (small ) tractor like the comment above. But for utility higher flow is good, for "tractor" pulling things not so much. See popularity of high flow skid steers and thier implements.

[@assassinlexx1993]

John deere lawyers and bean counters would never approve.

[@TelescopeJunky]

Master Tim just so you know this (not picking on your statement at all) my TYM T264 is a sub compact and has a hydraulic oil cooler (no HST fan at all). The recently announced sucessor to the T264, the T25, will have a hydaulic oil cooler as well. 🙂 Thank you good sir for the wonderful videos as always!

[@harmab2]

This a great idea 💡!! Tim, Deere should hire you, for product development 👏

[@GrampysTractor]

Just when I'm cheering to think I can borrow Johnny to cut some high limbs I find out I have to go to Arkansas to get him. This was a great video of a product that would really smooth out hydraulic function's. Now the warranty situation😢

[@ricktieken7025]

Very nice! Thanks Tim! I had a BX with the plastic fan on the input shaft. When working it hard the transmission case would get so hot you could barely touch it. When doing comparable work with the 1025R, the transmission case gets warm but never hot. Not very scientific but from my experience the Deere hydraulic system runs much lower temperature when doing the same job. It is a more efficient way to control oil temperature. I seriously doubt this system will cause any overheating issues. Great design! I agree with others. Bet we see this improvement on the next 1025R.

[@craigflatley7370]

I love my new pump!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations!

[@boatdesigner12]

I hate the slow loader speed on mine. I had a Yanmar before and it was quicker. Once you've experienced speed it is frustrating to wait for the bucket.

[@rebelcitysports1outlook713]

That's precisely why I bought a Kioti.

[@beunbad]

@@rebelcitysports1outlook713 which a Kioti ? They have a stronger backhoe? I’m down to three choices , John Deere 1 series, Kioti 2520 or 2220 , LS MT125 or Mahindra Max or Emax.These seem to be the only ones with position control on the smaller subcompacts.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

LS MT 125 does not have position control...at least the 2018 model did not ...

[@beunbad]

@@TractorTimewithTim Geez I thought I saw it on the last brochure I picked up . This was several years ago.

[@jeffstrains4014]

Pretty cool! We have a New Holland 555E like you said when I am digging I normally keep it around 30% throttle just to keep the speed down.

[@darenelliott4148]

The fastest hole Tim has ever dug!

[@larrypoeschel6871]

Great video thanks Larry

[@murphyslaw907]

Hope they come out with something for the 3R soon. They have a 2/3E section on their website but it's empty.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep…in the works!!!

[@Bobsutubes]

Thanks for confirming what I've seen on the Hydroaplus videos. Looks to be a great solution for hydraulic flow. Have you ever considered trying this with a hydraulic auger, either backhoe mount or loader mounted configuration.?

[@HalDIY]

Very nifty stuff. Faster and smoother with the implements and now the "most loved" implement of all (PTO post hole digger) could maybe become a hydraulic and reversible auger so you can get it out of what you got it into. You just have to pay attention to the flow requirements of hydraulic augers as what I have seen this is on the minimum end of what they want. Maybe the optional big volume pump would cover that. Hope you get a chance to try these out at length.

[@franklehman6229]

With the enhanced flow you could put larger cylinders on the loader lift function and increase the lift capacity without increasing the pressure and still maybe get reasonable response speed.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

True. You could also rip apart your loader frame. Better do some engineering.

[@franklehman6229]

@@PatrickKQ4HBD Been doing it my whole life and I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME idea!

[@stever3788]

That is incredible, with the limbsaw it's practically like a mini Jaraaf like the Asplundh guys use. Definitely put# my trimmerplus 8" to shame lol.

[@RC-1207_]

Man I hope he makes a solution for the large frame 2 series in the future.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Me too!

[@richardwolfgang6712]

@@TractorTimewithTim How about 3 series. I have a hydraulic pole hole digger that would work better with more flow.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

What brand and model post hole digger? Loader mount or 3pt?

[@Lilfarmrboy]

I need for my 2032R!

[@mesanders1113]

Another option would be a pto pump and tank setup on the rear then you could power a front mounted shredder, auger, limb saw, log splitter or any other high demand implementation. I had a 3point backhoe powered by a pto pump that flowed 11gpm on my L2501 even at idle it had plenty of flow. This would also preserve warranty and cost less than $1,000 and with the use of quick connections could be used to power various implements.

[@danslawncare8594]

Hey Tim. My LS MT 125 has 2 hyd pumps 1 for the streeing and 1 for impaments.

[@russudvp]

I happened to see this video and the next day I ordered one. I know what I'll be doing this weekend.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Cool!

[@unclealansyard5176]

That's a very creative solution!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Great video, great product idea!!!

[@ericlaker1983]

Good stuff I like the thinking outside the box. I would like the smoother operation for sure!!

[@jimsmith8789]

Tim, this was an excellent video I love your search for technology. By the way is there anything this ingenious young man can do about increasing the flows on the large frame 2s

[@kdegraa]

Loan Kevin a tractor for a few months and who knows?

[@03XLTPSD]

This is a great upgrade. I’d sure like to see him do something for other brands..... like maybe Kioti 😀. But not sure how conducive the hydraulic setup may be on them for something like this vs the Deere. I haven’t torn that far into mine yet. Love the videos!

[@lowercherty]

The hydraulic side is just a matter of managing heat. My main concern is the drive train for whatever drives the larger pump.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

As Kevin mentioned, the 8 GPM pump is the same as included in the 2025r...so the drivetrain already handles that one. Only the 9.5gpm pump would be in question.

[@timraber6575]

Great demo……. Limb sawing and digging a hole in someone else’s yard. What fun. Question……. How many did you take home? I just wonder if John Deere doesn’t just buy one of these for a test tractor. My dad would always welded a piece of rebar to the clutch pedal because he had a left wooden leg. He never had a warranty on the old Ford tractor anyway. Worth your trip to Arkansas.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

Running a manual transmission tractor with an honest to goodness wooden leg? What a stud!

[@timraber6575]

@@PatrickKQ4HBD My dad, George T. Raber, would not let anything hold him back. He lost his leg at a young man to an infection. He was a public servant for over 30 years, had 7 children, came from a farming family. He won six consecutive six year terms as Circuit Count Clerk here in Henderson, KY. Loved his local Lions club, always first to volunteer to put up flags around town on weekends, loved cooking chickens for family events. The biggest problem he had was dimming his head lights on his cars. (The dimmer switch was on the floor, not the light stalk.) He loved gardening, giving away vegetables to any visitors. He feed many young preachers in our church. My dad has been gone now for 20 years. I still miss his humor ever day. Thank you for your comment. He was a stud!!!!!

[@lilredcummins]

This is definitely a game changer. I have been disappointed with the slow loader functions since my 1026R was new. I move dirt often in my dump trailer and it takes forever to get the bucket all the way up. Have also been annoyed with the slow backhoe functions although it doesn't get used that much. Time to talk to the finance committee! Thanks for showing this product Tim.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

...meanwhile, Jim. Make sure you throttle up! Running higher RPM will help your hydraulic flow (and therefore loader speed) tremendously.

[@lilredcummins]

@@TractorTimewithTim Tim, I normally run between 2500 & 2700. The larger pump and flow divider change is a good fit for me, since I don't run WOT very often.

[@BG-vq9fd]

I am going to look into more.

[@jerrytucker9004]

You can install a hydraulic pump to your rear PTO and you will have 15 plus gallons per minute of hydraulic flow and you'll have 2,000 psi of hydraulic pressure. The rear PTO on a 1025r turns at 18 HP. I purchased my rear PTO Hydraulic Pump from Northern Hydraulics.

[@bobjohnson8624]

This is a compelling reason(s) to stop putting lip stick on the pig (beloved 2006 2305) and move into a newerish 1025R...and a 260B. A nice way to wake up on my 55th birthday. The 2305 was great at 40. Looking ahead a few years a guy is going to need better tools.

[@HydrosPlus]

I had the same experience. Started with the 2210 and then went to the 2305. Ultimately moved to the 1 series because of additional features and the ability to easily adjust lift capacity. You won't be disappointed with the upgrade to the 1 series, regardless of which one you get.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I just turned 55 in April. It isn't so bad!

[@HeavyIronAcres]

Very innovative! Nice work.

[@NukePooch1]

Nice modification. I think Tim's going to be appearing before the finance committee before too long...

[@carlcook3297]

That would be a good log to turn into a small table top if you had access to saw mill. Just a thought?

[@craigsmith8217]

Stock car racers use an additive to their cooling system that helps transfer the heat. Might be worth asking about.

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

I didn't realize how limited the tractor hydraulics are set up from the factory. You can only use one hydraulic function at a time on a $20k machine??? That's a deal breaker. I would feel like JD really sold me an incomplete tractor if I brought one home and discovered that! Thank God for people like this that see a need and step up with a solution. How awesome would it be if Deere agreed to warranty this mod!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Easy to say that. However, a machine without such 'limited' hydraulics is a skid steer. These are $60k+. So, I believe the compromise is excellent. We can get a LOT of function for less than $20k. Oh, and we can do 2 functions at once...just not smoothly and predictably.

[@jjacres129]

I really don’t see any problems with it long as the cooler can handle the higher volume

[@johngallucci77]

It absolutely can, but even so, Kevin has an awesome solution called the Hydrosplus Cooler+ that keeps the hydraulic fluid nice and cool no matter how hard you run it. The Cooler+ absolutely dwarfs the stock cooler and makes it look like a toy in contrast.

[@lcee6592]

Very impressive for sure! This guy just found his retirement! Lol A small electric fan mounted in front of the cooler (if there is room) may help control heat.

[@williamgaines9784]

A larger cooler, if there is room under the hood, would be a more reliable solution than an additional fan. The temp. increase may not be enough to require any extra cooling. More heat is likely generated in the transmission and steering, which all run from the same sump, when pulling implements/loads up and down hills than from using the loader and 3rd function when at stop or near stop. Also, not sure how he did his testing or what the actual temp increase was/is.

[@lcee6592]

@@williamgaines9784 true a larger cooler provides more surface area to radiate the heat but it is a a more evasive solution than a temp controlled fan. A fan is much less likely to void warranty than replacing the entire cooler. One could possibly add an additional cooler providing the original lines are not butchered in order to make it work.

[@williamgaines9784]

@@lcee6592 Well, if the non-spec. pump has already voided the warrany, the fan won't bring it back. 😉

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There is already a fan...the radiator fan.

[@lcee6592]

@@williamgaines9784 if I remember correctly, in the video, the question of voiding the warranty due to the modification(s) was submitted to John Deere and currently waiting on a response. Most likely it will void. And no, I was not implying at all in any way, that a fan would “reinstate” or “bring back” the tractor warranty.

[@carpeinferi]

Looks like a great addition if out of warranty. Hope you enjoyed your time in the state.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Visited Hot Springs. Enjoyed it.

[@carpeinferi]

@@TractorTimewithTim Hot Springs is a beautiful area, especially Garvan Gardens.

[@jammin60psd]

Flow reduces cycle time, great upgrade! Wonder if there is space for and additional row cooler up front. But I think y'all are right that the total percentage increase is likely within the testing limits of the factory heat dissipation. Also that looked like a black walnut " tree "

[@oklahomachris6298]

Bet that was a drive to Arkansas you weren’t to far from me sir thanks for venturing south with all these crazy southerners lol

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Awesome

[@CPLBSS88]

That pump aint green man.... but then it would be AT LEAST $10k more 😂👍

[@BackOutside]

best intro ever

[@planehauler]

Hey Tim!, You have just caused me to spend even more money! I really wish you would have brought your grapple along with your 260B since it has the hydraulic thumb. If you are like me you probably are not satisfied with the factory third function. I would have liked to have seen that in action. Thanks for what you do. I am approaching almost 400 hrs of 1025r time.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We were using factory third function to drive the limbsaw!

[@planehauler]

@@TractorTimewithTim I just ordered the kit.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@mburke1211]

Great information Tim!