New Grease Gun Technology! Greasing The 1025R/1023E Drive Shaft

Grease Guns haven't changed in years - until now. Tractor Time with Tim uses a new Lube Shuttle Grease Gun to grease the hardest to get to fitting on Johnny (John Deere 1025R). Tim is able to grease the drive shaft with no mess, no wasted grease, and no air gaps! Of course, we negotiated a discount for our viewers!
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[@Jasonrcsd]

If you're on the fence or unsure....get it! You won't regret it! I can vouch for the Lube-Shuttle with the Lock n Lube Coupler. All my life I've been using the typical grease gun. Never, ever, ever will I go back after using this setup! I like it so much that I ordered my dad one for his 77th birthday except I got him the electric Lube-Shuttle gun with the Lock n Lube Coupler. He grew up on a ranch/farm and is always mechanicing on something. he's only been using it for a month., but I bet I get a few texts & even a few videos letting me know how much he appreciates it! I got us both the Li400 grease. I think it's the best all purpose grease. I ordered using the TTWT code and saved some $$!!

[@dfossilo]

Do you need the needle grease gun attachment for the one difficult zerk on the 1025r or will the lock on coupler reach and work?

[@fester239]

Once again, Tim, you are the “Missing Manual” to my 1025r. You may be the Sir Edmund Hillary of the Deere, the first explorer to find and lube ALL the fittings! And If I acquire the Lube Shuttle, the thick grease-gun-inspired cloud of profanity over my garage may finally disperse. Thank You!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! Very um, ‘colorful’ comment! Thanks for taking the time to write that!

[@johnstauver6047]

This video reminded me of an old mechanics trick. I am an old mechanic. Adapt a length of 5/16th brake line to the nozzle and hold the flare end on the fitting. The brake line can easily be bent to allow easier alignment with the fitting. The pressure from the gun will unseat the ball in the grease fitting.

[@fuzzywigglebutt]

I know this video is 4 years old, but I got a 1025R last Spring and bought the Lube-Shuttle based on this video. First time I used it I decided it was a great decision to purchase!! 🙂

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Great to hear. We love the lube shuttle too!

[@bobblenuts]

Doing your own greasing as Tim does is a guaranteed way to get the job done to your expectations. Too many times I have seen & heard of taking vehicle or equipment in for service, then immediately after find dirty dry zerks or zerks with gobs of grease on them because they didn't take grease. Had Polaris ATV that had impossible zerk to reach, asked dealer how they greased it, "oh we don't try to grease that one" 😠 Great Video, thanks Tim!!!

[@powderriver2424]

Funny, as it just occurred to me that I’m sitting here watching a man grease his tractor and I’m fascinated !? I’ve greased hundreds of trucks and machines etc. I hope I’m not addicted to KZbin or worst yet TTWT...Lol I seen those grease guns a while back on another tractor channel they are a great idea and I think they will start popping up at sales and service dealers as well.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There is no known cure to a TTWT addiction, but the treatment is painless. Just keep watching!

[@Mike1Hayes]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.... just greased some equip the other day yet I watched 15 minutes and was super pumped to be doing so

[@Will-tm5bj]

I dont even have a tractor yet🤣🤣🤣But I was inspired to get one for my lawn mower, and as it turns out, the wheels on my smoker need to be greased as well

[@robertbunch8362]

Tim, you said that today was a dreaded day because of having to grease the tractor. But, isn't ANYTHING to do with the tractor better than a day at your day-job? Thanks one more time for sharing these little tips and solutions to small issues that bug us. I agree with the other guy who was wondering why that opening couldn't be enlarged so the normal Lock-N-Lube tip would fit. Just a 3/4" or a 1" Cobra bit with some of the smaller steps ground off (so it will still clear the zerk fitting when it finishes opening the hole) should work fine to open the hole without removing that plate. Then a small de-burring knife will smooth it off on both sides from below. BTW, I did mention this issue with my Deere dealer and he says that Deere will be enlarging that hole soon. They say it fits SOME grease fittings, but it also doesn't line up with the zerk well enough to work. Also, thanks very much for the heads up on the new Lube Shuttle gun! That IS a big improvement over older guns that tend to seep the oil that grease normally secretes. As always, another very informative, and entertaining video. But, we miss Katrile's(sp?) inputs!

[@JunkyardTailgate]

I am so glad to see this technology. I know a few folks in Western KY that I have forwarded this video to. One guy in particular that had a JD 2000 series Tractor have the rear Drive shaft run dry and explode damaging the transaxle and other parts under the deck before he could get the engine shut down. Great vid!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the comment and kind words!

[@jerryvess2493]

Now those are some nice improvements both on the gun and the needle nozzel.

[@elrobo3568]

Nice for you, I have been using that type of grease attachment for 50 years on aircraft. There are a lot of different types of tips.

[@dusty265]

Great video, have been using one of those needle adapters for years, there is also a thin needle adapter that you can use to grease u-joints and ball ends that do not have zerk fittings installed in them, grease gun looks interesting , still using the old style ones might have to update someday! Again great info

[@paule7837]

Thank you! I'll check them out so that I’ll do my maintenance correctly. Thank you again for making these videos.

[@jaystephenson7360]

Just bought a 2018 1025R with loader and 52" mower deck and like your videos. Just now learning about these tractors and so far I'm impressed except for the seemingly lack of hydraulic force on the loader and the three point. It seems to struggle. Thanks for sharing the preventive maintenance routine.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations! And thanks for watching!

[@Sctronic209]

Just got done greasing my 1025R glade I watched your video that reminded me to get it done👍👍👍👍👍

[@nashguy207]

Great video guys. The lube shuttle looks like a great grease gun and system I agree the grease doesn't seem to be anymore expensive than the regular grease tubes we buy. I have had a lock and lube for several years and it is awesome and has held up very well really can't recall a problem I've had with it. I like the ideal of using the needle in hard to reach places I have never bought one but think I will. Thanks for sharing this informative video with us. Have a great weekend. God Bless!!!

[@lodprice2343]

Tim, I am glad to hear that an alternative to the traditional grease gun is available. Yes, the seepage you mentioned is annoying. Thanks for letting us know about the Lube Shuttle.

[@Mike1Hayes]

Love this Tim! You just blew my mind with that new grease gun. Headed there now to buy one! Btw getting my first tractor this week. You helped sort out a lot of the noise and make the choice easier! Keep up the awesome videos

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I think you’ll like it!

[@mrgearheadfromhell]

I use a Snap on cordless at work and bought another one for my 1025R. I got the factory manual CD, mine still only has 118 hours. However when it comes to equipment maintenance you have to figure by days on low hour use equipment. We have a oil analysis machine at work, so I'm going to pull samples so I can have base line readings. These records will also verify the condition of the machine if I was to trade or sell.

[@davidvincent3010]

That grease gun looks like a good item. About time there is a alternative to the traditional grease gun

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

Good info Tim, really enjoy your videos. Because of you I am the proud owner of a little Johnny.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congrats, Stanley!

[@gdeisig]

I'm a fan of the milwaukee M12 grease gun. Very handy unit if your willing to spend the dough. I still have trouble getting that one through that small hole. It's not impossible, but tricky. That's where the handy dandy needle adapter would be great.

[@GSeydel]

Rant: I'm lubing my Jonny with bad attitude and bad back (shoveling 7 yards of dirt out of truck into bucket, and moving dock to pond), pallet forks on wish list. But you inspire this city slicker to work on and with the tractor. Just bought Lube Shuttle Grease Gun, needle and adapter through you. Thanks for all you do.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@warbird_1]

never had a problem greasing mine at all.

[@flat4314]

I might have to get one I have a lawn care company and I do about 200 fitting every 2 work days. I'm still using the same grease gun my dad had that his dad had before him.

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

Went to your Amazon link and Lube gun site and bought it all. Thanks!

[@reneouellette9934]

Good video Tim. Great tips. I never thought of greasing the universal joints of the mechanical front wheel drive shaft of my JD 955.

[@lorettashumate446]

I got the grease gun package (grease gun,2 tubes of good grease and I opted for the locking fixture). The grease gun is excellent, the grease is excellent, the locking tip is useless. I figured why get a lock n load when I can get the fancy German tip that goes with the UNIT. I tried it on every zerk I could find, it would not stay. A simple tug and it popped right off. I ordered a lock n load with the brass adapter, it went right on and works very well. The German unit looks elegant and well made, the lock n load looks primitive, is well made and WORKS. I'm sure the German unit works well over there but American buyers should be advised.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. I have the same opinion on the safeLOCK coupler. Not impressed. I AM impressed with the lube shuttle grease gun and system!

[@wyomingguy4743]

FYI Newer Dodge trucks have one fitting on the driveline that also needs to be greased with a needle tip. 2008 and 2011 3/4ton diesel trucks do so quite a few people should be familiar with a needle tip.

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

Tim you was talking about that auto connect I meant being so old. My Johnny is now 3 years old. I guess it's one year newer than yours but my first auto connect just did last a year. And it was simply because one of the universal joints was not getting grease to one of the caps. And when it went out it beat the crap out of the bottom side of the tractor. So if you ever start getting a little noise while you're mowing. Stop mowing immediately because, I heard the noise about 5 minutes before the shaft came apart. In fact I was still trying to figure out what the noise was when it came apart. The good news was John Deere did replace it under warranty and fixed the one hydraulic hose that it broke. However now on my drive shaft to the front wheels has a dent in it. It don't bother me and it don't seem to bother the way the tractor performs. But it could have been a lot worse. I was told that it could have actually came through the floorboard and got my foot. Because there is scars on that floor board from that episode. So yeah if you start hearing a little slop in the drive shaft stop and replace the U-joints. Don't try to finish mowing your grass.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good advice Alvie!

[@buzzsah]

I have the 2305 that we bought back in 06, between the loader, backhoe and tractor its an hour if mess. I will check out thanks

[@marklynn5528]

I just ordered a "Kit" today with the TTWT coupon code! Than you!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Mark!

[@marklynn5528]

Absolutely! I really enjoy your channel and will support it in anyway possible.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We very much appreciate your comment and support!

[@randykane474]

Good video and great idea to show a visual on the outside zerk. Thanks.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Randy!

[@markcalvert6949]

I had the dealer enlarge the hole for that hard to reach fitting and it made things much easier!

[@garrimic3]

I would add an extension grease hose the grease nipple. Then you don’t have to worry about it being difficult to get to. Semi trucks are set up with them at the transmission. So you don’t have to crawl under it every time you need to grease certain parts of the transmission.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uh, in the u-joint??

[@garrimic3]

@@TractorTimewithTim 🤔

[@zfilmmaker]

The red pistol grip looks like a Alemite 555.... I have about 10 of those. I’ve since switched to battery powered because I grease so much everyday. Alemite will replace the cylinder cap if yours leaks. They have great customer service. Btw did you see that Lincoln copied LocknLube and released their version this year called PowerLock?

[@vikingwhitetails7457]

Got myself a Lube Shuttle and took advantage of your discount code. Thanks!

[@mustangguy6242]

Excellent video! I am ordering one as well. I have yet to grease my tractor drive shafts, so this will make it easier.

[@Zanderthelab]

Where can you get the needle tip Tim?

[@krrrruptidsoless]

I was asking my brother Tom, he's old...😆

[@waltermattson5566]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@johngrober6244]

Tim buy the shield ,fixing lines or Engine cracs are more money .just a thougt👍👍✌🏻✌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaeldoherty2289]

I found that a rigid shaft gun is easier to use on the driveshaft. The flex hose is harder to hold in the hole of the fitting.

[@gtoboss600]

Tim, Not sure of the severity of your winters, and if they use salt on the roads around your area? If you bought a can of Fluid Film and sprayed the lines under your tractor it might give you some corrosion protection while plowing. Your tractor looks to be in really nice shape underneath but any metal that is contact with moisture eventually rusts. Fluid Film was developed by the Navy or primarily used by the Navy for corrosion protection from what I have heard. It “dries” leaving a waxy residue on whatever is sprayed. I personally think it has a somewhat pleasant scent and reminds me of a sugary candy smell. Might be worth checking into just to keep your metal in nice shape.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have fluid film.

[@neonlimitless9328]

How many hours does your little tractor have? And will you be getting a bigger tractor soon?

[@turbomar6667]

Greazing!

[@mikeshuler577]

Tim does your 260 b backhoe leak down while you are working, or is this the normal????? Thanks and have a blessed day and be safe.....

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is normal.

[@jonathandemont3758]

Tim, my mower drive shaft separated from the pto tonight during mowing (u bolt maybe?). Any tips on fixing that? I have a 2015 1025r.

[@memoo1961]

When are you going to get the new tractor? Which one are you going to get?

[@wdemp49]

How do I grease the front wheel bearings on a 1025 r? It doesn't have zerks.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You don’t need to

[@stoneyislandranch9783]

Solution small hole saw.. or better yet plasma cutter

[@jasonberning1086]

Great video! Do you have any tricks for getting a u-joint to accept grease in all the caps when they aren't all purging? I have a 2320 and took it apart to access the driveshaft u-joints. Even with heating them up pretty thoroughly with a heat gun 1 cap on each joint, front and back, is not purging any grease. Grrrrrrr.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Lock n lube makes a tool to help. I’ve not used it.

[@thomasbenko4246]

Jason, I have a 2305 (same u-joint as a 2320). I have to pull my driveshaft out of the tractor and manipulate the ujoint to get all the caps to purge. It is tedious! It takes me about 5 minutes to pull the driveshaft after I get the tractor on blocks. It takes me about 20 minutes to get all the caps to purge. I use the Lock and Lube tool so that I can manipulate the ujoint with one hand while operating the grease gun with the other. I went to this process as I could never get the caps to purge with the driveshaft still mounted to the tractor. I don't know if the 2320 allows the driveshaft to be easily removed. It could be that I have a ujoint where the channels were not machined properly. My guess is that many who use the needle fitting may not be getting the grease to all of the cups. Best of luck with yours.

[@scottshook2695]

Great job Tim Have you ever considered a power grease gun like a Dewalt, Milwaukee or Makita

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sure, we have considered one. Tom uses them 100% of the time. We have so few grease fittings that the hassle of making sure the battery is charged, and the initial cost simply is not worth it. We do however recommend a battery powered gun for those who grease more than we do. We use the same philosophy with our diesel tank. Hand crank rather than powered pump.

[@PoisonShot20]

How often this need to be greased and how many pumps? I just got a 2019 JD 1025R, not too familiar with green tractors. I also hear that the JD tractors with FELBH& BM needs to be greassed with two different type of grease? AND some greasses are not compatible? That may be a issue for me, bought it used, have no clue which grease the prior owners(2) used. Also, noticed that the oil on front axel is very thin, is that what suppose to be? Not 80/90 oil?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Front axle is low vis hy gard. Don’t worry about incompatibility…just grease it good with your grease, the prior grease will be forced out. Don’t worry about different types of grease. Use a good quality grease and worry about more important stuff.

[@PoisonShot20]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thank you! Will do it.

[@mikehornsby599]

Good stuff enjoyed that!!

[@timetable620]

The issue is I can’t run down to my local autozone and grab a tube when I forget to order some and I need them now.

[@MrX-gl3jl]

Ya a couple weeks ago that grease fitting underneath would not release and broke off in my grease gun. Really dont know what to do about it , dealer said 8 hr ish to replace driveshaft.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sounds like a project.

[@bpfohler4466]

Great grease gun but I don’t need ten tubes of grease. If I could pick up a few tubes at a time I’d spend the extra for this gun but I don’t see them for sale in less than a case quantity.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

They offer with 2 tubes as well

[@reedyamaha]

I have a cordless electric porter cable grease gun from tractor supply. Way easier and faster than anything.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Anything!

[@georgegohr1767]

hi tim, very good video. god bless

[@roystang3827]

Planning to purchase the locknlube fitting and deciding between the regular and XL. Would the xl fitting be too long for some of the other grease fittings? Also, rather than the needle nozzle, would the locknlube XL fitting help access the main engine drive shaft?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I would recommend the 'regular'. XL is just too long ...and no, it does not help with that nasty grease fitting on the drive shaft. I use a needle for that...as shown in this video.

[@jonathanwertz1491]

We live in pa and own A l300dt perfect size form kubata

[@markfiorella7447]

where do you grease the front axle

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Deere removed the grease fittings for the front axle in 2018...long after this video.

[@markfiorella7447]

@@TractorTimewithTim if i would have known this i think i would have bought a different tractor .wonder how long it will last . very poor idea. not a happy camper

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Totally disagree. The new bearings are sealed. Less maintenance! By the way, the BX has sealed bearings on the front axle too!

[@markfiorella7447]

@@TractorTimewithTim what about the bolt that supports the front axle that should be able to grease that. its a pivot point

[@mikechovan8351]

P.S love the videos keep em coming

[@dbm7121]

I gotta invest in one of those! BTW, do you use the same type grease for the FEL and the backhoe?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Tell me, do you do this with your cars?

[@endutubecensorship]

I leave a bit of grease on the grease nipple to protect it from dirt, just wipe with a rag and grease when needed. Anyone else do that?

[@akbychoice]

How weird is this. I was thinking about you this morning and wondering how your maintenance plan goes. Now we know.

[@arlingtonguy54]

Uh oh. I didn’t know there was one there 😳

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, better get on that! Thanks for watching!

[@martineastburn3679]

I bet your dad will tell you of the grease guns without cans of grease inside. You had to fill the gun by hand and then close it up to use. So a 5# closable can of grease was often used. I have one... Dad had it.

[@toddarnold2882]

I want to buy the lock n lube but I'd also like to buy the attachment kit that lock n lube has on there website can u add that to your Amazon account so u get the credit thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

If you find it on amazon, you can add to the same order as LnL and I should still get credit. Meanwhile I will try to find/add it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I just added it. Looks like a good value!

[@toddarnold2882]

Thanks placed my order anything to make greasing easy and less messy I'm good with

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Take a look at the lube-shuttle. This is the ticket. You can attach the LockNLube with an adapter. ...You get a 5% TTWT discount at lube-shuttle.us/store This gun does not need the leaky plunger! I show it in detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnm3p6ycf66rkJI

[@toddarnold2882]

I will definitely check it out

[@snorman1911]

Greez.

[@ohiomillennialfarmeromf8036]

What aboutwd40 grease

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Works fine:

[@ohiomillennialfarmeromf8036]

@@TractorTimewithTim I tried WD-40 specialist grease and it works like 100% fine on the other hand the grease that you were using I looked it up and it was really good but if you put too much grease on it I would recommend WD-40 specialist degreaser because it does a really good job I'm not arguing with you Tim I just know from using it Tim One Quick thing I recommended you use it more than the grease that you have on hand see you

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. WD-40 is a sponsor of this channel, as is Lube Shuttle. You would love the simplicity of the Lube Shuttle system. No more plunger!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

...and we have a video demonstrating the effectiveness of the WD-40 cleaner/degreaser. Good stuff.

[@ohiomillennialfarmeromf8036]

@@TractorTimewithTim canyou send a link

[@pingpong9656]

Tubes are too specialist though...

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Remember, you can remove a tube at any time. So go back and forth between types. The new LI400 is supposed to be more multi purpose. But yes, you can use mos2 in all applications.

[@markg6665]

I bought a needle fitting and it couldn’t handle the pressure and the needle detached from the rest of the piece. Complete trash. By the way it’s grease, not greeze.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Grease is a noun. Greaze is a verb! :-)

[@NZDIRT]

Grease guns these days are still rubbish. I prefer lever over hand trigger ones, greasing a whole 12 ton digger your hands start to cramp

[@TractorTimewithTim]

These are available 3 ways, pistol, lever, or power. I love the idea of ditching the plunger!

[@jackharmon4198]

Get a cordless gun

[@donmcmannamy3409]

Looks like you need a lift to get under your tractor

[@hmshopfix6283]

Is that spelled grease or greeeeeze> :-)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I’ve always heard it pronounced that way. Call me a hick. Oh well.

[@hmshopfix6283]

Tim, Just pulling your leg. No offense intended. Eric

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, understood. Usually I’m aware of my ‘hick’ words and phrases. This time I was oblivious!

[@PsykoHoneyWeed]

Nope, you don't have to grease it every 15 hours of use, you can grease it once a year

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Each to his own.

[@CoThG]

What a dumb design to put a grease fitting in such a location.

[@karlcallaway5170]

Why is he saying "grease" really weird

[@williamriley2528]

DeWalt lithium ion battery powered electric grease gun... C'mon Man...!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Lube Shuttle has a battery powered gun as well. I don't see any need for my small amount of greasing.

[@tragicallycanadian8317]

It weirds me out when grown men sit crossed legged like a child... On furniture dolly's. Just stand up and talk about the grease guns.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good grief. It isn’t a furniture dolly. It is a roller stool meant for sitting. I positioned myself right by the work I needed to do. I make no apology.

[@steveashcraft718]

Nothing worse than a greasy grease gun!

[@geraldkimmich8018]

It is not hard to get to the fitting, he doesn't know what he is talking about.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You’re not the first to tell me that!

[@jeffpiatt3879]

The key to easy greasing of that drive shaft fitting is to "hog it out" with a big or multiple drill bits to do whatever it takes to make the hole bigger. Won't hurt your tractor. I enlarged that opening years ago and no structural issue so far.

[@CMWally]

To rotate the front driveshaft, jack up one of the front tires to just clear the floor and rotate easily. You can now turn the driveshaft to access the u-joint zerk fittings.

[@lukegrady5357]

Shouldn’t you be wiping the zerk fittings with a rag before greasing? contamination is bad.

[@PhatboyHD88]

The biggest problem i have with that gun as far as i can see, is that you have to use “Their” lubricants,, and for me personally i like to be able to change brands etc,, as new and or better lubricants become available...and also i feel the “Lock-N-Lube” attachment seem from what i can see a better solution,, fits tighter on the zerk etc...

[@TractorTimewithTim]

These guys are a grease manufacturer. One of only a few. They have LOTS of types of grease. Enough to make my head spin. They tell me that this style of tube is popular in Europe. So, maybe it will become easier to buy grease here. I like the LockNLube too. ...a LOT. Did you see the small adapter ($5) to make it work on this gun? Maybe I'll get one and try it for a later video. it appears to be only 1/2 inch long or so.

[@powderriver2424]

PhatboyHD88 And I’ll bet the grease they have is as good as anything here that’s made in the USA but if these things catch on you’ll start seeing domestic manufacturers either getting license rights or some form of their own cartridge system.

[@MrJimmynilsson74]

Over here in europe all manufacturers have there own greas in the sam cartridges. So you are not locked into one manufacturers grease. Choose the brand you like. Once you get one you will never go back.

[@TdrSld]

Powder River I bet its not as good as Royal Purples Synthetic Ultra Performance Grease or Archoils AR8100, these two have earned a place in my shop.

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

Aha, not true. When empty just fill the screw on tube with whatever you want.

[@lorimiller5791]

I bought a Dewalt 20v grease gun about a year ago and haven't looked back. Best $200 I ever spent.

[@johndowe7003]

ill stick with me 20$ antique grease pump lol

[@kbaybob]

I just did my 50 hour service on my 1023e without removing the tire, without lifting the tractor up, and other than the too tight drain plug and strainer screen retention screw, I had no difficulties with access including to the filter and greasing the drive shafts. I simply dropped the quick connect arrangement and disconnected the drive shaft so could rotate it, and getting at the grease fittings and filter was simple. For the front wheel drive shaft I may have been lucky as both fittings happened to be easily accessible from the right hand side. The total time for greasing was less than 15 minutes including driving to the hangar and reinstalling the mower. I just received my hand squeeze grease gun and LokcNLube fitting this afternoon, (a few hours after I finished the job of course). Thanks for the heads up on those, Tim! Bob

[@patrickclochesy1990]

Milwaukee M12 grease gun and a Lock-n-lube for me!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I love the LockNLube

[@4You5Tubeber]

Just bought myself the m18 for home and work.

[@stevenohnsat7535]

@@4You5Tubeber how did that work for you? I was looking at the M18 grease gun today.

[@4You5Tubeber]

@@stevenohnsat7535 I love my m18 it the best one I have ever used.

[@royamberg9177]

Grease guns are a problem. I store my grease guns on the parts washer. When your done greasing your covered with grease. Life as it is to wash grease gun and hands in parts washer then it's clean when you use it next time. To grease that so called hard to get at fitting put a screw driver in the yoke on the back of the drive shaft it turns fairly easy then grease front joint. The hole does line up why Deere didn't make hole slightly bigger I'll never figure out

[@dave434]

I will look for the needle grease attachment, I can see where that could work . Thanks!

[@desmo8755]

Once I learned that the lower console can be removed to expose the U joint from the top, problem solved. Two side covers and 4 Philipps screws ... with the benefit of seeing that the grease is going where you want it. Sometimes you can "feel" that in a blind greasing from underneath, other times not. Are you greasing inside the joint or just piling up a big gob of grease next to it ??? Not as likely with the needle, I suppose, because you can see better.

[@eosjoe565]

This might be a dumb question but why not simply enlarge the access hole in that plate below the grease fitting? It doesn't appear that enlarging that hole would compromise the integrity of that plate. They you could simply stick your Lock 'N Lube XL right up there and lock on to the fitting. Tractor Mike was pushing the Lube Shuttle guns also. I'm a little leery of using non-JD approved grease on the tractor and backhoe. So while it looks convenient, I'll be sticking with standard tubes.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I fail to understand why that hole is so small. Fully agree with you there. ...not only is it too small, it is not located in the proper location. As for the grease, this IS Deere approved grease. NLGI grades all of these greases. They are certified. I can find more detail if you'd like. I don't keep all this certification details in my mind! Yes, I discussed with Tractor Mike. His videos do a great job of showing the gun. ...but the TTWT code doesn't work there :-)

[@highstepperARF]

Grease is grease

[@powerwizard8903]

Tim, Thanks for grease fitting tour. I wasn't sure of all the zerk fitting locations. My main drive shaft fitting has been ignored by my helper....got it now after I got a needle...Thanks again.!. I like the new grease threaded refill cartridge gun. I bought a DeWalt max battery grease gun ($120) a while ago since I had problems working the manual gun handle under the tractor. Fortunately it hasn't leaked yet. I like your screw-on cartridge demo also.

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

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[@MrKdickerson1969]

Tim, thanks for your video's. I've been around tractors all my life, but have recently acquired a 1025R as my first tractor ever. I sure wish you and your wife were my neighbors! Keep up the great work and I appreciate your time and effort you and your wife spend on making the videos. They are extremely useful to me.

[@franktouchatout5853]

Can't you just simply oversize the hole so it will be easier to put a standard "greazer" end into it?

[@jamiebarker3049]

I use a John Deere cordless grease gun with a lock and lube end. It makes greasing the farm equipment a lot easier. I agree with ur brother about having a long hose on the grease gun

[@csheketoff]

My rubber boot (which you show at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnm3p6ycf66rkJI) ripped. Is it absolutely necessary and how hard is it to change out? Is there a video on how to change it?

[@mikezahnow1605]

That's what you end up with on a 1025r. A thousand grease fittings and trying to line your main drive shaft fittings through a dumb hole in the frame. So glad I sent my 1025r down the road and went with a kubota b2650.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Fair enough.