Power Rake on John Deere 1025R

[@aaronburford5701]

I love watching when you are working the ground jn small areas, with the rake or soil condirikter or tiller!

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good afternoon & God bless you all today . Thank you for sharing

[@aaronburford5701]

Needed some Tractor Tim commentary and video to start my day!

[@aaronburford5701]

My moments with Tim today!

[@aaronburford5701]

Got to have some Tractor Tim today! Always kearn something and you make it look so easy! Love it!

[@jsboening]

Ahh. I remember when my tractor still had all it’s paint. Such a beautiful time in a tractors life.

[@robryals]

Another Software Engineer here (also stopped being fun many years ago), love working with my 3032, complete change of pace !

[@robryals]

I've also travelled to Carmel to working with a company called Aprimo, I'm sure you've heard of them.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Heard of Aprimo. I love technology. Unfortunately, the business aspects have deteriorated. I’m so happy to be out of it!

[@jeffzittritsch4578]

Tractor Time with Tim 32 years in SW development as well. Yip, glad to be retired and workin in the dirt 😊

[@shawnfox8002]

In all the yrs I've seen my dad using the box scrapper and pulvizer I like it his had 2 rows of spikes and 2 tumblers and did a very nice job my dad was the best in the business when it came to grading and excavating and finished landscaping he did things with his Massey Ferguson model 25 that just amazed me but im not in anyway trying to take away from the job you do with your equipment or your experience your doing a fine job. My dad after all the yrs of watching the grade using the clutch gave his hip problems so he got him a tc40d new holland hydro with smart stear and a tr3 rake and forks and continued to amaze me and i do a little bit of stuff with the tc40d but I might be just a little biased just cause he was my dad and thats ok and should be expected from his son and all the things he taught me . Again im sorry to hear that you have lost your dad .

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. With years of experience (much more than I have) some guys are masters of this type of equipment!

[@aaronburford5701]

I like the back and forth with you and your wife!

[@OHIOMANUSMC]

Another Great Episode Of Tractor Time With Tim !

[@travismoore3775]

Glad to see you get a power rake for the tractor. I ran one behind a tractor for 9 years. I preferred it over the skid steer power rake. With more practice, the only raking needed will be done is on the edges. Also a benefit not mentioned but seen, is the capability to angle. This helps moves dirt around and windrow rocks and trash. Great video.

[@nunyabizness6734]

Just picked up a tiller 2 weeks ago, wish I had procrastinated a bit longer and saw this first. Power rake probably would have been better suited for what I needed. Such is life.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Much more fun expensive for tiller.

[@derekhierholzer7289]

Hey Tim, software engineer here too. Been watching your videos and got my first tractor today. When with the 1023e with the 120r loader. We're only on 4 acres but I have a lot of jobs lined up for it. Thanks for all your videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations! You will love the stress relief! With software it is hard to see and appreciate your progress. When you are working with the tractor, you see immediate results! Much more satisfying!!

[@kenlitherland6065]

Great video. The power rake really knocked that hill down and smoothed out the front yard.

[@curtwhite876]

Nice work!

[@matthewcampbell8071]

Hey Tim, you are missing one of your lug nuts on the left rear tire. In the first clip. Like so they see this!!

[@brucealvarez9263]

Good catch!!!! I about lost that same wheel when all 6 were loose and 5 fell out. Did damage to the wheel and the parts those bolts go into.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Been gone since Rimguard fill

[@darkwinter6028]

Well, get on green parts and order a new one! You don’t want to loose another one and warp the rim.

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched! Love the rake on the ground!

[@relsoc]

I’m amazed how well the 1025r handled that power rake. I’d love to see a video on how you set that up to the tractor. I’ve been adding lots of dirt and leveling my yard but all I have is the box blade which works pretty well.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

That power rake does a good job Tim . Good job buddy thanks for sharing

[@dennisplucinik4181]

Thanks Tim. I bought my Harley rake earlier this summer. You are correct regarding the cost vs a tiller. I am still learning on how to use it most effectively. Sometimes my rear wheels are off the ground as my hitch it too low. I need more practice I guess. Keep up the good work. GOD bless.

[@BradMyers]

That rake made the yard look nice. Definitely improved the curb appeal.

[@RKHarm24]

Fine smooth finish

[@aaronburford5701]

Love this one....

[@Dan-oz4qb]

Worksaver makes some nice equipment. They also used to make Frontier labeled things for John Deere and probably still do. Located in Litchfield, Illinois with dealers in the midwest.

[@TheCritterWindow]

I ordered that tooth bar I love it. The upgrade from a smooth bucket is night and day.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations! Thanks!

[@bobcat9501]

Tim I have a 1023 I need a attachment to regrade and move dirt from around the foundation of my house, I dug up the footer pipe to replace it and need to get a attachment to help reshape and lightly dig up the now pack dirt

[@aaronburford5701]

Liked and Subscribed! Love rhe power rake and the grading process!

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks good y’all

[@Kcolby47]

I like the job that power rake does. There are times it would be mighty handy. Probably isn’t going to get past the “finance committee” 😉. Blessings!

[@tomgrzywa945]

I wondered when you would get a power rake! I’ve had the Frontier version for three years now. People are amazed at what I can do with it on my 1025R.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

There's a decent chance yours was made by Worksaver for JD.

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Got to have the right tools to do the job and make it look great!

[@loulehnhoff2637]

Like to see that guy extend that downspout a little farther from the foundation. Nice info on the rake

[@stevemueller3705]

I think you really excel at lawn grading projects like these. It looks great!

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Great video! The power rake is awesome!

[@FishFind3000]

Tim for the love of god buy a landscape rake it’s 3’ wide and makes finishes super easy. Gets you much better results much faster

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ya Gotta find something to complain about, right? :-)

[@FishFind3000]

@@TractorTimewithTim always :) I have one and even for little jobs it really helps out getting everything nice a even without and dips. Speeds up the work a lot.

[@PastorDavidFranklin]

Great Job guys!

[@frankhartmeyer9841]

I like that power rake. Looks like it does a really good job. Great video good job.

[@macfarms]

It's like a mini version of our 12' rock rake

[@thatdudeinblackshoes]

i like that you and all of your videos with verses from the good book. 😊

[@JSomerled]

I’m thinking a tiller is a must have..But for finishing work that really looks useful.I usually see those used on track steer equipment,but I can only imagine the cost of rental would be huge.For working on city sized lots I can see how that would be an advantage.You said the 1025 wasn’t quit big enough,but it looked like it was working well.Any reason why ?

[@tonysmith9876]

Nice video

[@treylem3]

Awesome ! Love your channel

[@Quik5oh]

Hey Tim, great video! Looking forward to a video on your rear hydraulic setup from Summit!

[@farmboy5622]

Looks like a nifty piece of equipment. I wonder how it would do in working up a garden, to get it ready to plant?

[@dougthegrouch]

Was wondering the same thing, but i think he said it doesn't dig near as deep. Multiple passes?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Would move the dirt too much...like a box blade. And leave the ground under it packed a bit too much...in my opinion.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

So many lawn/landscape people, including TV ones say dethatch, aerate, seed and put down starter fertilizer in the spring. They say it's the best time for rain and the ground is warming up. Others say the fall; aerate, fertilize and seed. Either way they say to cover the seed lightly with composted topsoil to protect it. I play it by ear! Guess it's the Indian in me.

[@augustreil]

Both are really time sensitive. Too late in either season can really mess things up. A few thing's for sure is, seed contact with soil, starter fertilizer and a bunch of water. Fall is the best time to seed in my opinion.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

@@augustreil there are some people who simply throw seed in the snow and take their chances that it will come up in the spring.

[@augustreil]

@@jamesdiehl8690, Yes, I've heard of people doing that also. I've never tried it and probably never will !

[@rl3898]

Did a good job, but seeing the rear caster wheels confused quite often I wonder if a slack top hitch unit would be an advantage. Allowing the unit to stay in contact with the ground.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

In those times, I did not need the gauge wheels...trying to dig a bit deeper. I have hydraulic top link to immediately adjust as I see fit.

[@valleytractorservices9310]

you need the 36 in landscape masterforce rake from Menards!

[@michealsousa559california5]

Great job! A nice tool to add to your equipment.

[@alanm3438]

Wow😮😮😮😮that worked out real nice. You made the yard look so much better and it should drain better as well. I wish I had one of those but I do not think that I would use it but once or twice. Have a nice Christmas!!! 😁😁😁

[@petenolte4192]

Should of brought vinny along so you could of done a comparison on which power rake is better. nice power rake. Great video!!! stay safe and God Bless

[@ronalddean4834]

Looks like the power rake would do less damage and unnecessary digging as well. I didn't know they made a 3 point. I knew they made a skid steer version. If I dug up all the rocks around my place I would have to bring in more diet. Haha thanks Tim great video

[@gungadinn]

That power rake looks to work quite well. I could never use it on my yard due to all of the lime stone, but still looks like a nice tool. I do have a question when it comes to rakes. Is there a rake sort of like a tedder for use on lawns? I ask as the area where I live has had almost 3X the amount of rainfall as usual, and as such, the grass is growing like a weed. There's so much moisture in/on the grass you can't mow before 1-2:00 PM and even then the grass clippings still clump. I'd like to be able to go over the lawn to rake the clippings to disburse them to the lawn. The grass is being cut twice a week, new sharp high lift blades. It's taken 3 years with the addition of sulfur each year to finally get good soil. Sending soil samples to the county extension office to test then add what they recommend to get good growth. Waiting to apply sulfur again this year and probably will have to apply each year due to the leaching of the alkides from the limestone.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good question. I have no answer.

[@gungadinn]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thank you Tim.

[@trevorfree1173]

Sounds like you are needing a dethatcher to run over your lawn.

[@wildcatfan9962]

You need a lawn sweep. Can get those at Lowe’s or Home Depot for less than$200. I have had to use mine a few times this year for the same reason. Makes quick work of raking up the excess grass clippings. I then put the clippings from the sweeper into a pile and turn it through out the fall and winter and by spring we have good compost to use.

[@gungadinn]

@@wildcatfan9962 Thank you sir. I had already looked at de-thatching drag behind units, but they didn't look like they'd do much for grass clumps, unlike dead grass close to the soil.

[@billfenner7084]

You should have a landscape rake.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I do.

[@billfenner7084]

Okay. I just thought that it would a lot more leveler.

[@agripro3498]

Hey Tim, it look like one of your wheel nuts is missing on your back tire, not sure how I spotted it but I hope you see this comment so u can catch, Great video as usual

[@jasongordon6019]

I noticed there was no waste gate on your power rake, also there should be to different top points for your upper arm one is a simple stationary and one elongated. The simple is best for cutting through but when final grading use the elongated one, you can set your depth and drive.

[@northernliving2387]

Tim you need a landscape rake

[@ratsbuggy]

Were you missing a lug nut or lug bolt on the left rear?

[@cwolf8841]

36" manual rakes are great for grading/leveling.

[@anthonytosco802]

Looks great Tim, Never seen one of these, Happy Labor day!

[@deernutOO]

Doesn't appear to angle to windrow the rocks and debris off to the side.. but maybe just didn't notice that feature which is a good one in a Harley Rake.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Works well. We didn’t have much debris.

[@jaredmassey1684]

Where is the tooth bar from? I did not see on it on the website provided Thank you!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Heavyhitch.com. Use code TTWT for a 5% discount.

[@noelcahill6707]

There very common here in ireland tim for yrs now there a great job we have them here on 2 wheel walk behind tractors to

[@andrewkirch5920]

Well, Tim's in Broad Ripple. There goes the neighborhood. time to move! :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! It has been a minute since this video. I suspect the community has recovered by now!!

[@andrewkirch5920]

@@TractorTimewithTim I only found your channel a few weeks ago. The video about the electric tractor I commented on was one of the first. I had no idea you are local. I am watching through the back episodes.

[@Quik5oh]

Is the rake you used in this video the PTC-525? I see that the PTC-525 is listed as weighing 755lbs. My understanding is that the spec'd 3PH lift capacity is 681lbs for the 1R, so the PTC-525 is either much less than 755 or your 1R is strong! Plus, you have it setup with the iMatch and that's another 70+lbs and it pushes the rake out further.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I mentioned that it is a bit too heavy for Johnny. To see actual lift capacity...check out our BX vs. 1025r comparison....episode #1

[@Fiberglasser03]

If it was too heavy for the tractor you should have adjusted the three point so that the wheels on the rake picked up some of the weight.

[@jsboening]

If you angle the power rake of to one side can’t you windrow all the rocks of to say the side walk for easy collection?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

In theory, yes. Works pretty well, but at the end of a run, not al of them are pushed to the side.

[@fredkaminski6138]

Does the power rake run in reverse of a tiller? Throwing the dirt forward?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes.

[@5075E]

I know you prefer the loader bucket for finish work, but a tiller and a land plane would have made short-er work of that job. I know you were testing it and they are amazing implements and it's more versatile. Would love to have one but they cost almost as much as the backhoe ...... yikes.

[@danielsharon524]

Would the power rake take the place of a tiller?

[@MrJames_1]

House is probably sold by now, but still, my tip for getting rid of the growth up around those trees, the vines, is chainsaw on a stick, a couple of passes up either side then it’ll pull right off.

[@Dachamp2001]

Wouldn't it be better if you took the bucket off and added ballast on the front to even the weight out?

[@dwayneloftice2326]

One more Chapter completed....

[@fyrman9092]

When you acquire your 3rd option for "rear" scv, can you show your multiple SCV setups in a video? It looked like there were 2 rear hydraulic cylinders.

[@brucealvarez9263]

Did you ever find out why there was not grass or weeds on that hump of dirt? I definitely have a huge weed patch in a couple of weeks on any "loose dirt" areas.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Turns out that it had been tilled with a walk behind tiller a few weeks before.

[@jsboening]

Does it feather the dirt into the remaining grass well or do you end up having to manually rake the edge to taper it in?

[@nathanbrodeur]

Tim your 1025R is missing a rear wheel bolt on the left side

[@denisewildfortune4058]

Dang, Tim! I'm currently adding a J.D., rear 3rd function w/o detent to my 20205R and now you show me this! I'm wondering if it would be cheaper for me to have you come to Maine! LoL

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Tried to reply to your comment on elk creek acres video...letting you know we have a solution in the works. Oh well. Our solution will add one to four rear scv’s.

[@jimmcknight3021]

Very interesting piece of equipment. This looks similar in function to a power rake you had on Vinny a few months ago. You might sometime in a new episode explained what the difference would be on Vinny and this one on Johnny one. I do agree with you that the power rake would be more effective on Johnny two.

[@mikecioka1180]

I'm looking to get one but the price is really crazy. It is a nice attachment to have

[@cwolf8841]

Yep, $10k for the smallest JD one.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

$7k for the worksaver.

[@mikecioka1180]

Wow :(

[@jasongordon6019]

Where i live they are roughly $1200.00 per foot in width. That is a tool that hold its value.

[@nbragtop]

Just wondering which power rake is your preference. The rear mount on Johnny or the front mount on Vinny? Thank you and love yawls videos. Almost every time I watch your video, I have to go outside and do something.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Vinny’s power rake is easier to use. We’ll address the differences as we go along.

[@pjs5191]

I’ve got some friends in Indy looking for a house in broad ripple area. A power rake is on my to get list for my 1025R. I was wondering how it would fare, looks like just fine.

[@deernutOO]

Works much like a Harley Rake.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Only costs less

[@cmexrayu]

Can you “till” a garden with a power rake?

[@Blast357]

tilling deep is becoming obsolete. it kills organic matter. the power rake would "till" deep enough I guess.

[@5075E]

@@Blast357 Just because you can dig 6" deep with a tiller, doesn't mean you have to. You can set it to 2" if you want. One fifth the cost.

[@danredder3423]

Thanks for the video, you mentioned that the power rakes price was influence by the carbide teeth, I know it's a new tool for you, but wondering if you have information on how long the teeth hold up? Warranty on the teeth? Thanks for your time.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Have used the same teeth on the Ventrac version for a long m time with no apparent wear.

[@danredder3423]

@@TractorTimewithTim thank you

[@collinberke4004]

How much did the power rake cost?

[@michaeltechroom]

Tim i am exited that my ideal of plugin the Diverter Valve into backhoe Hydraulic hookup becoming a useful ideal and exited see that video

[@ricklad129]

Tim ,I rough-cut a bare acreage that had small popular trees (a few 3inch most were 2 inch and smaller) would the power rake remove the remaining tree root,spike left by rough cut mower? or what do you suggest

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hmm. Power rake would likely do the job.

[@briantietje6586]

What size rake was this? 48 inch?

[@dougthegrouch]

Good Sunday morning! I like that rake alot!!! From what i saw, would the 2 series have been too big to maneuver?

[@genedewitt3992]

We have a Worksaver in Litchfield, IL near us ... Were did you get power rake at Worksaver ???? I through Worksaver was only in Litchfield IL .......

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Litchfield, IL

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi another tool that a person needs but a home need storage and how much can you get out of the finance committee God Bless All PaK

[@Remotruker]

Where is the Ventrac?

[@lcee6592]

Well now, there is an option to a tiller! That power rake looks like it does an excellent job churning the dirt. Just curious if there is a pto driven version? Y’all did a good job 👏 Blessings.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uh, this one IS PTO driven.

[@lcee6592]

Tractor Time with Tim That makes a little more sense as you talked about hydraulic lines and not about pto driven (unless I missed it) so it seemed to me it was powered by a hydraulic motor. I also don’t have one of the newer billboard size phones so I probably missed seeing the driveshaft. Lol! Thanks for replying back though.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hydraulics for 3 pt top link, and angle of the rake.

[@lcee6592]

Tractor Time with Tim, awesome and thank you sir for these real world equipment reviews!

[@conanruisi]

Would love a power rake for my tractor, too bad they’re like 10 grand

[@TimGS53154]

Tim, you need a wide land scape rake for your final touch ups 🤣

[@kyootfox]

How well would it work against re-conditioning a gravel driveway around a barn? I have been considering a Skidsteer w/power rake for this task.

[@timberhitchllc]

Take a look at ABI's SR3 offering for work like that.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Power Rake Works great on a gravel drive.

[@mi2tn]

Yep, just had to show what I've been wanting... :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Amazing attachment!

[@urbanawoodproject3123]

Hi Tim, I really hope we get to see this PTO power rake in more videos soon. These power rakes are expensive and I bet viewers would really appreciate learning what their capabilities are on a compact tractor. Is that the PTC-525 (60") rake you've got there? Can the 3PH even lift it up for transport?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is a bit too heavy for the 3 pt on the 1025r. I can lift it part-way. The hydraulic top link helps give it a boost. Can lengthen the top link to leave the rear wheels on the ground...then lift the 3 pt....then shorten the top link to lift it :-)

[@urbanawoodproject3123]

@@TractorTimewithTim So is that the 60" PTC-525 model you've got there? Any issues with power? Maybe you could show it running in harder soil when you get a chance. I was looking at a 60" Land Pride power rake for a B2601 but the dealer was telling me that the tractor was on the light side to be running that rake. Your 1025r seems to handle it ok.

[@MrKamccarthyinc]

What about Vinny with the rake?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep.

[@phill903]

That house needs a new roof to be surprised it doesn't leak.

[@augustreil]

It's amazing how bad a roof can look and still not leak !