Tractor Steroids! Heavy Hitch Toothbar Eats Dirt

The John Deere 1025R and Heavy Hitch Toothbar make removing pea gravel from an old play ground area easy. The 1025R digs down 4 - 6 inches with the toothbar attached to the bucket on the front end loader and then hauls the dirt to the dump trailer.
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[@blindmango69]

Every time I watch your show I learn something new and love it. Have been into tractor since I was young and have definitely learned some interesting and neat things from you. Keep up the good work guys.

[@Belewisfarms]

Tim, I enjoy watching your videos being the proud owner of a first gen 2032r. As much soil as you haul away from places, you may want to consider finding a place to clean and stockpile some for future projects. Keep up the good work.

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Nice work, Tim! Those are some crazy sharp teeth on the end of those, I need to check these out

[@jasone9]

Happy Easter TTWT! It is always a bit of an educated guess on what equipment set up will be the most efficient. Unfortunately it is not possible to haul every attachment in the arsenal out to every job to cover all possibilities that arise. You make your decision and do the best you can. Sometimes we do have to make the decision to back up and punt so we can regroup and get the necessary equipment on site.

[@MyOldTractors]

I just ordered a toothbar for my little Cub Cadet loader. Thank you for the discount code! I will post my thoughts once I receive it and have a chance to use it.

[@pjs5191]

Picked up my 1025r today and got to play with it a little bit before dark tonight. Loving it so far. Can’t wait to get it in the dirt a bunch more!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations!

[@denisewildfortune4058]

Love watching you work Tim. The HH toothbar is one of the best additions I made to my tractor!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I would have not believed it until I had one of my own. Totally transforms the abilities of the loader.

[@Realdamage]

Happy Easter Tim, Christy and Katriel. You too Johnny :)

[@jonathanguess4052]

Happy Easter. God be with you

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that!!!

[@kaigewatkins9070]

Good Work!

[@bdp3502]

Happy Easter Tim and Christy!

[@1993mxscooter]

My 10 month old daughter has been enjoying your last few videos with me hopefully in the next couple years I can afford a tractor so I can have the same fun yall do! Happy Easter and keep up the good work

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Love the comment! Hope your family can enjoy each other as much as we do!

[@gregoryflewellyn6369]

Great video,tooth-bar works great,every bucket should come with one!

[@johnthorpe1071]

Hi Christy and Tim, I like the toothbar a whole lot more than the 4 in 1 for this application

[@GrampysTractor]

Happy Easter Tim Christie and Zack.

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Tim and Christy great video i know its over now but i hope you had a great easter

[@boatdesigner12]

I keep the rotatiller on for balast and busting/mixing dirt.

[@zebmueller290]

My HH tooth bar is coming tomorrow. Can’t wait.

[@Bec259]

Good video as usual guys keep it up 👍🏻

[@photocontrol]

The tooth bar does a great job of loosening the packed soil to get a good bucket full!

[@joeyshofner639]

Happy Easter! I bet you hate it when you see good material go to the dump. I know I do. Especially wood.

[@crashmw21]

Happy Easter!!!!!

[@cledussnow3935]

Happy Easter 🐇🐣 to you and your family.

[@JeffStewart78..]

Zach is the comedian he needs to be in more videos. Also I wish I was lighter in my tail end. Lol

[@kennethbailey2616]

Happy Easter!

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and kristie and happy Easter 👍

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

that trailer is really coming in handy. You're getting real comfortable going up and down and into it. Good Job Tim!

[@mikechovan8351]

I’m pulling the trigger this week on my new and first 1025 loader/hoe I think the fittest thing I’ll do is order the tooth bar.Ive already got several jobs lined up and the tooth bar is essential thanks for all the inspiration and ideas

[@boatdesigner12]

Get the bigger bucket on your backhoe. They are crazy expensive to replace later on. My 12" is too small.

[@dyesponser]

Hey Tim thanks for the awesome videos! I just ordered my heavy hitch tooth bar for my 2021 1025R. I can't wait to try it out and I got 22 bucks off using your coupon code! Thanks again!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks! You will love the toothbar! Hard to believe how much better the machine will dig with that toothbar!

[@rodstanley881]

That little tractor has a lot of power

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@myself7630]

Bet that tooth bar would work good for manure scooping. Well adding it to the list.

[@tacratt6091]

Got to be my next purchase for my 3035D!

[@danimal1611]

That tooth bar really does the trick.

[@scruffy6151]

Happy Easter

[@tonysantana1493]

He has Risen!! Hi Tim & Christy Thanks for the video, I know you don't like the box scraper but it would have made the job much easier especially with your tooth bar. Maybe you could barrow one and try it out for a while, one with hydraulic rippers would be great then your not getting off and on to put the teeth up and down, plus it ads weight in the back. Just a thought, you guys always do great work and love to watch!!

[@jasone9]

I agree, the box scraper would have been the ticket

[@jakeschisler7525]

Next thing you need is one of those Rock pickers, where you scoop up the rock dirt mixture. It spins dirt falls out rock stays into separate

[@Fv_wake_n_bait]

Happy Easter! I have a question why don’t you guys go get a skid steer? Skid steers look way more strong and better

[@SledgeHammer43]

We are going to have to get you a PBS show.

[@carm29231]

Congrats on 70k subscribers!!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@christopherwilliamson1756]

It's always fun watching people try to start a little businesses but don't really know how to run equipment that well

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It’s always fun to see condescending comments.

[@christopherwilliamson1756]

I started out that way

[@christopherwilliamson1756]

So it's I always fun to watch other people start out that way to

[@christopherwilliamson1756]

@@TractorTimewithTim It is how I started out that is why it is away fun to watch other people do the same

[@pohbor5788]

@@christopherwilliamson1756 you might have wanted to add that last comment to your original one.........makes you sound like less of an ass.........

[@aviator97msncom]

I love the toothed buckets. I was able to buy five teeth with bolt on shanks for under 100 dollars off amazon. I'm a cheap sob, the tooth bar would have been easier to mount but I saved a over half the costs. Love your video's.

[@spyder000069]

Half the cost but 5 times the install and removal time. Plus the toothbar supports the teeth so you don't have all the force on the edge of your bucket bending its lip. Can't blame you for trying to save a buck. Give a bar a shot next time you are in that position. :^)

[@aviator97msncom]

@@spyder000069 I fully agree they are much easier to mount. But like I said I'm a cheap sob. As far as strength, not an issue. The bucket cutting edge is quite thick and strong. I have pushed it far beyond the machines limits without any issues, bends, or warping.

[@daddio7249]

@@aviator97msncom I got weld on mounts with teeth from Amazon and welded them to a piece of 2 in x .2in flat bar. I put the flat bar on top of my bucket cutting edge and tapped the tooth mounts on, perfect fit. I tacked them in place and took the bar off to finish welding. 2023 prices but still only have $230 in it. Plus it is removable. Factory bars are stouter but my JD 1023E hasn't hurt this one yet.

[@aviator97msncom]

@@daddio7249 Sounds really nice.

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

You are becoming to be a very good operator of that tractor. I really like mine. Just learn and the limitations of the machine. Good job Tim.

[@bsturgeon2379]

Hey tim elexcelent video hey I was wondering when y’all got your iso tunes headphones about how many days did it take to recivie them and which ones do you all suggest ordering for farm work on loud heavy cables tractors thanks tim

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The xtra is our favorite. They were delivered in 2-4 days. I can’t remember for sure. Be sure to use code TTWT for a $10 discount on each pair.

[@12secsn95]

Tim, I made a very simple soil screen from a 4x4 sheet of expanded steel and angle iron. It's not perfect and I cant fit my bucket under it but it's very small and compact... maybe something to look into for the home. I have less then 100 in it and is quite strong.

[@12secsn95]

Look at my. Channel for a few videos of it.

[@JEDI-MAQUINAS]

Toop 🇧🇷

[@carson5160]

If you go to John Deere's channel it shows how you can use the 4-in-1 bucket.

[@jansorensen]

Happy Easter Tim and Christy. Heavy Hitch Toothbar make removing pea gravel from an old play ground area easy. Keep up the good work

[@curtwhite876]

Wow! What a difference that tooth bar makes. Just priced one for my machine, $389 before your coupon code... Now I just need to convince my wife. Probably an easier sell than a diverter valve and grapple...

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Have her watch the videos :-)

[@curtwhite876]

@@TractorTimewithTim Great tip, just bought one. Wish your coupon code covered shipping... In addition to the digging advantage, the tooth bar will increase my bucket's capacity which will be great for removing the old composted mulch from the playground at my church.

[@nicholasproietto2500]

I've got a 2025R. I have need for a toothbar for several jobs I have planned this year. I've got to add a parking space in our driveway, dig a flat pad for an outbuilding, and to scrape my drainage gully. This tooth bar should help to break the ground easily.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. This is a good one. I think the best! Remember code TTWT!

[@waynebrogdon9628]

The way you drug the dirt back, on the 4 in one, open it up and use the front to pull back. I’ve been watching other videos and they do that

[@kameronwiechert8893]

Hear in Wyoming I would be putting that dirt even with all the pea rock down to plant grass in. It's hard to find good dirt like that.

[@jodimiller7931]

new neighbor Zach has the jokes LOL, another great video TTWT

[@danandfaith]

Now that you have a your Kubota LX3310, I suspect the bucket is the same B2372 as I've got on my LX2610. I'm looking for a toothbar (had one on my BX from BXPanded). If you've ordered a toothbar for your Kubota, I wonder if you'd share what you got (or are planning to get) for the B2372 bucket?

[@joashbowles8695]

I wish so much I could afford one of these tractors. I need one around my house and I would go help other people just like you guys do. 😀

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Keep working and saving. You'll be able to afford one before you know it!

[@American_Heathen]

I put my 1025r to work today. Yes it’s earned its paycheck. Between digging out the raspberry patch, pushing composted soil back in and dumping wood chips it cut the time out in the garden by 1/3

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Great to hear! You failed to mention how much fun you had! :-)

[@American_Heathen]

I had lots of fun. I didn’t feel like it was work because I knew what I did last year. I was going to change my name to Manual Labor

[@JAllyFarms]

I wish we lived closer I would have taken all that dirt, just no bricks lol... I thought I was the only one that had bricks buried in their yard

[@ronniewicks2092]

I'm from England I guess you don't have them over there? tipping skips on wheels!

[@ronaldperron3886]

Happy Easter! Love your videos so much that I just purchased a new leftover 2018 1025r. Should have it in 2 weeks. the first think I ordered was the Heavy Hitch tooth bar. thanks for the 5% discount too! My next purchase is the bolt on hooks from Ken's. Can't order them till Monday they were sold out. I am amazed at work that you do with that Machine!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I don’t think they are sold out (ken’s hooks). Just a standard message that there might be a shipping delay.

[@ronaldperron3886]

@@TractorTimewithTim I'm going to order them tomorrow for sure.

[@daskraut5914]

I did buy this toothbar per your video last year. It is the best thing for a bucket with no teeth.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you sir! Glad it is working for you.

[@laurencebehopeful9090]

@Tim, Have you ever tried the BXpanded "Piranha Tooth Bar"? Perhaps you could try it on the 4-in-1 bucket (that is, assuming that bucket is yours)? It might prove to be a good and useful match for it.

[@pgg0024]

That tooth bar makes a difference. I've been thinking of getting one. Do they go off easy enough if I just need the regular bucket? I use it alot to clean out the horse paddocks and the toothbar would dig instead of glide like I want

[@TractorTimewithTim]

30 seconds or so. I carry a small screwdriver (to clean out the Allen screw heads) and an Allen wrench attached to a ratchet in my toolbox. You will Love the Heavy Hitch toothbar! Don’t forget code TTWT for a 5% discount!

[@pikadroo]

Happy Easter! Hey really looked like the tractor was having trouble getting dirt and I don't recall that being so hard with the old Johnny?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, this tractor worked just as well as the older one. This packed/muddy clay was a challenge. So far, I have noticed no differences in power.

[@chrisspence3216]

Yup I love mine thanks Tim it changes it all !

[@joshtisch6983]

I noticed the tooth bar (at least the 49" one) is slightly cheaper on amazon even after TTWT discount with shipping in my case, so check there as well.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That is not a heavy hitch toothbar!

[@brian644]

can you tell me who the manufacturer of that trailer is... we have seen nothing like that here in missouri

[@kencotton4645]

The additional weight might make this idea not feasible, but could you put a tooth bar on the 4in1 bucket? Since you can open the bucket and use it like a dozer blade, you would still have a smooth edge when you needed one. If you get a larger tractor later, maybe you could explore this combination on it.

[@outdoorfun1596]

Have you had any damage to the bucket with adding the tooth bar? Just curious if the standard bucket is strong enough if you would happen to pry on the center teeth causing the bucket to bend?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No damage at all..and as you’ve seen, I am pretty tough on it!

[@Mrbink01]

Tim, I think you'd get more productive scoops if you broke up the material and kept stockpiling the loose material in place. Then attack the bottom of the taller loose pile. Your bucket will be full, even mounded.

[@justinwright6611]

Tim there is no doubt you are very good with a GP bucket. Probably more to do with that being your main bucket over the years. I’ll be very interested to see your thoughts and opinions on the 4 in 1 after you get some more hours up on it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I will not give up on the 4-in-1. Lots of good advice in the comments. ...and I maintain that the items I needed to pick up were not well suited for (and not positioned well considering the tight quarters) for the 4-in-1. I’ll learn!

[@richpicone7788]

Thank god for TTWT! I can’t believe how excited I get when I see a new video posted. Heavy hitch toothbar was key!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words, Rich!

[@jamesberg3106]

Tooth bar was huge improvement. Right now I really can’t see a real reason for a 4 in 1

[@adamackels73]

The one pet peeve I have with the 1025R, it does one axis fine, lift OR scoop.. But when you want to blend the axis's (how do you really spell more than 1 axis) it's not really able to keep up.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

yes, that is a limitation. There are many limitations to a subcompact. However, there are many advantages too!

[@vacone1]

Does the tractor have enough hydraulic flow to start lifting the boom at the same you roll the bucket moving into the pile? More of a scooping action rather than stab and dig?😊

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Very little hydraulic power for that type of thing. I think I was pretty much optimally using the tractor in this episode. I thought it was doing a great job. Sure, folks can pick at the video, but we got the job done quickly and efficiently.

[@tuffram2165]

A portable screen would have worked well on this job Tim.

[@joshcarter1297]

Thanks for liking my comment on the last video and hopefully you might take that into consideration!

[@garycooper4982]

you will have to practice on the 4 in 1 before you bring it out again you will get the hang of it

[@spliceoncharlie]

Happy Easter Guys. I really like your channel. Looking forward to the day when I can have some property and my own lawn and garden machine. Always a little kid at heart and love playing in the yard and moving dirt. Jesus is the reason for the season and without him life would be meaningless. Everyday we always need to remember we are blessed thanks God and his son Jesus. Looking forward to many more tractor times.

[@resqdiver1]

Do you take the toothbar to your dentist appointments for a checkup?😂 Love the videos!🙏😊

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Well, sometimes it DOES need flossing :-)

[@resqdiver1]

Tractor Time with Tim I wish my crowns were as inexpensive as the replacement teeth

[@marksleeper3752]

nice vid

[@marksleeper3752]

your welcome

[@johnstonesmusicland1826]

Hi Tim Did you have that Tooth bar custom made? Or do they make one for the 120R loader ?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

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

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi fun watching what is the best type tooth bar bean looking for some time God Bless PaK

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Our favorite is the heavy hitch toothbar. Heavyhitch.com. 5% discount with code TTWT!

[@millerslawnservice7656]

Why did you not use the 2038r

[@tretter1452]

You made me do it, I ordered a heavy-hitch tooth-bar! Used your code also! I have a sidewalk along with some crappy old pavers to dig out so we can pour a new walkway. This looks perfect for the job cause I think the regular bucket would take too long doing it alone... I still have my 2014 1025R, course I haven't put nearly as many hours on it as you guys have. Do you like the newer model really well? Just curious, I am thinking about getting a 2025r tbh.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No noticeable difference in operation between 2014 and 2018, except the backhoe.

[@solocontractingwv]

What is the green bar on your left just below the lights on the Rops?

[@solocontractingwv]

Looks like it would make a nice grab bar to use while backing. Do you have a part number?

[@martineastburn3679]

I see the speed you are in high speed drive. Switch to 4-wheel Low and you will drive that bucket into the stack easily. Much more power. I see the 4wheel on the last of the hill skimming. good work.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I always used low range to load the bucket, -Martin. As you know, I have a FEW hours on one of these machines.

[@chefmatthammerschmidt8408]

Future reference, tearing apart the main tree root shoots like you started doing at around the 13 minute mark, makes the tree substantially mor susceptible to falling over during severe weather.

[@paulcorsetto6047]

Happy Easter Tim! What's a good price for that Tooth Bar that is added to the bucket?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Heavyhitch.com. 5% discount with code TTWT!

[@chadvanorden5602]

What size tooth bar you have on your 2038r?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is the heavy hitch Toothbar. Use code TTWT for a 5% discount. Just choose your bucket size. This one is 53” (if this is the 1025r)

[@darrenrutledge9773]

I have a question for you guys... do you have any idea how many tractor buckets equals 1 yard of mulch? I have a similar size tractor/bucket and I’m having trouble finding this out.... I would appreciate your help/ advice. Thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not really. You can find the number of cubic ft the bucket will hold, but hard to say that is accurately describing a ‘bucket full’

[@antoniotruglio6816]

Darren Rutledge ss

[@waltermattson5566]

Happy Easter. I think you next machine should be a skidsteer on tracks.

[@theodorebowers9737]

For what they do track machine skid steer would be great work a whole lot better than that little tractor the only problem is then you don't have the backhoe and I like to have the backhoe a lot more I and they use it a lot. So do be it ...

[@gregshearer423]

Theodore Bowers it wouldn’t tho would wreck people’s gardens and the tractors far more versatile

[@paulkleinschmit9871]

Even then, a skidsteer wouldn't have worked for the same reason they didn't use the 2038r. I suspect the 1025r was about the biggest thing that would fit into the backyard. So with the exception of a stand on track loader, even if they had a track loader, it would have been too big.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. Even a box blade on the back of Johnny would have made it difficult to maneuver.

[@brucealvarez9263]

From comments on the prior video, looks like THIS was the job for the 4 in 1 bucket. Seems like maybe you needed to screen the stuff so you could take just the rock. Light in the tail end? MORE CHEESEBURGERS!

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Good work Tim You and your family have a Happy Easter

[@Mrbink01]

Should have brought Casey to scrape this out and make a nice scoopable pile.

[@MPage-xi3kf]

I saw some of the comments about trying to dig too deep with the bucket. I have a NH Boomer 24. I know it's blue and not green but I have a serious question. Is there a risk of bending the hydraulic cylinders when digging with bucket? I have been pretty careful to keep from ruining a cylinder. When is too much too much? Love your videos!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

When the cylinders are contracted (short), there is not much risk. When they are extended (dumped), there is risk. Be careful putting huge pressure on it when dumped. Check out the technique in our videos. We apply SOME pressure when it is dumped, but we try to avoid over doing it. (And the color of your tractor is not relevant for this issue. All brands/colors will have the same behavior) Does that help?

[@MPage-xi3kf]

Thanks for the reply Tim. Yes it helps, good advise. I probably have been too cautious. And I'm sure you know I was kidding with the blue/green comment. Come down to Texas and visit some time.

[@phillipdamrell1019]

do they make the heavy hitch toothbars for loaders on a 4440

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Call then and ask. I’m not sure what measurements they need.

[@MikeOrazzi]

I may have to pick up a toothbar. I have a bunch of bamboo to dig out.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

This HH toothbar is great! Very “mean”

[@MisterTwoPoint0]

Hey Tim, what do you think? Could I ditch a driveway if I put one of those toothbars on my 1025? I don't have a backhoe.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, I think so.

[@MisterTwoPoint0]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thank you!

[@Drew6709]

Tim, is a dozer next on the wish list? Lol. Sorry Miss Christy. Another toy to add to the property.