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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@markcalvert6949]

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

[@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!

[@ronh9384]

Good video. I have had the same grease gun for 40 plus years. I just recently switched to a Lube Shuttle electric (lithium battery powered) grease gun and won’t go back to my old one. I put a Lock N Lube head on it it and bought the Lock N Lube kit as well. Has definitely made greasing easier! And my brother has the same tractor and he bought a flexible grease hose with a threaded end on one side and a zerk fitting on the other side to replace that hard to reach zerk fitting from the bottom. He got it long enough to make for easy access. I’ll have to check his out and do the same modification.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@TimAdkinsWV]

Good timing for me on this video. My 1025r is just past 50 hrs, and I didn’t even know about the one grease fitting! I thought that I’d gotten them all, but looks like I’m headed back to the Garage😁 Not that I mind that. Thank you guys so much, you may have just saved me an expensive repair in the future.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Both ends of that shaft.

[@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.

[@paule7837]

Tim, I enjoy your videos on the maintenance of the tractor a great deal! Perhaps in the future, you could put together a collection of all your videos so newbies like self can keep track of all that needs to be done to keep our tractors healthy and do it correctly! Thx!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have a playlist called ‘Johnny’s essential Oils’. Which has all of these maintenance videos. Also lots of info on our website.

[@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.

[@StumpkillerCP]

The needle fitting has been redesigned slightly. Thanks for the video (and the discount code!).

[@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!

[@davem5370]

Thanks for taking the time to remind us of the simple yet extremely important things on a tractor. You did it safely too. Good job, great video. I hear Stoney Ridge is coming to visit. Can’t wait for that video!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Did he mention it in a video?

[@davem5370]

Yes sir he did

[@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

[@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!

[@dave434]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@conmanumber1]

We here in New Zealand had those for last 4 years marketed by Total oil of France. The best grease is Total's Ceran xm220. The most stable, waterproof and anti washout grease on the market. Our grease use is now 70% down using this.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@jgoodell77]

Thank you for this video. You answered my questions and showed me the details I was missing in getting access to the drive shaft U joints. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@paule7837]

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

[@DavidSmith-gi5yv]

Great video and information both about the various zerks on the 1025R but also about the Lube Shuttle grease guns ! They are a much improved design and you mentioned and I can attest to 100% cleaner !

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep! I should show them again. Great design.

[@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.

[@jerryvess2493]

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

[@billfischer6464]

Very nice. I've never had luck with needle grease tips other than making a mess and only getting grease in with an air operated gun. I'll have to check there brand and also with the locking ends they sure look handy and like they actually work. Thanks for the info and all the tips and great things you bring us

[@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.

[@dmorgan28]

Thanks. I like that new grease gun. I had just bought me a new Dewalt grease gun. That’s a good idea about that needle valve.

[@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!!!

[@Sctronic209]

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

[@russellpetrie119]

looks like a nice bit of kit the one thing I learned with grease guns was wear coveralls and disposable gloves

[@TractorTimewithTim]

...and have patience!

[@akbychoice]

And have rags close by.

[@wsmcmc3864]

I had to replace that very shaft assembly on my 2320. During the replacement process I found the real problem with the old u-joint and also one of the new joints in the assembly. The joints were not machined correctly and would not allow new grease into the bearing caps. This problem can lead to very early failure and John Deere has not recognized the problem or accepted responsibility, I had to badger them to get 50% off the purchase of the new assembly. To be fair I never told them of the problem I found but if anyone else experiences this failure you can do what you want with this information. Mine failed at only 150 hours. Using an automobiles driveshaft for example, 150 hours x 45 mph (average speed for most vehicles) = 6,750 miles. Obviously the factory assembly lube should have lasted that long. But the factory lube was not able to reach the bearing caps. Great video Tim. Also JD had failed to indicate this u-joint existed in the service manual and has since revised the manual.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks Tim. A good example of technology advancing. It's good that you and others make these videos b/c there are so many tractors sold to folks with various levels of experience in maintenance and operation. Thumbs up on the video.

[@larryandrews4328]

Thx for your opinion!! I LOVE your shows! I watch u all the time!! And I look forward after every episode to see the Bible scripture at the end!!! Keep doing what your doing I love it. I have a 2025r and a 5065e both with loaders !!

[@JunkyardTailgate]

I ordered one for my “Little Johnny”, a 1997 JD 425 Lawn and Garden Tractor. Thanks for the discount!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

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

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congrats, Stanley!

[@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.

[@garrytalley8009]

You might want to check out Univer-co from Canada. It is a smaller grease gun locking grease zert option. I do like the grease gun but the only flaw is you can't go get grease tubes for it as easy as the standard tubes you can get those anywhere. If you have to order your replacement tubes online and for a larger expense it could be a problem.

[@ronmack1767]

Great video Tim. That grease gun looks like a good one. I believe I saw the bolt you told me about on the mid mount pto gear box that needs adjusting on my 1025R. Thank you to you both for your time. Take care and God bless.

[@skyknight2095]

Thanks for this informative video. Just a couple to thoughts. Be sure to clean every zero before you grease them to prevent dirt from getting into the bearings. You shouldn't see grease coming out of the universal joint cups.

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

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

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and that is a good tool ,i have the old one but this is super 👌

[@TheLazypete]

Thanks so much for sharing. These maintenance videos are fantastic.

[@sh839c]

Just bought a kit. Thanks for the great information. I have hated grease guns all my life and will donate the 4 pain in the butt ones I have to the neighbors.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I’m glad I’m not your neighbor! Love the comment! Thanks.

[@rather46131]

I love my lube shuttle. Worth every penny.

[@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.

[@robertsparling]

Even better! A rechargeable battery pack electric grease gun! An old gas station might have a gun that you hook up to air pressure, but you have to be near an air drop to use it. Oh, I forgot, those needle greasers also have a special zerk that makes it easier to use.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

If you want your engines to last, change the oil regularly. If you want the machine that the engine operates to last, grease it at regular intervals. Great video about new greasing solutions!!!

[@lockmaster50169]

hey tim that fitting behind the flywheel can be greased by taking a larger bit and oversizing that hole so your gun nozzle will line up ive seen a few do this and it wont compromise the crossmember and only take five min

[@ralphbailey8234]

Thanks Tim for the great video. ! I've learned a lot from watching your videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Ralph!

[@thecomanchekid]

I prefer my milwaukee grease gun but I agree with the lock and lube. And I used schaeffer's 219 green grease

[@Stu2366593]

Wished I had known about the Milwaukee before buying the one Tim recommends. Its about the same price here in Canada as the LS and when I borrowed my son-in-law's before the arrival of the Lube-Shuttle, I couldn't get over how fast it was. Of course, Tim does great videos and I followed his process for doing my 1023E.

[@davidvincent3010]

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

[@reblackwell2]

I see this is 5 years old. Are you still using the needle method shown here or have you found a better way for that one fitting?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No better way. I THINK...but am not sure that Deere has made the hole larger on the newest models. So, it might be easier to grease.

[@fredkaminski6138]

Nice video! I always wondered how to use those needle adapters! I have the lock and lube, works good as long as you can get to the zerk! Lot of money for a grease gun!

[@theyouthfulbodypro3985]

Thanks for the great info. I’m just curious does that grease gun come set up so that it’ll work with grease fittings here in the US

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, it works with fittings in the USA. Having said that, their “safeLOCK coupler” does not work so well. If you want a locking coupler, I recommend the Lock n Lube.

[@sid6749]

Hi Tim I'm a new subscriber and love watching the projects and how close your family is God bless y'all

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Sidney for the kind words. Keep Watching!

[@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.

[@randykane474]

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

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Randy!

[@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

[@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.

[@qfdforme]

Front position on the PTO lever frees up the autoconnect power shaft, not the rear position on my 2018. :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Correct. Front position to free up front, rear position to free up rear.

[@qfdforme]

Forward positioned allowed me to rotate the autoconnect driveshaft so I could rotate to grease it.

[@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!

[@richardb7690]

Watched this video and decided to buy one of those needle greasing adapters. I went to your store and found it and placed my order on Amazon. The model I received was a Lock n Lube LNL122. It seems much smaller than the one you are using. Does not have the neat slide over feature you mentioned in this video. So my question is where did you get yours?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I'm not sure, actually. I didn't find the slide over feature on amazon. The LnL one on my store should work. Probably easiest to use it with the Lock n Lube locking coupler.

[@richardb7690]

@@TractorTimewithTim No, I’m sure I have the right one because a few reviews mention it works great. Just kinda thought it would look like the one you used in the video

[@richardb7690]

I do have the lock and lube connector. Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful

[@randyreinninger6826]

Nice job

[@georgegohr1767]

hi christy, I didn`t see you but then I heard your voice. through tim gave you the day off.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

She get's no days off. Even if I TRY to give her a day off!

[@waltermattson5566]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@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.

[@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!

[@charlesmiller7139]

Wasn't even aware that i needed a new gun but that looks like a heck of an improvement. Thanks a bunch for the post. I 've only had my 2025 for a couple months but i know that time is coming.

[@krrrruptidsoless]

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

[@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.

[@laurencebehopeful9090]

@ Tim Do you know if Deere has re-engineered that "difficult to grease" U-Joint on new/later models of the 1025R? Also, do you know whether that nigh impossible U-Joint grease fitting is on the new 2025R tractors as well? Just one more question. How does Deere recommend a person go about successfully getting at that fitting so as to be able to keep it adequately greased? Thank you for your videos.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

All good questions!

[@royamberg9177]

Laurence & hopeful I have a new 1025r. I grease it regularly it is doable to grease

[@wsmcmc3864]

Likely this design runs through a lot of models. It is almost unessary due to the straight line up from the crank to the hydraulic pump at the rear. So sealed maintenance free universal joints would have been a better choice if the couldn't have designed better access.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, I agree. This is likely a cost saving design. The larger tractors don’t have this.

[@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.

[@neonlimitless9328]

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

[@douglasjohnson1905]

I have been using Super Lube as the preferred lubricant listed in the 1025r and 2305 manuals. Have you used this and what do you think of this grease.

[@MissippiHick]

Tim I know this is unrelated to greasing zurks. I'm wanting to buy a JD1025r I think it would serve me well on my 8 acre slice of happiness. It's a wooded property and I'm pretty sure a finishing mower would serve me better than a belly mower as I have a pond I need to back up to the edge of and other things to back under and mow as well as a grappel, land scapping rake for my drive way 1/4 mile long and a tiller for leveling and gardening duty's. My question is, is there a lock or a pin to hold up the auto connect under the belly so that it doesn't come down with the rear implement lift or can the 1025r come without any of the belly mower equipment. I'm afraid it would hang up on limbs and stuff. Love your channel by the way, I drive my wife crazy watching all the videos and talking about tractor stuff. Great family you have there. God bless y'all and keep the videos coming.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, there is a lock to hold up the auto-connect while using the 3 point hitch. Thanks for watching. Hopefully your wife can maintain her sanity! :-)

[@MissippiHick]

Thanks a ton Tim

[@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.

[@dfossilo]

Thank you so much! Lol. I have one question. Will the lock on adapter not fit onto the one zerk fitting? I noticed you used the needle for the one that is nearly impossible to grease. I can get to all of mine with no problems, except that one underneath. Should I get the needle fitting over the lock on adapter?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You get both the LockNLube and needle fitting.

[@dfossilo]

@@TractorTimewithTim thank you for your quick reply. I’m sorry for the confusion. I can get all of the grease points just fine with a standard grease gun. I can not for life of me get the one on the bottom middle. I noticed you used the needle grease tip instead of the lock on coupler. Does the lock on coupler not fit through the hole in the frame to access the zerk, or is it not long enough? Just wondering why you used the needle one and not the coupler one for the difficult zerk.

[@Stu2366593]

@@dfossilo Tim has another video where he pulls off the panel next to your feet. Its a different access point and I use my LS there to lube that zerk.. Just move the flywheel until the Zerk appears - it is so much easier.

[@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.

[@richardm1631]

Nice grease tip that save a couple minutes and now tim have time to get a cheeseburger 🍔🍔🍔😊😊

[@pingpong9656]

Can you use MOS2 on slewing bearing?

[@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.

[@warbird_1]

never had a problem greasing mine at all.

[@Zanderthelab]

Where can you get the needle tip Tim?

[@46rambo49]

Tim are you saying older guys and older grease guns have problems with leakage? or just seepage?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hmm.

[@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.

[@mikechovan8351]

I’m a equipment operator so I’m greasing every 8 hours of use and that tip would come in very handy

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, not sure why we never kept one of these needle tips handy on the farm. I THINK it was because we didn’t have a LockNLube. Now that you connect the needle with a grease fitting, and use the locking coupler, it is much easier to switch to and from the needle.

[@akbychoice]

I have several variety of grease gun fittings. 90 degree, 45 Degree, needle nozzle you have, a 1/4 circle flat greaser for putting grease between rubber bushings and an actual needle that pierces through a rubber seal

[@Ghostrider304]

Interesting grease gun. Thanks for the info. Boy, you and I like greasing that main driveshaft. I find it way easier to go in from the top. That panel comes off pretty easy, and I get way less dirty and irritated. ;)

[@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 🤔