Deere 1025r Quick Hitch snowblower vibration issues solved!!!
Overview
An owner-operator's deep-dive diagnosis of why the 1025R's 54" front snowblower vibrates intermittently, and it's not the carrier bearings. Using hand-drawn diagrams and about 20 minutes of explanation, he works through U-joint phasing on the mid-PTO shaft as the real culprit, explains how to cancel oscillations by aligning phases correctly, and briefly touches on his own 1025R modifications. Best for owners chasing this specific vibration problem who want the mechanical reasoning, not just a fix-it step.
Posted by the Daniel Konrad channel; content suggests an experienced owner sharing hands-on diagnostic work from personal use, with no commercial or dealership affiliation evident.
John Deere 1025R
- PTO horsepower
- 18.2 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
- 3-point lift capacity
- 758 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 3.5 gpm
