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Overview
This episode centers on a real-world problem: a manual thumb valve on a John Deere 1025R backhoe that had seized from sitting outside. You watch Tim and a helper work through freeing the stuck valve with Vise-Grips and improvised prying, then get a brief explanation of how the thumb's hydraulic circuit is set up, mono valve, diverter valve, no independent thumb control. Best for 1025R owners dealing with the same stuck-valve headache.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, presenting a casual, figure-it-out-as-you-go style rather than expert instruction.
Spec overview
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