This video focuses on a single real-world task: using the 1025R's backhoe to dig out tree stumps, showing the operator working through the process, cutting roots, repositioning, and ramming stumps loose with the bucket. It's candid, unscripted footage rather than a structured how-to, giving a honest look at what the compact backhoe can actually handle. Best for owners curious about stump-removal capability before attempting it themselves.
Posted by the #Ricks2Cents channel, which appears to be an owner sharing personal property work, though no channel description or background is provided.
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
