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Overview
Follows a real driveway repair job where a John Deere 1025R backhoe rips and removes asphalt that concealed a sinkhole caused by old construction debris. The video shows the ripper tooth and hydraulic thumb working together in practice, notes a greenpartsstore.com promo code, and captures the sinkhole investigation mid-dig. Best for 1025R owners curious whether the small backhoe can handle asphalt removal.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, presenting from a hands-on hobbyist perspective rather than a dealership or manufacturer standpoint.
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