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Overview
An owner-operated DIY install of a Heavy Hitch double bracket on a 1025R, filmed in a home garage. The video walks through removing the backhoe using a homemade lumber cart, fitting quick-hitch bushings (including grinding one to size), and stacking suitcase weights. The creator shares rough ballast numbers and explains why he bought the bracket despite owning a backhoe. Best for 1025R owners considering the Heavy Hitch accessory.
Posted by the Projects With JW channel, which appears to be a hobbyist owner sharing informal, DIY-oriented projects from a home garage.
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