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How to Dig a Swale!  Subcompact Tractor, Tiller.

How to Dig a Swale! Subcompact Tractor, Tiller.

Implements & attachments25 hp & underJohn Deere 1025R

Overview

A real-world swale-digging job on someone else's property, showing a deliberate three-implement sequence: tiller to loosen soil first, loader bucket to move dirt, then power rake to finish and grade. The video honestly addresses limitations, roots, tight working space, back-dragging constraints, and compares what each attachment contributes. Best for 1025R owners weighing whether a tiller-plus-bucket approach can substitute for a power rake on drainage work.

Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, presenting itself as enthusiast rather than expert, so expect practical field experience over technical precision.

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
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