Recent content by Colgate2004

Hi all, I've ordered and put a deposit down with my dealer on a JD 3025E, and should be receiving it in the next couple of weeks. Now I am in the process of configuring it. My use of the tractor is going to involve driving and doing work on off-grade (i.e., non-level) sections of my wood road...

Hi all, I am a complete newbie when it comes to hydraulics, so please pardon the newbie question. In doing some reading on open-center vs. closed-center valves, I understand that the kind you need to buy is based on the type of pump in your tractor (whether it's constantly pumping or...

It's probably a stupid question, but hey, I'm being optimistic here. :laughing: I just put money down on a new JD 3025E, which I'll apparently be getting my hands on next month (dealer is backlogged with orders for them!). Comes without any extra hydraulics, and dealer quoted me $1,200 PER...

Hi all, I am buying a 3025E new from my JD dealer. I asked about putting two sets of rear remotes on the tractor, and he quoted me $1,200 PER SET. Of that, apparently over $1,000 is JD's charge for the hardware kit (the labor to install is just two hours at $80/hr). My dealer said if I found a...

When is John Deere going to learn and finally ditch their proprietary FEL mounting design in favor of the standard skid steer mount as Kubota has done? Anyway, until they do, we need to get an adapter plate to use those plentiful skid steer implements. I've seen a very inexpensive Titan adapter...

Hi all, I'm about to buy my first non-lawn&garden tractor, a JD 3025E. I've got the tractor nailed down, now I'm in the process of configuring the build. I want the ability for a tilt setup on my 3PH (not a full "top & tilt" because I don't really anticipate needing the "top"-ing function, but...

Hi all, I'm about to buy a JD 3025E, and I'm likely going to get it with an extra front hydraulic remote. I have some light soil grading to do, and having a tilt-able blade on front would make my life much easier. I know the 3025 is pretty short on horses, but for the light surface soil...

Hi all, I'm in the market for a CUT to work my 16 acres in Maine (hauling & dumping gravel to sturdy up my wood trail is going to be a priority). My Kubota/JD dealer, a high-volume dealer who all my neighbors bought their tractors from, pointed me to the new JD 3025E. He said a few months...

Hi all, I'm new to tractors and pricing out my first one... I'm looking at all the major brands, trying to get a sense of comparable models across brands. I'm generally looking in the 25-35HP range, and the JD "families" (1 family, 2 family, 3 family, 4 family) are confusing me. It looks like...

Hi all, I'm new to tractors and currently researching my first purchase (likely a 25-35HP compact). The subject of rear hydraulic remotes has popped up a couple of times and I'm trying to figure out if I need them or not. I've done a lot of Googling and searching the forums here on TBN, but I...

Hi all, I've been a lurker here on TBN for a while, anonymously reading dozens of threads, and I've been incredibly impressed with the knowledge of the members and their generosity in sharing it. Thank you all so much for that. Like so many other first-time posters it seems, I'm new to...