10 HIDDEN FEATURES ON YOUR TRACTOR! 👨🌾🚜👩🌾
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- Did you know that there's hidden features on your tractor? Conveniences that are hiding in plain sight?!? Let's take a look at 10 areas of your tractor that you should know about and use to your advantage. Tractor features including the float function for your loader and also your three point hitch, how to attach mirrors to your tractor, the loader lockout valve, rate of drop control, capitalize on built-in loader storage, figure out how to keep your mid PTO going and mow backwards, hidden wiring harnesses, and more!
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Power curl down. Works same as the float but on the curl down function. Push the loader joystick to the right then push a little harder. It gives the curl down function the enough power to lift the tractors front end off the ground. I just learned this the other day watching another channel and I’ve had my BX for about 8 years and use it almost daily.
I’m hopeful to have the 3 point float pin on my tractor. It’ll be nice to use with the brush hog and land rake. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy watching your channel.
I've owned a JD 5065E for over years. I learned 3 things, and loved the pvc pipe/storage in the loader tube, and yes I noted the drain slits!
I have had my tractor for 5 years. I learned 4 things! Thank you.
Very helpful tips. Thank you! That mirror and also storage in the loader tube are great ideas. Another one it seems people often don't know about on the smaller tractors is the cruise control. Handy for long mowing stretches to give your foot a break.
if so why do they add governors add a small weak spring that will give the governor weights something to push against. so steadying the snap action
Regarding the 'extra' hole at the top of the loader post, in addition to the mirror mount, my neighbor mounted a bolt about 4" long to use for a handle to get on and off the tractor. Works great.
Regarding the tube on the loader frame, I use mine for holding shovels, etc. with the use of a rubber strap. But the main thing I use the tube for is to temporarily stuff the hay net or string in when I'm feeding cows. It'll hold 4-5 until I get back to the house; then I pull them out and dispose of them.
the tube storage is a good place for a long pry bar and a rag for checking fluid levels, the bar comes in handy when hooking up a attachment.
I enjoy your videos and your style of presenting them. Keep up the great work! As for the hollow crossbar in the front loader on my 4320, I stuff the handle of a shovel all the way in until the shove; head touches the arm. then I've drilled 2 small holes in each corner of the shovel to hook a small bungee cord to and wrap around the loader arm. The Shovel stays put until I need it.
Bungees or Neodymium magnet(s), as long as what you're holding is ferrous. 😉🤠
Just bought my first new tractor John Deere 2032 for bush hogging 6 acres and tilling a small garden.Loving the tractor!
Good morning, I installed a BoltOnHooks Loader Grab Handle in the hole on the left side of my loader and it really helps me getting on and off the tractor. Enjoy your videos.
Great idea!
This was very helpful, I just started driving a tractor and knew I was missing something important to save time and used the tractor correctly.
Happy to help!
One of the biggest hassles when hooking up a PTO shaft is getting the teeth to align properly. They almost never match up and manually rotating the implement to align the teeth can be difficult to nearly impossible. After owning my John Deere 2720 for at least 10 years, I just discovered this year, an incredibly easy way to do this. I don't know if this will work on all makes or models, but if you have both a rear and a mid PTO, whichever one is not engaged will turn freely. When I go to attach my rear PTO, I simply put the selector lever in the mid PTO setting. The rear PTO output shaft then turns completely freely and you can rotate it with two fingers to line up with the implement. Once everything is hooked up, simply put the selector back into the rear PTO position and you're ready to go. I never found any mention of this in the owner's manual and the dealer never pointed it out either.
Good input, yes I've done the same thing. Thanks for taking the time to share!
GREAT, great idea Joseph!!!! I have fought that battle for years on my 955. Thank you!
This is a very helpful tip. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for solving one of my biggest problems!
My tym tractor has mid pto, rear pto, both pto, and neutral. Just shift to neutral and the pto spins freely to hook up
Yes. Bullet connectors.
I didn't know about the float feature on the 3 point. I'll check it out. Thanks.
One input from me. On my 1025R loader joystick, push all the way to the right and bucket dumps faster than normal.
Great videos.
Yes, good input on the loader!
Hey learned about both of those. Thanks!
That tube on the loader is for keeping the operator alert. This is how it works- wasps build huge nests in there. Then every time you use the tractor wasps swarm around as you move. Keeps the operator wide awake!
Haha, safety first!
😲 ... 😐...🤣🤣🤣 I always keep stingers of various type in some strange places too.
No matter how much you think you know, you don't always remember ! Thanks for the refresher - lessons .
Very true, thanks for watching Rick!
Thanks for the tips. My old 2210 does not have much for hidden features, but good stuff.
Thanks for video. Never thought of making use of the loader tube for extra storage. Will have to keep that in mind.
Glad it was helpful!
I buy heavy duty magnets and hang them on loader frame. They hold everything from hatchets,chainsaw sharpeners..etc
I had no idea about the float function, thank you👍
I just recently discovered the bucket float position on my loader (Kubota BX series). I had accidentally engaged it before and thought something was wrong with my tractor, so I was careful not to push it too far. Then in a random TH-cam video I saw a guy describe that feature. It has transformed my use of the bucket. Spreading gravel on my driveway when I maintain it is so much easier now.
Haha, there ya go!
I believe the kubotas also have a quick dump feature that is just a push beyond, just like the float is.
nother trick tilt bucket so the nose is up go forward and in reverse smothes with out digging in.
Both floating features are super useful and I had no idea! Thanks man!
You told me about the float feature on the bucket, I asked because the stick kept getting stuck and I thought something was broke, LOL Thanks for the mirror Idea, I've been thinking about putting one on since I do a lot of road work with my 3046R.
Haha, glad you got that figured out!
The bucket float! Thanks. 'Had no idea.
The float function on the 3 point is a handy thing to know and use when doing a lot of 3 point work. I keep mine in lock position when plowing but put it to float when running a rotary hoe, cultivator, or bale mover.
I use it for my landscape rake too. Especially helps on uneven ground to collect less soil and more debris..
💥 This video is gaining some traction. Good tips! Great job.
Keep on tractoring! 👍
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while 😂👍
Thanks for sharing all the features I already have, but never knew.
Haha, thanks for watching!
Good information Courtney. Thanks. I need one of those mirrors.
Thanks
What a great, well done video. I learned a lot about my JD. Thanks!! I ‘liked’ and ‘subscribed’.
Glad you enjoyed, thanks Ted!
Can you do a segment on the brush grapple and compare it to a 3rd function remote operated grapple? Talk about the durability, cost difference and uses. And do they make one that would fit a New Holland Workmaster 55?
Learn something new every day , Thanks !
I have a feature that's on my tractor that is rarely found on most today.
A small hole in front grill that lets you insert a crank. This allows the user to hand crank the engine, in case of starter failure.
I have had to use this feature for the last 8 years. The starter worked for 60 years prior to that, with few failures.
That would be slick!
60,years You can't get the quality now. Did you check your gaurentee
@@alanreid3063 Yes, true,,, my dad purchased this "1952 Super C Farmall" when I was a child. It still has one rear tire that is original from factory.
@@billbrown5813 Thats insane, how? Tread wear is a thing and so is dry rot
@@pws3rd170 I agree, it is insane. The tire now is completely bald,,, the texture looks like elephant skin (cracks),,, and the hardness of the hard is incredible, like a rock.
My dad purchased this tractor in the early 60's with all original tires,,, Over the years he had to replace all of the tires except for the one rear tire.
There was a 20 year period when the tractor sit still. During that time all the tires lost air and went flat, except for that original rear tire.
It can with stand a field of thorns without damage.. LOL
Yes, insane, but true.
NOTE; I dread the man that will have to replace that tire in the future. It may have to be cut off.
Loved it. Great vid. Can't wait to see your dually in action.
Thanks! Hopefully some good video of it in the field pretty soon!
All good stuff here btw, both for the newbie & veterans alike... I run a 2003 JD990, I have some of the features mentioned here, but not all of them. Over the winter I completed my own version of a 3PH carryall/tool rack at 60" wide along with a headache rack using expanded metal ( steel ). I also incorporated a rec'r hitch. All of my tools, rakes, shovels, pruners, chains, chainsaw holsters, etc. now have a home. The " Big Tool Rack " currently on the market sells for approx. $1500.00, I built a larger version & far more versatile with folding sidewalls for less than half the cost @ $644.00...
After ( 17 ) years running this tractor, the carryall build is by far the best investment I could have ever made for my tractor...
Thanks for sharing this video, very informative!
Bill on the Hill,
Vermont... :~)
I have a 2005 990 as well. I bought it second hand with 75 hours on it. I would love to see some pictures of what you built.
do you have pictures, or do you make additional copies, or have additional improvements now that you have been using for 8 months?
@@danielsinclair625 I just caught your reply back, yes, sort of. I documented the entire build, however my computer locked me out some months back now & I lost my entire collection of folders & all the jpegs within them! I also lost many of of my RAW files I will sort through my back up discs & see if I can find some & get back to you...
So yes, I've been using the carryall for close to a year now & have NOT taken it off the tractor, it is a beast, weight wise & it holds a substantial amount of firewood & I have loaded it up with 5 gal pails of salted sand as well too & towed a loaded trailer of firewood with it as well, approx. 1/2 a cord, plus the carryall & the bucket so it adds up to a healthy cord of wood per trip. The carryall/tool rack was a game changer for me in so many ways... :~)
@@billonthehill9984 thank you; that's a computer catastrophe. ouch
as a new 1025 owner, these tips are awesome.
New tractor owner.. very valuable information. Thank you
Happy to hear it!
Amazing features that the average person would be completely unaware of. Thank you.
Yeah, that was a fun video to make :)
I have actually just started noticing the floating 3 point hitch secret. Now every time I am looking at tractors I am searching out these various hidden enhancements. Wow, thank you for pointing these out.
I enjoyed your presentation! Gotta go play with my tractor now while these ideas are fresh in my mind!!😂 ps… love the bloopers!
Good information! Thanks for sharing!
Very welcome! Stay safe out there!
Thank you for your videos. I’m a new tractor owner. I purchased a new 1025r in August. I currently have 10 hours, and looking at preventive maintenance. Attachments include loader 120r, box scraper, bush hog and quick hitch imatch. I watched your video regarding lube / shuttle and have a question. You recommend using Mos2 moly grease and lube shuttle recommendations for compact tractors is to use G200 multi purpose grease. Not sure what type of grease to buy.
Loving the videos while on self quarantine
Stay safe Warren!
@@GoodWorksTractors thank you to you too Courtney!
Look after yourself!
Interesting Thank You
Really useful video and tips for this cool products for new omner as me! Good job man!
Thanks so much, have a great day!
The wiring harness at the back. I use it for my electric three point hitch sprayer. It turns the pressure pump on and off
My Kubota 3301 doesn't have some of these features, but there is some great info here on those it does. Thanks.
I want to get that mirror before winter! I use a rear pto snowblower a lot. This will be a game changer.
Great video, I pick up my very first tractor (JD 1025R) this weekend. I am very excited..
Awesome, have fun with it!
good information
Very helpful information
Excellent !
awesome video Courtney, thanks so much learned of two things I had not clue about and should be able to put to use. I love your videos! Don't tell Tim, but while I like his, yours are a little better overall
Haha, I'll keep that between you and I!
Some good tips but folks need to understand that the 3 point hitch doesn't provide down pressure. Virtually anything you pull with your 3 point is "floating" along on it's own weight. A light tiller or disc won't go into hard ground. You have to add weight to make them cut.
Correct which is one of the reasons I normally discourage discs on small tractors. Almost never enough weight to engage the ground. The bigger machines can handle heavy discs or weight added to the disc.
if you angle the tine blade it will pull in like a plow might have to fit a depth gauge to keep it from digging down. also the space inside the hub on the wheels lots of space evan space under drivers seat keep looking youll find lots of spaces
Common rail diesels dont have glow plugs for those that dont know. But if its really cold a good block heating element is in order. Or an intake grid heater.
A few good to knows in this. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I use the loader tube for rakes and shovels storage.
Great stuff enjoyed that!!!!
Thanks for watching Mike!
Great video. I was not aware my tractor may have a float feature. Thanks. That should be a big help.
If buying a tractor, check for the rear implements float down feature. My older New Holland does not have it...unbelievable. That is tough on my bush hog or my tractor if I try to stop it in the middle. I would not have bought it had I known.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Bud
I Put a Hydrolic Cylinder as a top link, Works great for hook ups and with my Box scraper.
1 thing I have been planning to do (since 2013) is make the cupholder improvement that will keep my water or travel cup from bouncing out. I'll do that in my spare time.
Great info....thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
On the top of my skid steer cage a made a light bar that goes around the outside edge out of 1" box tubing and mounted thin strobe lights to it. The advantage it also adds a place on top of cab to carry a couple chains and the don't fall off. I also throw my chainsaw up there when I'm trimming trees and it stays there
Great video and I ordered a mirror of my JD 1023E
Awesome, enjoy!
Great video and I have both Kubota and Deere tractors, so I now I want to use these features on both.
Have fun!
I took rubber mat off as always getting crap under it so through it out sprayed it with box liner never wears out power wash scrub brush like new again, also cut some channel 45 degrees welded to to watch blade when snow removal.
The holes in the loader frame were used to hold the loader to a wooden pallet during shipping from the factory
Just found your channel. Good job and good information. Thanks1
Thanks for watching!
Great video, good information, I have a 5065E, would you recommend using the 3 point hitch float when bush hogging
Yes, I believe the manual would recommend you do so. Thanks for watching!
I use the tube on a loader for shovels or rakes if I'm spreading gravel.
Yep, good use for sure
I do the same thing. One shovel or two rakes fit and sit quite well
Cool, I could of done that this past week
all the years of operating my tractor i thought i knew it all. the 3pt hitch floating position, i did not know that. you are awesome!!
Ha! Happy to help and thank you for watching!
yes awesome, just realised my branson also has this ability and from quickly looking at pics on my phone of tractor it has around 4 inches of float at this point, that will assist heaps with my verge flail mover on uneven ground
love the chain draw idea in the loader frame
Yes, me too!
Yep... been wondering where to store that!
My grandfather will put large sticks in the tube of the loader and break them so they fit in his bucket!
Good video! I worked in the farm equipment world all my working years. That John Deere with the brunch cruncher, wow very nice boots in the back! First I thought there were duals but by the look of the rim it’s one big tire! 👍👍
Haha, yeah just one big ol tire on there. Thanks for watching!
Good Works Tractors Wow nice tires! Didn’t know they made that size!
I have looked through the manual for anything regarding making an adjustment to the main hydraulic relief valve. The manual does go on to explain the testing to make sure the proper hydraulic pressure is being used but nothing as to its location and how to adjust it. I have a 2019 1025R and use it just about everyday. You have me hooked as to watching all your video's on the 1025R and I have learned a lot already . Do you already have a video on this subject or any info that could help me understand the system?
Good information... thanks
Thanks for watching George!
I learned some new things thanks
Oh. Something i just learned from reading my 650 manual, some tractors have little hooks on the outside of the 3pt draft arms to hold an extra set of pins on them.
The hole on the john deere loaders are for when the loaders come to the dealers they are bolted to a pallet. Great video love watching.
Thanks for your input. Have a great day!
The holes are for paying $90 for hardened edge that you can install.
I learned 4 things good job.
Excellent 📹
Great video!!!
The three point float lever is about left to right float. With no power down a device will float but will be forced to be flat across the arms. Most useful IMO for mowers but I will use it will back blades and such on a driveway. Opposite is when you want to create a crown you need that locked so you can force a box blade off level.
My brother had a loader tube with ends welded shut with a Schrader valve. It held 130 lb compressed air
Ha, I like that!
Jeeps often have tube bumpers done that way
Thanks 👍
Thanks for watching!
Nice video Courtney. I'm going to add that one to my favorites list. What was the noise at 16:36 ? Do you have some kinda Paranormal Activity taking place ???? HaHa. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
Ha! I still don't know. Spooky! 😂👍
On the FEL torque tube tool storage trick... On a JD 4720 with 400cx FEL I had, I used a pair of "Plastic Mechanical Test Plugs" to cap off the tube ends. They're available in various diameters at big box stores. Hopefully you can find one to fit. I think mine were for 4" tubes. The whole trick with these is that you inset them into the tube then tighten a large wing nut that expands a rubber ring which then seals the tube. Slicker than frog fur! 😉. One caveat... The torque tube will be completely sealed. That'll keep things in there dry, but it'll also keep moisture in (like storing a wet chain or tow strap, etc.).
I saw those when doing some research. Question: Any issues shoving the chain in or retrieving it? Or, does it tend to stay in place or at least accessible?
@@GoodWorksTractors I used a long chunk of 1/2" PVC pipe with a flat bar "hook" on one end. The pipe was just long enough to fit inside the torque tube with both plugs in place. That pipe was used to feed a chain into the torque tube as well as to pull the chain out. It was then just laid on top of the chain before closing up the torque tube with a plug. That said, the PVC "tray" you showed is probably a better solution.
Nice, interesting content. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
On the subject of the loader lock-out switch ... On my Kubota BX2380 I remove the loader when I put the mower deck on to mow the lawn since it makes it so much easier for maneuverability. I engage the loader lock-out switch so that the loader joystick isn't accidentally moved to load up the hydraulic lines and fittings with pressure for the front end loader. Makes it easier to reconnect the lines since they will not be under pressure when the front end loader is reinstalled. Yeah I know, the joystick could be moved in all directions to relieve pressure on those lines but at least I'm not dead-heading those lines if the joystick is moved with the loader off. Great vid!
Good info Peter! Thank you for taking the time to share!
pto switch override on seat switch is one I learned.
RIO switch is stupid, find the schematics for your tractor and jump out the RIO circuit with alligator jumpers. Not permanent 😉👍
The tube in the loader is where you hide your spare cash from the wife!. She will never find it, i promise you. :-)
Mine did lol
If you have a tractor/farm you have NO spare cash!!! 🤣😉🤣 Your a lucky one!!👍👍
very good video.It seems like all these compact tractors are the same as a chinese compact tractor I have been using which was made in 2006, its about the same size and has all the same functions
I ran a John Deere 450 dozer for a friend of mine who owned it and used it on his farm and he saw me using the FLOAT function on the plow blade and had it for many years and had no idea it had that feature until he saw me running it. Lol
Those "float" function pins on the 3PH draft links are really more intended to allow lateral float between the two draft links vs easier parallel draft link up and down flotation (which is, as stated, already built into the 3PH mechanism). This lateral float lets the 3PH implement oscillate from side to side relative the tractor's rear axle, so implements with side to side skid shoes or gauge wheels follow ground contours better.
Agreed. Didn't explain well. Thanks for your input!
Ph? Pt?!?
3PH mean Three Point Hitch
I love tractors although I have no use for one .... I would still love to own one. lol
🤣👍
When you buy one you soon find lot of use for it.
One day I was driving my 5320 John Deere cab tractor threw town and decided to stop at a Dairy Queen to get a bite to eat. A couple of the employees may a fuss over my John Deere tractor, say how they like tractors and they said it was the first time anyone ever came in there driving a tractor. I have had people ask me serval times if it was fun to drive my tractor , and they said it looks like it would be fun. I was farm raised growing up driving tractors. I would have to say yes it is enjoyable "fun" to drive a tractor. Using them with all the different equipment. I like all the different brands of tractors , I do have a few favorite brands John Deere and Massey Ferguson's. I love all the older model tractors. Good video.
@@donaldthomas5852 I drove a tractor once when I visited my home land of Italy. My uncle owned Lamborghini and I just fell in love . I believe my fascination is with all the options the gearing and attachments allow this beautiful machine to do.
I know that you have said to a couple of questions where can you find the mirror link that you say is in the description but I am sorry I am not finding it. Thanks for the help.
Very good
Thanks for watching!
Great video brother, Band of Brothers and Sisters
Thank you sir, stay healthy!
Great tips. One that I thought of was in my 200cx loader. I used the top pegs by the quick attach to hold “extra”pins when I broke one off. Also, it sounds lame but a hidden feature could be to flip the tires around to get a wider stance. I read though my loader instructions on line since you published your video on balast. The manual tells you that you HAVE to have a minimum tread width to use it. My 4410 rims are reversible however I would need to make sure they are wider. This is quite helpful BEFORE I fill it with fluid and try to reverse the rims. One feature you have talked about on a few posts was with regard to the Joystick and rock shaft knobs. I also the rock shaft rate knob to lockout my rockshaft Incase my kids jump on and bump the lever to lower it and have the ballast crush someone. I also do the same with the joystick lever. Oh I also use my tubes on the loader to conceal my extra rolls of toilet paper that I’m hoarding. 😉
Great info Mike, thank you for taking the time to share!
Geeez, Mike, I realize the 2nd wave is coming but I thought the TP hoarding thing was over. Maybe I better go buy 600 rolls tomorrow just in case. Thanks. Clever comment. I love it.
TP is overrated! An old towel is better! Butt floss n toss! (Even works when wet! Try THAT with TP!)🤪💩 😜🤠
I and my sons father-in-law on our 1025Rs moved or rear flashing/ break lights to the inside of our ROP. Because while mowing under trees we both broke one off!