ALWAYS SOMETHING BROKE!!! STUCK! Backhoe Thumb Valve!

This episode centers on a real-world problem: a manual thumb valve on a John Deere 1025R backhoe that had seized from sitting outside. You watch Tim and a helper work through freeing the stuck valve with Vise-Grips and improvised prying, then get a brief explanation of how the thumb's hydraulic circuit is set up, mono valve, diverter valve, no independent thumb control. Best for 1025R owners dealing with the same stuck-valve headache.

Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, presenting a casual, figure-it-out-as-you-go style rather than expert instruction.