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Read articles →This is a real-world test of whether a John Deere 3025D (25hp) can run an old square baler, not a spec sheet discussion. The owner greases and restrings a six-year-idle baler, then runs it in the field, dropping from fourth to third gear low range to keep power to the PTO, and works through a sheared shear pin mid-run. Good for owners wondering about PTO implement limits on a 3025D.
An owner testing his own tractor and equipment hands-on, sharing unpolished real-time results rather than a scripted or dealer presentation.
Yes, the owner confirms it works, though he had to slow to third gear low range in thick spots and the baler needed belt and shear pin attention.
He started in fourth gear low range to keep power to the PTO, then dropped to third gear low range to slow down in thick spots.
The baler's head belt wanted to stop in thick spots, and later the shear pin sheared, stopping power to the gearbox even though the PTO kept spinning.
