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Read articles →This video follows the 1025R doing real-world heavy work: moving large black walnut logs, one 20 inches in diameter, using a bucket with a tooth bar instead of a grapple. It honestly shows the machine near its limits, with the host narrating technique and stability concerns as they load logs into a truck. Best for owners wondering how far a sub-compact can be pushed on demanding property tasks.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, with a casual, family-oriented style and a commercial relationship with Heavy Hitch (affiliate discount code mentioned on-screen).
Yes, the video shows it using a bucket with a tooth bar sticking out in front, which lets the operator grab and lift a large log that would have been hard to pick up otherwise.
The host says yes, a compact tractor is useful, and a grapple would be especially handy for moving around in tight spaces while handling logs.
The video shows concern about the loader tipping forward or rolling off the front, so the operator works carefully to find the best position before lifting.
