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Read articles →An owner-operator's honest 10-hour impression after upgrading from a smaller Kubota, with real-world tasks like tilling and moving wood chips on a small farm. Covers front loader capacity, hydraulic controls, fuel consumption estimates, fuel tank placement, and maintenance access. The back half walks through the John Deere Smart Connect app's 10-hour service checklist in practical detail. Best for prospective 3025D buyers curious about early ownership realities and the app's maintenance features.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own small farm, with a mechanical background they reference throughout.
The owner says it picks up a tote about halfway full, around 125 gallons, with no issues, but he avoids loading it heavier to prevent bypassing the hydraulics.
It includes checking torque on lug nuts (103 front, 162 rear), cleaning the screen, checking fluids, and rechecking hardware after 3 and 10 hours of operation.
After 10 operational hours the tank was just above half full, so the owner estimates about 20 operational hours per tank, which he considers very good.
Yes, it notified the owner at 9.4 hours that 10-hour maintenance was due, gives torque specs, fluid needs, and lets users mark tasks complete with notes.
