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Read articles →An owner-operator walkaround and first-till-of-the-season session with the Land Pride RTR0550 on a John Deere 1025R. Covers the reverse-tine design, annual maintenance checks (oil, grease zerks, fluid film storage), hookup without a quick hitch, and a few operating tips like using low RPM engagement and keeping the rear shield closed for finer soil. Best for 1025R owners weighing this exact tiller.
An owner-operator sharing personal experience from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
Hook up the connections as usual and tighten the adjustable buckles, then attach it to the PTO shaft, which the owner says is very easy.
Check the oil level, grease all the zerks, and make sure fluids are checked and everything moves freely before starting for the season.
Yes, closing the rear shield creates a finer soil mixture compared to tilling with the shield door open.
To minimize startup torque in case something seized up over the winter that he is not aware of.
