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Read articles →A casual, lighthearted episode where Tim and neighbor Jimmy use a John Deere 1025R with bucket hooks and a chain to load a heavy fireplace insert into a truck, a simple, low-stakes task completed without drama. It briefly highlights bolt-on bucket hooks as an affordable bucket upgrade. Best for owners looking for relatable, everyday tractor utility ideas rather than any technical depth.
Tractor Time with Tim is a family-oriented owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, presented in an informal, entertainment-first style rather than from an expert or dealership perspective.
You can get these hooks at Boltonhooks.com. They are very inexpensive and totally transform your bucket, letting you do much more with just hooks and a simple chain.
Yes, Tim and Jimmy used the 1025R with bucket hooks and a chain to lift a heavy, three to four hundred pound fireplace insert into the back of a truck without any problems.
