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Read articles →A practical owner walkthrough showing exactly how to grease a 1026R, loader, backhoe, and tractor, from loading a cartridge into a pneumatic grease gun through wiping fittings clean to reaching awkward backhoe zerks by extending the attachment. Covers grease selection (NLGI #2, mentions JD brand and Tractor Supply alternatives) and fitting counts. Best for first-time owners who want a step-by-step visual reference rather than a spec-heavy review.
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John Deere recommends their own brand grease, but also says a general purpose NLGI number two grease works, such as a premium heavy duty grease from Tractor Supply.
There are six fittings on each side of the front loader, for a total of twelve fittings to grease.
You need to extend or open up the backhoe a little to get into the tight spots that are hard to reach when it is curled up.
Wiping the tip off before greasing prevents dirt from getting into the bearing and moving pieces inside the joint.
