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Read articles →This video documents a real pond-rim leveling project using a laser-controlled box blade on a 1025R, with the owner's wife and dog along for the work. It goes beyond a quick demo: you see the fill-versus-cut workflow, a practical explanation of the laser system's wiring and hydraulics, and an honest cost discussion around the $2,500 price tag. Best for compact-tractor owners curious about laser grading for their own land projects.
An owner-operator channel where the host documents his own property projects alongside family, so expect a casual, hands-on perspective with no dealer affiliation.
The laser system itself costs about $2,500. Adding a Summit hydraulic setup for both lift and tilt functions adds roughly another $1,000.
Three cables run to the box: one for 12-volt power, one for hydraulic control using Deutch connectors, and one for the laser receiver itself.
The owner says it can seem expensive for personal use, but compared to other grading systems with tractor, blade, and laser combined, it is economical, especially for commercial work.
When filling, you must keep a pile of extra dirt with you at all times, whereas when cutting you are always trying to get rid of extra dirt.
