more of this type of videos would be nice . there is always something to learn and give us a different perceptive on working with our tractor

Tim, consider have a video teaching Jason how to evening spread the material. In my opinion it is much more DIFFICULT to spread material evening that load material...Bob

This guy did a 100 times better than i did my first time!!! Must be your great guidance Tim.

I am a newbie tractor owner and was attempting to move my first pile of crushed asphalt today... When I stopped for dinner I watched this video,priceless....thanks!

Love the “Basics” concept, Tim. Thanks!

Tim, Thank you as a new user of a JD 2025R this has to be one of the most helpful videos I've seen. I hope you do more of them with some of the other implements. More BASICS please.

Good video Tim!! Also a HUGE THANK YOU for the lube shuttle grease gun you gave to our church!! The guys who volunteer to mow have been very impressed as they keep everything greased!! It was a great day to encourage all the volunteers!!

I think your video is a good way to help new owners to learn techniques and tips. Well done Tim. Even as an old timer, I enjoy seeing new owners discover the enjoyment of tractor ownership and what can be done with them, plus I always enjoy the opportunity to learn some tricks and brush up on techniques. Thanks and blessings to you and Christy!

Your a good teacher Tim, I’ve learned a lot over the years watching you and number 1 thing is seat time. And learn by your mistakes.

Your videos such as this one are the primary reason that I enjoy watching your channel. Very informative and instructional for the novice tractor owner, you do a great job of teaching the know-how basics, exactly like this. Thank you so much and please continue with instructional videos like this. Love them!!

I have years of snow removal experience and have had a tractor for years, but I still enjoy these videos. Way to go Tim.

Hey Tim, just a suggestion. Spray the ‘sweet’ spot on the bucket level gauge yellow. The visual is much easier and quicker to identify than the curve in the round bar, IMHO. I have an older JD 4310. Always struggled with a full bucket on first attempt. Will be paying more attention to when I curl the bucket now. Stay safe and keep the vids coming.

Great job Tim. Not only help to Jason, but a lot of help for us learners.

To Tim, *_THANKS!_* I bought my first tractor just last summer and all this time I was just "guesstimating" what was level and truth is, I was off quite a bit and always had trouble breaking into a pile of dirt that had set up too long. After using the advice in this video, I'm now getting a heaping scoop effortlessly, even without 4 wheel drive engaged or the rear wheels locked!

Tim, I have to thank you for this GREAT video........ As a first time 1025r owner....... i had put 5 hours on the machine and was unable to scoop up the boulders all over my property.........but after watching this video....... i havent missed one. Thanks so much for the content !!!!

FIRST, get that ROPS up! Even on level ground, you can flip it with the bucket up in the air (too tight a turn going too fast are the primary culprits there, but even if you always go slow, it’s a good habit to be in).

Tim, I have been watching your videos for a while now to get some tips etc and this one was excellent. Our church bought a new tractor last year after I did some research and have basically learnt from you and others (and trial and error) about how to be effective. THis video was one area that I seemed to struggle with and you explained it brilliantly... thanks

Perfect video. I just bought my first tractor equipped with a FE loader (Kubota L3902) and was pleased to find your informative video. Knowing to push in with the bucket level...then curling after resistance is felt is quite helpful to the beginner. Like you demonstrated, I was trying to curl as I was going into the dirt resulting in low volume buckets of material. I'm heading back out to practice my newfound technique. Also was helpful to show how to shake the bucket to level the load for transit. I've seen many folks spilling material out along the way since they don't shake. THANKS!!

One trick I learned from those in the colder regions that have frozen stone - they drag back the top to the front and then scoop up the front now free of ice. They do it that way with dirt and rock all year long. Works great.

I mark my bucket level indicator with permanent markers color coded to the attachment. I also use inexpensive aftermarket backup cameras and monitor to view the front of the attachment from the tractor seat. The camera can be mounted to the attachment with a bracket or used with a strong magnetic mount to move from one attachment to.another. Enjoyed the video.

Excellent video Tim, I learned a good bit from this myself. It won’t be much longer before I’ll be purchasing my first actual tractor, a 1025R. Your videos are very educational and helpful. I enjoy learning from the master.

Hello Tim, very nice video. Nothing beats teaching someone how to operate equipment in real world scenarios. Just a thought maybe you could start another segment of your channel "Tips and Tricks Thursday" or "Tim's Tips and Tricks". Anyhow, as always good quality video. Thanks.

Very helpful step by step beginners video. Thank you.

I had the perfect practice media when I first received my 1025R. We had just had a dumptruck load of milled hardwood "ends" from a lumbermill delivered for our livingroom stove. 9" to 12" long and 6" to 8" thick hardwood blocks. Gave me the opportunity to learn the level, float and lift/curl features without a massive weight. Worked great compaired to handcarts we relied on in prior years!

Great job Tim...as a first time tractor owner, this video was very helpful. Keep'm coming.

We all needed reminded of the basics now and then, thanks!

Tim, great video for those of us that are beginners in the world of tractors!

Tim....you taught Jason correctly! It will become second nature for him before long!

Very helpful for me, a future tractor owner. Thanks for the lesson.

Great info for new tractor owners for sure...thanks Tim

Great video Tim. Always good information to learn from or to just get a refresher.

Thanks for the basics. I’m a first time tractor owner and have a lot to learn.

Great video Tim. We all need to be reminded of the basics some times.

Jason did a great job, the way I learned was to get on my loader and practice. Didn't have anyone to tell me how to do it.Love the videos!

It will be very helpful to new users have a day love from TEXAS

Thanks Tim...We got a new orange machine 2 years ago at the Scout camp (Canada) & I have always had problems loading. Great video !

Thank you for posting this informative video. As I have my first subcompact tractor on order and have never operated a tractor, I'm one for whom this was very helpful. I'll watch it again the day before my tractor arrives... probably more than once!

Awesome how you were able to help show this feller the ropes. Good job, driver.

PLEASE help me. Beginner here!! Tim, you were by far the best of all tractor you tube channels in giving me extensive info to decide on buying my 1025R. With 25 hours on it ( most mowing ) & after my 1st use of loader to help friend spread "crusher run" of gravel to add to & level her driveway: I feel like I am in need of much more info. This video is great. Can you please consider making even more INTRO level videos??? Example: I know my loader can handle 600lbs safely (maybe more) but for this very budget restrained owner .. per specs, HP concerns & wanting to know BEST practices to make sure I do it right. So HOW TOs that are like teaching a person who may not be able to understand the manual). I have so little time and NEED to not break anything. AND when showing the operator...perhaps edit in or ZOOM to the hand controls. Another example, close ups on REAL life challenges to install and removal of quick connect mid mount mower. PROPER carrying of loads ( low to ground) and CLOSE UP on what you are doing at the level indicator. I didnt remember from manual re level. IM going to have a mini stroke reading and looking for videos. ( no time after c19 related job loss... WANT to eventually use my 1025r for small for hire jobs locally. WAS a paramedic for 30 years and I saw a lot of mishaps..some fatal for well meaning weekend farmers. ROPS up disclaimer for sure. ALSO NEED BEST ECONOMICAL Couner weight for loader and snow pusher /BEST FOR LONG term use (fuel economy, wear and tear on machine). THANK YOU in advance AND I WILL STICK with you and Christie because you truly are the best. - Grateful city slicker turned country gal here!

I'm 66 and I just got my first tractor yesterday, (it's a used, but not abused JD-4300) Anyway, I wanted to tell you that I found this to be very informative. And I intend to watch many more of your videos to pick up as many free tips and tricks as I can get. 😊

Anyone who hasn't used a loader needs somewhere to start Teaching Time With Tim.

Great video Tim!! I too found the hydraulics smoother with my MSL, but I have attributed that to the fact that I don't have to level a load going up or down. You mentioned the shake shake in one of my videos, the shake shake is quite difficult with the MSL, not sure if the linkages absorb that or not. But it is equally difficult shaking a load level or shaking the bucket after dumping to get "sticky" material out of the bucket.

Tim your such a good teacher wish I had someone like you when I first time on my bx23s I can't count the number of times I scalped the grass learning lol.

Hey Tim 🚜 great vlog I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲💯

Great tutorial, thanks, I pickup my first tractor this week so this sure will help

Tim’s a good teacher. Regarding the toothbar, I find that it’s more difficult to get a full load with the bar on.

Thanks Tim this video help me to better understand how to load my bucket I'm a first time tractor owner

Great demo, thank you!!

Very nice job on teaching a new tractor user.

Great explanation Tim!! Thank you

Good lesson, very helpful!

Thanks for the video, I am in the middle of dealing with my gravel pile to bring up ground levels around a building. Cheers, good advice.

Good job Tim. One thing you should have covered with a newbie is making sure he has proper ballast in the rear. Makes using the loader easier and way safer.

Good video. At the end of the curl I lift up as high as I can and shake (if on fairly level ground) and bring down and one final shake.

Great video with good examples for the beginner like me!

Jason, if you are out there reading this comment, congratulations! 🍾🎊🎈🎉 That’s a beautiful tractor. I’m sure some time has passed since this was filmed. How’s it going so far? Any words of wisdom you’d like to share? I’m happy for you. 👍

good job on the video Tim , Im almost convinced to get the msl loader, even though the msl loader doesnt seem to curl enough i believe if you could weight what each bucket handles , lyou would find out that the msl loader has the same amount of material after you do the shaking part of gettin rid of lose material . I notice when your friend put the msl bucket into the pile and did his curl , he had a loaded bucket

Very good video for the beginner. Should help a lot of new tractor owners feel more confident using a loader.

Thanks Tim! My new 1025R will be delivered this week. First time loader user

You could really see the difference between the MSL and NSL as far as a full level bucket is concerned. I’m glad I have a NSL.

Great video. I had to figure all this out via trial and error-a lot of practice.

Good advice for a newbie Tim. Now, Jason get out there and play. Experience is the next class, learn the “feel”! Also Tim, NICE “equipment “ yard. Wish mine was as extensive lol

this a good way for first tthe good workime people when we started out there was no leavling bar it was all done with eye sight but you do a good job teaching him keep up

Nice job as always.

One of the reasons you need to backup with these SCUT is the lift of the main cylinder actually pushes the entire bucket assembly forward. Think of an arc. It doesn't operate like a skid steer where it goes up and down vertically. It is really apparent when pushing into a pile like you were doing. Backing out a bit provides the relief to allow the lift arc to overcome the resistance.

Great video Tim very informative

Tim, all your video are extremely helpful for a newbie. Take no offense but the best part is a verse at the end. God Bless!

That a boy, Tim! Great teachers are hard to come by!!!

I always enjoy your content. We are just up the road in Purdue country.

There were a couple times your right foot looked like it was going to get run over! Good job with the teaching, most folks can show someone what they're doing, but don't have a clue as to how they do it, nor explain it clearly.

I could see this being a series on your channel. Making videos of basic tractor skills for new tractor buyers. Ive got to 1025r to help with my business just from watching your channel. It helps out alot and i see the 1025r a labor saver. I can hire less people or none if i can just use the tractor.

I just got my JD 1023 a few months ago so I am new to these videos. I owned a farm for 25 years and I have thousands of hours on skid steer loaders, wheel loaders, and backhoes. Those have much more lifting power, on my JD 510 backhoe when you pull the lift lever those cylinders are going to extend. Either the bucket goes up or if you are hooked under a stump the back wheels are going to come off the ground. The other thing is these little loaders will not do two functions at a time. If you are curling the bucket even if it is all the way curled it will not lift. You have to center the control lever and then pull back.

Thank you! Now I know why my level indicator isn't level...off to adjust it. Good stuff, as always Tim!

Great video. Seems like Jason picked it up pretty quickly. On a side note, looks like the NSL secures the load a little better when working with loose material like that.

Great job. Getting the last bits of a pile would be a good video too.

Lovin the "shake shake"

Helpful. Thank you

Tim Christi and friend this is going to help a lot we gor 60 yards of dirt to fill low spots I had a lot of problems at now can use your stile with mine and should do a much better job next time thanks God Bless All PaK

Thanks, been using a 2305 for a few years but didn't know about shake shake.

Big difference between MSL vs NSL loaders. If I were doing more bucket work I would prefer NSL. The bucket gives more curl, less spillage and would seem to carry more material per load. Fork work is a different story...

Thank you Tim

Another Great Video Tim I enjoy watching your videos keep up the great work and I get my 1025r May 20th or sooner and it's because of your videos I went with John deere and the 1025r always learing something from your videos aswell

Good and informative thanks

Just bought my first tractor. John Deere 1025r, in a large part due to your video series on you tube. John Deere should take notice if they haven’t already and send some compensation your way. Location... south east of Tulsa Ok

Loader Skills 101. 45 Minute class. 3 Credit points. Thanks. I learned something new.

Sweet! I just got a tractor and been using it for awhile, this is great cuz sometimes I felt I was breaking it.

Tim u done good , everybody needs to start somewhere

This was good info for a new guy!! You gotta learn to walk before you run!

This is funny I just taught my son how to pick up material with the bucket on my 1025r today and I just saw this video today

Thanks helpful to operator of Kubota 5200 after 3 or 4 years .not too elementary but helpful. 😊

Can you show us how to dump and distribute the load? Also, using the bucket edge to drag to smooth out.

Great video!!

I had no clue you could adjust the level indicator. Got a new project.thanks.

Its been 30 years since I sat on a tractor seat. Watching this brought back plenty of memories on a 30 HP Yanmar with my son as a 2 YO on my lap - he's now 34 but you can do the math! Im still confused about self leveling buckets and NSL vs MSL

Thanks for the instructional video. It's great to know how to purchase and maintain but the bulk of time and opportunity will be opporating the equipment. As always, thanks for sharing scripture.

Great elementary stuff for a newer owner like me. Keep these great videos coming! Could you possibly do a grading video?

Thank you! Need more beginner video lessons!!

I know this video is from some months ago, and that you said at the end that there are more advanced techniques etc... I grew up on tractors but never REALLY learned to load a bucket until I graduated high school and went to work as a High Lift operator processing coal. As you can see by watching this video back, when you tell him to start into the pile and the machine starts laboring, you can see the front tires lifting off the ground. At this point you have him rolling the bucket back. I would suggest lifting the boom slightly before rolling it back, which will put weight on the front tires, not trying to lift it through the pile but lift it to put weight back on the front tires. Then you roll the bucket back about half way and continue pushing forward while gently lifting the boom. Now the slope on the underside of your bucket will actually lift the bucket as you drive forward. The other thing this does is keeps from that "jerking" motion you can see while his front wheels are off the ground, leading to broken pins or bent booms... I understand this is a little more advanced method of filling your bucket, but if you learn it this way you can learn to make it look like it's all done in one motion, you can drive into a pile, back out, shake the bucket as you back out and have a heaped bucket almost every time. One last thing to mention, being in 4WD does absolutely nothing for you, if you do not lift the boom to keep weight on the front wheels... as soon as your front wheels leave the ground you might as well just be in 2wd. By lifting the boom, you keep all 4 wheels in solid contact with the ground giving you more "pushing" traction. Hopefully my explanation is clear enough and helps someone! Love your videos though Tim, you are an asset to tractor owners everywhere!

This was great. How about a video series of basic operations?

Enjoyed the video