Not to rag on other brands, but I used to own a 1025R so I'm a member of a JD tractor forum. People are complaining about poor assembly quality of their new green tractors. Bolts that are not torqued properly at the factory leading other issues shortly after bringing it home.
JD's response is that bolts loosen up, have to be checked regularly, and that any damage as a result of loose bolts is a lack of owner maintenance so they're not covering it under warranty. . .
For me, my 1025R was the most frustrating tractor I've ever owned. Enough so that finally gave up and traded it in on an orange tractor. I've been happy ever since.
I won't buy another JD product.
JD's response is that bolts loosen up, have to be checked regularly, and that any damage as a result of loose bolts is a lack of owner maintenance so they're not covering it under warranty. . .
For me, my 1025R was the most frustrating tractor I've ever owned. Enough so that finally gave up and traded it in on an orange tractor. I've been happy ever since.
I won't buy another JD product.
