The 835R John Deere. 30 days of impressions pros and cons 

Thank you! Your reply is both validating and helpful. I too rev the rpm’s up to keep belt engaged. I haven’t made any videos lately, but I took my gator in and had them shim the clutch plates for tighter parameters and it helped noticeably, however it’s not a 100% fix. I too just started using Low for most of my travels on this hilly property. Much more control, and I’m sure it’s much easier on the belt in the long run.

Exactly! Tonight coming down my steep dam road it freewheeled on me. The dealership put spacers in the clutch assembly to tighten the parameters so as to help with this. It helped, but it’s certainly not dummy proof. The bill would have been $700, but the dealership knocked it down to $268. Deere however will not acknowledge the problem, and I can guess that’s due to the liability of admitting negligence. So… Deere isn’t exactly taking the humble helpful road on this issue.

Noted! I’m teasing the idea of putting tracks on it for winter fun use. Big money! That’s why I’m still deliberating.

Thanks!

Thank you 🙏🏼. I don’t have any special knowledge to add to your question. Maybe this winter I’ll add a few videos, life got busy.

Certainly, I think it all comes down to your application. The Kubota diesel is undoubtedly the real work horse, and for that reason I kept it and use both still. The hydrostat transmission in Kubota is way more durable than belt drive system in Deere. The Kubota dump bed is hydraulically lifted instead of the electric hoist on Deere. On the flip side… I prefer the Deere any day over kubota for quick transport, comfort and light utility use of hauling firewood, saws, and misc tasks. Last summer we gave these two machines the ultimate test by spreading 3/4 inch gravel. The Kubota was in its zone handling the heavy materials and dumping. The Deere pooped out, and I felt like I was going to prematurely end up at the parts counter if kept using it. So we parked it after 4 rounds of loading and dumping and used Kubota to finish spreading the 48 yards of rock. I’m kind of a big guy with bad knees and unfortunately driving the Kubota is somewhat painful as I can barely fit in cab. I usually drive it with one foot hanging outside … but that’s a me problem associated with being well north of 300 pounds and 6’3 with knees that don’t bend. With the Deere I’ve enjoyed multiple 50-100 mile trail rides up in the mountains straight out my back door to restaurant in the middle of the coast range, it’s like a mini pick up with great storage and cab comforts, none of which make work more efficient per say, but duels as a recreational rig. Top speed 52, so you’re not gonna impress anyone at the HOV park, but you’ll be dry, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and it’s easier to convince my wife to ride along with those creature comforts. Hope this helps.

@@wallyinthewoodsthank you exactly the feedback I’m needing. 6’5” here so comfort is also a concern. Appreciate it.

Thank you, perhaps this winter as I have more free time. I have a couple videos from earlier this year still stuck in editing stage. I hope to push these out soon. Meaning… by thanksgiving. Not sure how much M62 there is on them. But your request is noted!

Okay sounds good I'll look for them. I also had a question as it relates to picking up the precast concrete blocks with the M62. How easily were you able to pick them up? Were you able to pick them up to full height? Were you able to lift them with ease? Thanks

@@larrypage2089 I wouldn’t say it was easy, or full lift to top. The 3850 lb block certainly requires everything the M62 has to do a lift. I wouldn’t want to try it without the hoe on the back. So far I’ve only lifted the blocks to 4 or 5’. I was just happy to have a unit that could move them around.

Through Deere

It does, however I like to use it so I don’t spin out and throw gravel

@@wallyinthewoods just upgraded to the 835R last Wednesday. Hopefully I enjoy the gator

Hmmmmm, my gator doesn’t have a back seat for back seat drivers, and yet… here we are.