I would disconnect it and it would just bleed off to the ground making it hard to reconnect even if I tried right after I took it off. of the tractor. 
Bought this tractor 3 years ago to manage farming one acre and mowing several acres of rough field. So I am glad I have the Deere mid 3rd function for my grapple, there have been times, Where I had to gather up some brush was happy that I was able to use my loader and grapple without removing the backhoe or unhooking the PB to run the Summit kit. Traded in my 1025R for this one. will require a set of bushings to enlarge the pin to fit with the iMatch hooks. Transmission has two speeds - hi and lo range. Cost should always be a concern. 1Offer valid for $250 off all New JohnDeere Sub-Compact and Compact Tractors when purchased with two or more JohnDeere or Frontier Implements purchased from an authorized JohnDeere dealer between 03 May 2022 to 02 August 2022. Adding a hydrosplus diverter can get you the ability to do more functions. I like to tinker, so having the extra spools is great. 
Small enough to cut grass with, but packs enough hydraulic and PTO power to do most anything I need it todo, from grading, rotary mowing, and seeding. Ben, you need the summit rear and front system. Kanzaki is a U.S.-registered trademark of Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Tractor did not have the power to back up a slight incline with a full bucket of topsoil just wouldn't move. Essentially its the same thing, just one is a built in warrantied item (JD 3rd function) and the other is an aftermarket item, functionally they are both basically the same. Im not trying to save costs here Im trying to make this tractor as versatile as possible for business use to cover all scenarios and combination of tasks. Average down payment is 10%. I carefully reviewed and looked at the 1025R. If I got a new one I would get a bigger one I think. Only because of limitations of having a 3.5 gpm flow. Power is provided by a durable and efficient high-torque 3-cylinder Yanmar TNV Series diesel engine. My sales person has been asking me. they are painful to purchase individually.
Like the reasons you stated are the reason I want to get the John Deere 3rd SCV on the mid in case I need to use it for a front grapple while I still have the 4 spool summit hydraulics connected to other attachments or have a backhoe connected. The flow that normally would run from the valve to the curl/dump cylinders is diverted to the grapple cylinder(s), also rendering the curl/dump cylinders stuck in the current position. Larger tires, more lift capacity on loader and stronger hoe. Only found one thing I am a little disappointed with and that is what you have to go through to get to the main drive shaft front U joint grease fitting up by the engine. Grass and weeds wrapped around the shaft building up the diameter until clearance around the shaft was gone. At that point the side pressure snapped off the splined stub that sticks out the front of the transmission where the shaft connects. If you can think of a reason youd need more three rear spools (top link, tilt link, and two more unique hydraulic functions) then yes, the JD option is the one to go with. Infinite ground speeds, even at full throttle, to match the job, Faster, easier, and more precise to operate than competitive tractors with treadle pedal design (toe-heel), Large rubber foot pedals were designed for operator comfort and allow for convenient operation of the tractor. Heres a link to the kit if you zoom in on the 4 spool picture, youll see the joystick (controls 2 spools) and the control box (controls the other 2 spools) that gets put on the loader SCV. Heavier and sturdier, which is what I needed. Ive got the 4 spool summit kit and one of the 4 spools runs to the middle of the tractor (where a JD 3rd function would run. I hope this helps anyone that's stuck between the 1025R and the 2025R like I was. Full instrumentation is standard equipment for operating convenience and confidence.Updated automotive-style instrument panel includes: Updated seat design offers improved back support for more comfortable operation. Loader leaks down quickly! It is a very great up-grade. (See operator's manual for instructions. Simply change the push/pull plunger knob on this valve fromthe operator stationto switch functions and keep working. 0% APR for 72 months only. I dug a 20x40' pit 6' deep in near solid rock with the front end loader and teeth down on the box blade. See participating dealer for details and other financing options. Any more then 2 , I would not have gotten my switches mounted into that pocket. Yet they delivered it in that condition. Taxes, freight, setup, insurance, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. This little tractor is a beast! One set of bushings comes with the iMatch Quick-Hitch. Sales to government agencies, company direct sales or other individuals or entities participating in any JohnDeere Special Discount Program or Rental Business Program are not eligible. Yanmar is a U.S.-registered trademark of Yanmar Company Limited. It was not till later that I decided to add the 260B to my 2025R. NOTE: In the above picture with the rotary cutter, the bushing set BW15056 is shown. It makes no financial sense to get the JD kit thanks to Tim and his work with summit. It has served me well. Would I need a diverter? Dont forget to add the Powerbeyond if you dont plan on getting a BH (PB is a required element for the BH). Its slower to do 2 functions than 2 separate functions sometimes. iMatch AutoHitch is the next generation of the successful iMatch Quick-Hitch that allows operators to hook up the PTO shaft of certain PTO-driven implements. I purchased a Frontier brand 54" rock bucket later that allows you to grub Cactus and move softball and bigger size rock with ease while letting the dirt fall through the "teeth". . But if your still not sure. Loader, backhoe, mower I thought wow what more could you ask for. It can also go from Tractor>summit>BH> return to tractor if the hoses work better that way. I use this for Grinding Stumps, and other general tractor work. Save $250 USD on 2025R Compact Tractors only. The 3 point is needed to hook it up. Theyll all work at the same time as mentioned (with the exception of a diverter, more below on that) but on these smaller tractors, flow is the limitation. Just order it, and take it to them. I get what your saying, just hadnt really thought about it, but really I have never needed my rear scvs functional while the BH was mounted on the machine. Still looks great. If not for the fact that I own other JD equipment that has served well my rating would not have been as generous. I have to make sure I am not lifting and or curly while trying to get my grapple to close, or at times I go to lifting and which stops grapple from fully closing and I drop what I was picking up. I have nothing against the 1025R it is a bit more fancy nicer seat 12volt outlet storage compartment but the 2025R is more of a work tractor and all those extras could be added if you feel there necessary well worth the extra $$$$. I know very little about these hydraulic Systems and its great to be able to talk to people that are knowledgeable in this area. They can install it. I only ended up using 2 of the John Deere hard lines and the rest are in my shed the extra lines are a waste of my money. Prices and savings are in U.S. dollars. I was VERY surprised how much power this tractor has and how much you can push in 4 wheel drive. service told me because i bought it in the, spring they were rushing through every thing, have broken signal lights by mowing near branches, 3 point stays on tractor to connect 270a backhoe. ), Inside diameter:2.24 to 2.26 cm (0.88 to 0.89 in. I would love you input Tim if you see this. The ROPs has less room to mount it then a 1025Rs ROPS. So with all that being said. Some restrictions apply. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. The range lever is located next to the left-hand fender (A), conveniently within reach of the operator. Then I reviewed and looked at the 2025R. I purchased mine with the 130H loader(Quick Attach) and 270A backhoe. And must admit i was impressed. *Product may be shown with optional features not reflected in the advertised price. Offer is available only at participating United States dealers. I went with the two SCV summit kit. Please note: Two of the 4 functions will be on a joystick replacement, with the other two using toggle switches. Below is the mid outlets for the summit kit with 3rd function add on. A JD front 3rd function will work with the summit kit (and at the same time) however plumbing one spool of the summit kit to the mid 3rd function location accomplishes the same thing. Seat adjustment lever is located on the right-hand side of the seat.
https://tractoruniverse.com/forums/topic/summit-hydraulic-kit-on-a-2025r/. One mistake I made when having the hydraulic lines made for the grapple was to have 1/4 connectors put on the 1/2 lines to eliminate the use of an adapter fitting for the Artillian splitter block. So thered be no benefit to gain by having John deer also install a 3rd mid selective control valve? Twin Touch foot controls allow selecting both speed and direction of travel with a touch of the toe. No morechanging hoses or getting hydraulic fluid on your hands when switching between mowing and loader work. I also added the Deere 3rd function for my grapple, partially because I wanted Deeres thumb controller on the Joystick . See participating dealer for details and other financing options. These bushings allow the hooks on the iMatch and the pins on the rotary cutter to fit together properly. i find myself using the backhoe more. Great little machine. Just because they offer 4 scv model, if you dont really need it, space is more limmited on the rear of the 2025R compared to the 1025R that Tim and Matt have. Did I understand that right? Thanks for your input. The tires are sorta thin IMO. Prickly pear cactus is no problem either. Would it be the more frugal way of doing it nope, not at all and Id still add the summit kit for rear outlets (need at least one for my MCS and another for the hydraulic top link). That's another key feature over the 1025R. I intend to also purchase the summit hydraulics 4 spool electric rear remote valve kit. I wanted a tractor that could do it all and the 2025R was the one for me. such a good product. Why are you disconnecting the summit kit to connect the BH? Prices and models may vary by dealer. With extention hoses, theres no reason that the loader lift/lower and curl/dump cant be controlled from the summit kit (but with the scv and mid ports, theres no good reason to do this. Subject to approved installment credit with JohnDeere Financial. I have a 3720 that came with a Third SCV for the mid-mount mower. Yea, in my case Id like to keep the summit kit connected, since my front 3rd function is on it. Company. I fully intend and to have the dealer prepare it to be grapple ready with the hard lines to the front of the loader arms. Mow, bushhog, load and grade gravel road. Sales to government agencies, company direct sales or other individuals or entities participating in any JohnDeere Special Discount Program or Rental Business Program are not eligible. I installed a John Deere power beyond kit and the 4th & 5th SCV kit, as well a manual diverter on the third function and a 3 spool electric splitter on the 4th SCV.