Both sub-compact · same John Deere lineup
John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 1E 23
| Spec | John Deere 1023E | John Deere 1E 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$15,759 | ~$15,734 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 15.3 hp | 16.2 hp |
| Loader lift | 836 lbsat the pivot pin | 803 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 681 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 758 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 6.3 GPM | 7.0 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Weight | 1,345 lbs | 1,475 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 5.6 gal | 5.6 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
John Deere 1023E
What they like
- It's the cheapest way into a new John Deere, and frequent 0% financing deals put it within reach of ordinary homeowners
- It shares the 1025R's frame, axles, and attachment compatibility, so the 120R loader and AutoConnect deck all fit
- The Yanmar diesel is the same family as the 1025R's, and the gap between them is about 2 hp
- The Twin Touch hydrostatic pedals make it one of the friendliest first tractors for a total beginner
- It's light enough to tow with a half-ton truck and a basic utility trailer
- For mowing, snow removal, and light loader chores on a few acres, it does 90% of what the 1025R does for $2,000 less
What they complain about
- The stripped E-trim deletes cruise control, tilt steering, the suspension seat, and fender lights that make the 1025R nicer to live with
- Position control on the 3-point is replaced by a simpler system, so repeatable implement height settings are harder to dial in
- At 21.5 HP and 15.3 PTO HP it's among the weakest tractors on the lot, and thick grass or heavy loader work will slow it down
- The 681 lb 3-point lift rules out heavier rear implements entirely
- Owners who start doing serious loader work almost universally wish they'd bought a 2-series or bigger
- A Kubota BX2380 or Kioti CS2520 at similar money offers comparable or better specs, so the value case rests heavily on the green badge
John Deere 1E 23
What they like
- Carries over the 1023E's 21.5 hp Yanmar 3TNM74F and its 758 lb hitch, so a decade of dealer service knowledge and implement fitment transfers straight across
- The 120R Quik-Park loader goes on and comes off in about a minute with no tools, and lifts 803 lb at the pivot pin
- Folding ROPS clears a low garage door or a barn opening, which is the usual reason a sub-compact ends up living outside
- 4WD and a two-range hydrostatic transmission are standard rather than options, at the bottom of the Deere range
- Six years or 2,000 hours of powertrain coverage - the same term Deere puts on machines three times the price
What they complain about
- No cruise control is offered at all, where the 1M 25 one rung up has it standard, and it shows on any long mowing pass
- No cab is available, so the factory HVAC cab that headlines the new 1 Series is out of reach on this model
- 7.0 gpm of pump flow split evenly between steering and implements leaves only 3.5 gpm for a backhoe or a grapple
- 758 lb at the hitch rules out most 5 ft rotary cutters once a wheel and tailwheel are counted
- 5.6 gal of fuel is a small tank even at 21.5 hp
- Deere publishes no starting price for it, so the only figure available is an individual dealer's own bare base-machine quote