Compact against Sub-Compact · same John Deere lineup
John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 1R 25
| Spec | John Deere 2025R | John Deere 1R 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$21,768 | ~$20,897 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | dealer list, not MSRP |
| Size class | Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 24.2 hp | 23.2 hp |
| PTO hp | 18 hp | 17.8 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,023 lbsat the pivot pin | 803 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,150 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 915 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 6.4 GPM | 7.4 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Weight | 1,755 lbs | 1,872 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 5.4 gal | 5.4 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| 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 2025R
What they like
- Much stronger 1,150 lb 3-point lift than the 1025R, so it handles heavier rear implements like box blades and rotary cutters far better
- The 220R loader lifts over 1,000 lbs, a meaningful upgrade over the 1025R for material handling
- Keeps the beloved AutoConnect drive-over mower deck, so you still mount the deck without leaving the seat
- The longer wheelbase and extra weight give it a more planted, stable feel than the 1025R for loader and slope work
- Cruise control standard on the HST makes long mowing sessions much easier on the operator
- It's a genuine step up in capability while still fitting in a standard garage and trailer easily
What they complain about
- It costs noticeably more than a 1025R for only a modest bump in engine HP, so many owners debate whether it's worth the jump
- Still only 24.2 engine HP and 18 PTO HP, so the power is unchanged from the 1025R - you're paying mostly for lift and size
- The tiny 5.4-gallon fuel tank carries over, meaning frequent refueling on big jobs
- Deere's proprietary loader and deck lock you out of cheaper third-party attachments
- Fully equipped it pushes past $22K, encroaching on 3025E territory which has more real power
- Ground clearance is still fairly low for rough terrain compared to a 3-series
- The premium Deere pricing means a comparably capable Kubota LX or Kioti CK often costs less
John Deere 1R 25
What they like
- 915 lb at 24 in. behind the link arms is 157 lb more hitch capacity than the 1M 25, which is the entire reason to step up to it
- 7.4 gpm of total pump output with 3.9 gpm reaching implements, against 6.3 gpm total on the 1M 25
- A 63 in. wheelbase and 1,872 lb base weight sit noticeably more planted on a slope than the shorter 1 Series machines
- Factory-installed HVAC cab is available and cruise control is standard
- The 120R Quik-Park loader comes off without tools when the tractor is wanted for mowing instead
- Six years or 2,000 hours of powertrain coverage
What they complain about
- Only two rear selective control valves, where the lighter 1M 25 is specified with three
- 5.4 gal is the smallest fuel tank in the new 1 Series despite this being the heaviest machine in it
- Deere markets it as a sub-compact, but at 1,872 lb and 63 in. it is doing a 2 Series tractor's job and wants 2 Series-sized implements and storage space
- Still 23.2 hp, identical to the 1M 25, so the extra 316 lb of machine is carried on no extra power
- Deere publishes no starting price; the base-machine figure here rests on a single dealer's published bare-tractor quote