Both compact · same John Deere lineup
John Deere 3025E vs John Deere 3035D
| Spec | John Deere 3025E | John Deere 3035D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$22,790 | ~$25,739 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 24.4 hp | 34.2 hp |
| PTO hp | 18.5 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,186 lbsat the pivot pin | 1,186 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,356 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,081 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.9 GPM | 10.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Weight | 2,354 lbs | 2,811 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 8.2 gal | 9.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| 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 3025E
What they like
- You get a full-size 3-series frame, axles, and lift capacity at a price barely above the sub-compact 2025R - it's the value sweet spot in the Deere lineup
- The 1,356 lb 3-point lift and 300E loader make it far more capable with real implements than any sub-compact
- The bigger frame and heavier weight make it stable and confident on slopes and with a loaded bucket
- Yanmar diesel power with Deere's massive dealer network and outstanding resale value
- Standard Category 1 3-point hitch and larger PTO make it compatible with a huge range of full-size implements
- The larger 8.2-gallon fuel tank means far fewer refuels than the 1 and 2 series
What they complain about
- It's the stripped-down E model, so it lacks the deluxe features, hydraulic outlets, and refinement of the pricier 3R models
- Only 24.4 HP - the same power band as a sub-compact - so it's not fast and can bog in heavy tillage or a big rotary cutter
- No mid-PTO or drive-over mower deck option, so it's not the tractor for finish mowing large lawns
- You pay a Deere premium versus a comparably specced Kubota L2501 or Kioti CK, which often cost less
- Some owners wish they'd stepped up to the 3038E for the extra 13 HP that costs relatively little more
- Base tires and lack of a loader self-leveling feature are common upgrade complaints
John Deere 3035D
What they like
- 30.4 PTO hp turns a 6 ft rotary cutter comfortably, which the 3025D cannot really drive
- Gear drive sends more engine power to the PTO than a hydrostatic of the same rating, because there is no pump-and-motor loss in the path
- 2,081 lb at 24 in. behind the link arms, the same hitch as the turbocharged 3043D above it
- 10.3 gpm total pump flow, 5.9 gpm of it to implements - a step up from the 3025D's 8.9 gpm
- 9.7 gal of fuel is generous for the class and 2.2 gal more than any 3E model carries
- Around $25,739 on Deere's published base list, which puts it near the hydrostatic 3032E while offering four more horsepower
What they complain about
- Above 25 hp this engine runs a diesel particulate filter with regeneration cycles, the exact thing the 3025D below it sidesteps
- No hydrostatic option exists on the D line, so loader cycles mean clutching and shuttling all day
- No cab is offered on any 3D model
- The 300E loader's 1,186 lb at the pivot pin drops to 845 lb measured 500 mm ahead of the pin, which is the number that matters on forks
- No cruise control, which the hydrostatic 3E and 3R models offer and which is missed on long mowing passes