John Deere
John Deere 2025R
The John Deere 2025R is a compact utility tractor bridging the 1-series and 3-series, powered by a Yanmar diesel with more loader and hitch capacity than the 1025R. It suits owners who want sub-compact ease with more lifting muscle.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓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
- ✓Same huge Deere dealer network and legendary resale value as the rest of the family
- ✓Cruise control standard on the HST makes long mowing sessions much easier on the operator
- ✓Independent PTO and Twin Touch pedals give the refined, beginner-friendly operation Deere is known for
- ✓It's a genuine step up in capability while still fitting in a standard garage and trailer easily
Cons
- ✗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
- ✗For the money, some owners feel they should have stepped up to a 3025E for the extra engine grunt
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