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Overview
An owner's honest regret-driven take on choosing the manual 60D deck over the auto-connect system on a 2017 1025R. The video walks through the step-by-step manual attachment process in real detail, PTO engagement trick included, then shows cut quality and striping on roughly four acres. Most useful for buyers deciding between manual and auto-connect, or new owners struggling with deck hookup.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on experience from their own rural Ohio property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
Spec overview
John Deere 1025R
- PTO horsepower
- 18.2 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
- 3-point lift capacity
- 758 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 3.5 gpm