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Read articles →This is a hands-on DIY walkthrough of the known air cleaner defect on 1025R/2025R tractors, where a cracked bracket can crack the valve cover and destroy the engine. The owner identifies which mounting style is at risk, then removes the old front-to-back canister and installs the updated side-mounted kit step by step, including part sourcing, tools needed, and a post-install test run. Best for owners confirming they have the risky setup and want to do the fix themselves.
Posted by the Tractor Hoarders channel, an owner doing his own repair and openly sharing where he bought parts, with no sponsorship claimed.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 2025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R NSL: 2008 lbf (49 in bucket) or 1816 lbf (53 in bucket); 120R MSL: 1591 lbf; D120: 1808 lbf; H120: 1819 lbf (at pivot pin) | H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1177 lb | 1433 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
