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Overview
A father-son comparison built around one specific question: how do the 1026R and 2036R actually perform mowing a real lawn? The video runs side-by-side passes on the same grass, briefly contrasts the deck-height controls (knob vs. dial, 54D vs. D60 Command Cut), and delivers a simple cut-quality verdict. Thin on specs and numbers, but useful for anyone specifically weighing these two models for finish-mowing duty.
Posted by the Jeds Shropshire channel, where Ryan describes it as his review channel, suggesting an enthusiast owner rather than a dealer, though little else about the channel is established.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 2038R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.2 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | 1,949 lbf (pivot) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | 1,356 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.2 gpm |