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Read articles →A side-by-side walkaround of a 1023E and 1025R using actual used inventory, covering loader differences (pinned vs. quick-attach bucket, D120 upgrade options), backhoe variants (260 vs. 260B), and comfort features like tilt steering, work lights, and toolbox. The presenter frankly calls the 2-horsepower gap insignificant and pegs the used price difference at $1,000, $3,000. Best for shoppers weighing whether the 1025R upgrades justify the premium.
Good Works Tractors is a dealership that sells used tractors and ships attachments nationwide, so expect a sales-adjacent perspective, though the presenter does offer candid assessments alongside the product promotion.
The 1023E has a pinned-on bucket that takes about five minutes to remove, while the 1025R uses a quick attach bucket that comes on and off much faster, letting you swap forks, pushers, or grapples quickly.
The presenter calls it insignificant, nominally 23 horsepower versus 25, and says after using both tractors many times he cannot notice a real difference in use.
The 260B, available 2018 and later, adds an integrated step, grab handle, relocated hoses, a separate backhoe seat, and provisions for a mechanical thumb compared to the older 260.
Yes, the toolbox is standard on the 1025R but not standard on the 1023E, though it is a pretty cheap upgrade often added to the 1023E.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 16 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 120R: 1,823 lbf (at pivot point) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
