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Overview
Two owners, side by side: the creator's 2025R (with backhoe) parked next to his friend Paul's 1025R, walking through real differences rather than spec sheets, wheel spacers and stability, toolbox placement, PTO lever location, loader lift height, backhoe outrigger clearance, tire choices, and ground clearance in the woods. It closes with actual pricing (his 2025R setup ran about $34,000) and honest guidance on which size suits tighter mowing jobs. Best for buyers torn between the two sizes.
An owner-operator comparing his own 2025R against a friend's 1025R from hands-on experience, not a dealer pitch.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 2025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.2 hp | 18.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | 915 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |