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Read articles →This is a hands-on, real-time DIY 200-hour service on a 2025R with 224-226 hours, done by the owner in his own garage over several days. It covers the oil and filter change, fuel system bleed, front axle fluid change (including a tricky hose removal), grease points, seat/hood hinge lubrication, and a vent accessory install, with parts sourced from GreenPartsStore.com for cost comparison. Best for owners planning to do their own 200-hour service.
An owner-operator documenting his own maintenance work on his 1025R/2025R, sharing practical tips and honest impressions rather than a professional or dealer perspective.
| 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 | 3.3 gpm | 3.5 gpm |