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Read articles →This one solves a specific annoyance: doing the 1025R/1023E hydraulic fluid service without pulling the left wheel, even with fluid-filled tires and a wheel weight installed. It's a real hands-on walkthrough covering blocking up the tractor, freeing the transmission screen past the backhoe frame, working stubborn hose clamps, resetting the filter, and refilling with John Deere's recommended low-viscosity High Guard. Best for owners already familiar with the standard procedure who want the wheel-off workaround.
An owner-operator DIY channel that openly shares its own mistakes and shortcuts, with affiliate links to parts discounts mentioned in the video.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 14.9 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) | 120R: 1823 lbf (49 in bucket) or 1816 lbf (53 in bucket); D120: 1808 lbf; H120: 1819 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1177 lb | 1177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
