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Read articles →This video isolates one specific metric, real-world turning diameter with a mower deck attached, in 2WD, and applies a consistent chalk-circle method across the New Holland Workmaster 25S, Kubota BX, and John Deere 1025R. Measured results are 73 inches (25S), ~78 inches (BX), and ~50 inches (1025R). Best for shoppers who prioritize mowing maneuverability and want an apples-to-apples number rather than manufacturer specs.
An owner-operator channel where the host and his wife run the tests themselves on their own property, so expect a casual, candid tone with openly acknowledged measurement limitations.
Using the uncut circle diameter method in two-wheel drive, the Workmaster 25S measured about 73 inches, with possible variance of 71 to 75 inches.
The 25S measured about 73 inches diameter, slightly better than the Kubota BX at about 78 inches, but the John Deere 1025R was far smaller at about 50 inches.
They feel it matters most for mowing around obstacles without backing up and readjusting, and manufacturer specs did not clearly show how much difference exists between tractors.
No, only two-wheel drive was tested because front wheels got pushed across the concrete in 4WD, making it inconsistent with other tests.
| New Holland Workmaster 25S | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.2 hp | 18 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 100LC: 2,078 lb (at bucket pivot pin) | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 992 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.6 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
