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Too Much to Handle? 5' Tiller with John Deere 1025R Subcompact? Tractor Basics

Too Much to Handle? 5' Tiller with John Deere 1025R Subcompact? Tractor Basics

Implements & attachments25 hp & underJohn Deere 1025R

Overview

This video directly tests whether a 5-foot tiller is a practical match for a John Deere 1025R on a real 1.5-acre job in wet, tough conditions, and the honest answer is no. The creator runs multiple passes, then swaps to a larger 2038R for a side-by-side comparison that makes the mismatch obvious. Includes candid observations on tiller rotation speed and blade condition. Best for 1025R owners weighing tiller sizing.

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Spec overview

John Deere 1025R

PTO horsepower
18.2 hp
Loader lift capacity
120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
3-point lift capacity
758 lb
Hydraulic flow
3.5 gpm
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