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Overview
Tackles a specific question that trips up many 1025R shoppers: what do the loader lift specs actually mean in practice? The host methodically explains hinge-pin measurement points and height references, then runs a series of real weight tests using bathroom-scale-verified dumbbells to probe the rated 520-pound capacity and push toward 1,300 pounds. Practical caveats about axle stress and load positioning make this useful for buyers comparing subcompact loader specs.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, presenting hands-on testing from a hobbyist perspective with no apparent dealer affiliation.
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