This is a polished promotional overview covering the John Deere 1023E and 1025R side by side, touching on 4WD, power steering, diff lock, twin-touch pedals, the AutoConnect mower deck, and the tool-free 120R loader with its 434kg lift capacity. It's scripted marketing narration, not hands-on operation or real-world testing, so treat it as a feature-list primer rather than an in-depth evaluation for serious buyers.
Posted by RDO Equipment Australia, a John Deere dealership channel, so this is manufacturer-style promotional content rather than independent testing.
Spec overview
John Deere 1025R
PTO horsepower
18 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)
