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Read articles →Told from personal experience, this three-minute video covers two specific gotchas for first-time brush-hogging on the 1023E/1025R: keeping the mid-mount mower deck locked at its highest position so it doesn't cycle up and down, and correctly positioning the PTO lever all the way forward (not back or middle) to avoid accidentally spinning the mower deck driveshaft. Best for new compact-tractor owners who haven't touched the owner's manual yet.
Appears to be an owner-operator sharing lessons learned from early mistakes on their own property, with no dealer or brand affiliation evident.
| John Deere 1023E | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 14.9 hp | 18 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1823 lbf (49 in bucket) or 1816 lbf (53 in bucket); D120: 1808 lbf; H120: 1819 lbf (at pivot pin) | 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) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1177 lb | 1177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.3 gpm | 3.3 gpm |
