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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →This is a hands-on DIY service walkthrough on a John Deere 2305, with Kevin explicitly noting the same steps apply to the 2210, 1023E, and 1025R. He changes hydrostatic fluid and filter, swaps the oil and air filter, replaces the battery, and points out common trouble spots (radiator screen clogging, frame-mounted vs three-point backhoes, diff lock location). Best suited to owners planning their own maintenance rather than shoppers wanting a walkaround or spec comparison.
An owner/former seller of these compact tractors sharing practical, experience-based maintenance tips from his own shop.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.2 hp | 16.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | n/a |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | 1,433 lbs 1,433 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
