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Read articles →This is a long-term owner's nitpick list after 54 hours, not a walkaround or feature tour. He deliberately skips the good points and focuses on small annoyances: toolbox latch placement, ROPS-down/three-point interaction, the gas cap rust issue, a hard-to-reach zerk fitting, display moisture spotting, the PTO rocker switch, turf tire removal difficulty, and engine vibration, plus the air cleaner bracket warranty saga. Best for existing 1025R owners or buyers wanting real-world quirks rather than a sales pitch.
An individual owner sharing hands-on impressions from his own tractor after over a year of use.
Yes, the metal piece around the gas cap has rusted and pitted for many owners across the 1025R, two-series, three-series and four-series models, though this owner's still looks fine.
The owner tried but could not break the stiff sidewall bead himself, even with tools, and ended up taking all four tires to a local tire shop.
The owner says the three-cylinder Yanmar engine vibration is probably his number one complaint, though otherwise his issues are minor and nitpicky.
Reports vary; some dealers replace it for free when it breaks, others require contacting John Deere customer service, and some owners paid out of pocket around $150.
