This is a hands-on annual service walkthrough on an owner's own low-hour (under 150 hours) 1025R, covering mower deck removal/reinstall (including troubleshooting a stubborn auto-connect deck), oil and oil filter change with a stuck filter, fuel filter swap, air filter inspection, radiator dust cleanout, tire pressure check, and greasing the PTO shaft. Good for owners wanting a real-world, unpolished walkthrough of routine maintenance rather than a spec overview or dealer pitch.
An owner-operator documenting DIY maintenance on their own tractor, including real mistakes and workarounds along the way.
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
