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5 Reasons the John Deere 1025R is Perfect for a Small Homestead

5 Reasons the John Deere 1025R is Perfect for a Small Homestead

BRB Homestead· Apr 2026
Reviews & comparisons25 hp & underJohn Deere 1025R

Overview

This is a short owner-perspective list video, not a hands-on walkaround: the creator explains five reasons the 1025R works for their homestead, covering loader/pallet fork quick-switching, backhoe digging, rear 3-point hitch versatility, dealer network support, and mowing performance. It's opinion and daily-use impressions rather than demonstrations, specs, or footage of the tasks described. Good for a quick gut-check on real-world usefulness; skip it if you want visuals of the loader or backhoe actually working.

Posted by an owner using the tractor on their own homestead, so expect firsthand daily-use impressions rather than a neutral technical review.

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
3-point lift capacity
758 lb
Hydraulic flow
3.5 gpm
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