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John Deere 1025R vs. Kubota BX23 | Which is Better?

John Deere 1025R vs. Kubota BX23 | Which is Better?

Koenig Equipment· Oct 2022
Reviews & comparisons25 hp & underJohn Deere 1025R

Overview

A dealership-floor side-by-side walkaround comparing the 1025R and BX23 on visible, physical differences: loader bucket width and depth, self-leveling mechanisms, wheelbase and ground clearance, quick-attach hydraulic steps, operator station layout, seating, lighting, and a brief hydraulics demo at idle. No real-world digging or loading is performed, and the presenter wraps up favoring the John Deere. Best for shoppers wanting a structured feature-by-feature rundown before visiting a dealer.

Posted by the Koenig Equipment channel, which appears to be a dealership, so the walkaround carries a noticeable lean toward the John Deere.

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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