Pick a make and model. Full spec sheet, owner videos, and similar tractors on one page.
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 →A used-equipment dealer walks through both machines simultaneously, making direct spec comparisons, loader lift capacity (836 vs. 739 lbs), backhoe bucket breakout force (2,360 vs. 1,936 lbs), and stick force, while sharing hands-on opinions on hydro pedals, hydraulic speed, seat ergonomics, legroom, battery access, and hood design. No driving footage, but the side-by-side structure gives buyers a practical decision-making framework. Best for shoppers actively choosing between these two models.
A used multi-brand equipment dealer, so the comparisons lean toward practical sales guidance rather than deep owner experience, though the presenter explicitly states no brand affiliation.
| John Deere 1025R | Kubota BX23S | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 17.7 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 1,407 lbf (LA340 pin-on); 1,286 lbf (LA340S quick attach) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,213 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.2 gpm |
