Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 1025R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 1025R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on weight at 3,496.5 lb lb, compared to 1,556 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 1025R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 754 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 1025R?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025 vs John Deere 1025R

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4025 and John Deere 1025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 4025	John Deere 1025R
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	—	18.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,496.5 lb	1,556 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	754 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	758 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	1,823 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.5 gpm	6.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	9.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025John Deere 1025R

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

—

18.2 hp

Weightlb

▲3,496.5 lb

1,556 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,200 lb

754 lb

703 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

758 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors4025	John Deere1025R


PTO Power	540 rpm, 1st stage	18.2 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A
Air Cleaner	Present (standard equipment)	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator
Engine Type	Vertical, water cooled 4-cycle, diesel engine	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel system with fuel injection pump	Indirect injection
Displacement	104.6 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized Radiator	Water pump
Engine Manufacturer	A1700N6, A1700N5, A1700N4	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,496.5 lb (3,497 lbs), 3,728 lb (3,728 lbs)	Open station: 1556 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available

Pump Type	Gear type (primary 0.8 in³/rev, secondary 0.4 in³/rev)	Single gear
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	3.5 gpm
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	3.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.5 gpm (4.0 + 7.5)	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
System Operating Pressure	463 lbf/cm² maximum	2000 psi
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.5 gpm	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up to 2)	Three
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	—

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control type	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	758 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2100 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	758 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	26x12-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	18x8.50-10
Tire Size & Options	OEM website lists IND tires 25X8.50-14 / 15-19.5; Operator Manual spec based on 8.0-16 / 12.4-24	Front: R3 Turf 18x8.50-10, R3 Turf Radial 18x8.50-10, R4 18x8.5-10 \| Rear: R3 Turf 26x12-12, R4 26x12-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	26x12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24 6PR	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16 4PR	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)

Coolant Capacity	5.0 ℓ (1.32 u.s. gal)	0.98 gal
Crankcase Capacity	4.3 ℓ (1.14 u.s. gal)	0.71 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	27 ℓ (7.13 u.s. gal)	5.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	0.74 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	HST: 9.77 gal	3.3 gal

Loader Lift Height	104 in	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	120R Quik-Park Loader System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb (pivot pin)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height

Clutch	None (HST)	wet disc
No. of Speeds	3 Range	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse
Transmission Type	HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) with shuttle type	hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	9.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power
Frame Type	Not Published	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Four-wheel drive
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Front 1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	65.8 in (65.79 in.)	57.1 inches 57.1 in
Overall Width	57.1 in (57.13 in.) [ROPS Model], 55.6 in (55.63 in.) [Cabin Model]	47 in
Overall Length	134.9 in (134.88 in.)	—
Ground Clearance	13.2 in (13.19 in.) [ROPS Model], 13.5 in (13.50 in.) [Cabin Model]	7.7 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	104.1 in (104.06 in.) [ROPS Model], 88.9 in (88.9 in.) [Cabin Model]	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	—

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