Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 3025E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 3025E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the John Deere 3025E?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025 vs John Deere 3025E

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4025 and John Deere 3025E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 4025	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	—	17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	3,496.5 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.5 gpm	9.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025John Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

—

17.4 hp

Weightlb

3,496.5 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,200 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

1,356 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 Deere3025E


PTO Power	540 rpm, 1st stage	17.4 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Present (standard equipment)	Dry, dual element
Engine Type	Vertical, water cooled 4-cycle, diesel engine	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
Fuel System	Diesel fuel system with fuel injection pump	Direct injection
Displacement	104.6 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized Radiator	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A1700N6, A1700N5, A1700N4	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,496.5 lb (3,497 lbs), 3,728 lb (3,728 lbs)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Gear type (primary 0.8 in³/rev, secondary 0.4 in³/rev)	Dual gear
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.5 gpm (4.0 + 7.5)	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
System Operating Pressure	463 lbf/cm² maximum	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.5 gpm	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up to 2)	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control type	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27X8.50-15
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	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24 6PR	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16 4PR	7-14

Coolant Capacity	5.0 ℓ (1.32 u.s. gal)	1.24 gal
Crankcase Capacity	4.3 ℓ (1.14 u.s. gal)	1.06 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	27 ℓ (7.13 u.s. gal)	7.5 U.S. gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.4 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	HST: 9.77 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	104 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	1,704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb (pivot pin)	1,186 lb

Clutch	None (HST)	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	Not Published
Transmission Type	HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) with shuttle type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Not Published	Open operator station (OOS)
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.8 in (65.79 in.)	62.8 in
Overall Width	57.1 in (57.13 in.) [ROPS Model], 55.6 in (55.63 in.) [Cabin Model]	Not Published
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]	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	104.1 in (104.06 in.) [ROPS Model], 88.9 in (88.9 in.) [Cabin Model]	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	Not Published

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