Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1025R?

The John Deere 1025R leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1025R?

The John Deere 1025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1025R?

The John Deere 1025R leads on loader lift at 754 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the John Deere 1025R?

The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Bobcat CT1021 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 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 1025R leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and John Deere 1025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	John Deere 1025R
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 18.2 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,556 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 754 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 758 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 1,823 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	6.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	9.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021John Deere 1025R

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲18.2 hp

Weightlb

—

1,556 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲754 lb

703 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 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	BobcatCT1021	John Deere1025R


PTO Power	16.3 hp	18.2 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Indirect injection
Displacement	61.4 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water pump
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	Open station: 1556 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available

Pump Type	Gear	Single gear
Steering Flow	N/A	3.5 gpm
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	3.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	Three
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	—
System Operating Pressure	—	2000 psi

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	758 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	2100 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	758 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12-12
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.50-10
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	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	26X12.00-12	26x12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	0.98 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	0.71 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	5.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	0.74 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	3.3 gal

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	120R Quik-Park Loader System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	wet disc
No. of Speeds	2	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	9.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	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	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Front 1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	57.1 inches 57.1 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	47 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	7.7 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	—