Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2025 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on pto hp at 21.8 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on loader lift at 1,369 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2025 or the John Deere 1023E?

The Bobcat CT2025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Bobcat CT2025 vs John Deere 1023E

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 Bobcat CT2025 leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2025 and John Deere 1023E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2025	John Deere 1023E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 21.8 hp	16.2 hp
Weight (lb)	—	1,446 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,369 lb	570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	758 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	71.2 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	6.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.7 mph	9.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2025John Deere 1023E

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲21.8 hp

16.2 hp

Weightlb

—

1,446 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,369 lb

570 lb

512 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 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	BobcatCT2025	John Deere1023E


PTO Power	21.8 hp	16.2 hp
Alternator	Not Published	40 A
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Displacement	97.6 in³	60.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water pump
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1446 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—
Tractor Weight (Base)	—	Open station: 1446 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)

Pump Type	Not Published	Single gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	3.5 gpm
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	3.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (optional)	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	—
System Operating Pressure	—	2000 PSI

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic position control system	Position control (rockshaft lever)
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,631 lb	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	1,976 rpm (optional)	2100 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	758 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	26x12-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	18x8.50-10
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	26x12-12
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	18x8.5-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	26x12-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	18x8.5-10

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	0.98 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	0.71 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal	5.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Rear (Std); Mid (optional)	0.74 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.3 gal

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard quick attach mounting system	Quik-Park Loader System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,369 lb	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)

Clutch	Not Published	Wet disk
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3-range (HST); 9F x 3R (MST)	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)
Transmission Type	3-range HST (HST); Manual 9F x 3R (MST)	Hydrostatic - two range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.7 mph (15.6 km/hr) (HST); 9.4 mph (15.2 km/hr) (MST)	9.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.7 mph (14.0 km/hr) (HST); 6.2 mph (9.9 km/hr) (MST)	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	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (Std)	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft

Wheelbase	65.7 in	57.1 in.
Overall Width	62.4 in	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires
Ground Clearance	11.7 in	7.7 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	92.2 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in	87.6 in

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