Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,446 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 915 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 2025R

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 2025R leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 1023E and John Deere 2025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1023E	John Deere 2025R
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.2 hp	▲ 18.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,446 lb	▲ 2,005 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	570 lb	▲ 1,023 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 915 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.2 in	▲ 78.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	2,508 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 6.3 gpm	5.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 12.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EJohn Deere 2025R

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

16.2 hp

▲18.2 hp

Weightlb

1,446 lb

▲2,005 lb

Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲1,023 lb

754 lb

D120H120H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 lb

▲915 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere1023E	John Deere2025R


PTO Power	16.2 hp	18.2 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water pump (liquid-cooled)
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1446 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1446 lb	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)
Weight with Cab and Loader	—	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	Gear
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.5 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	3.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	independent
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	915 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Mid - 2100 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	915 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	—	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	0.84 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	0.84 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	0.89 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	3.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot
Loader Breakout Force	—	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot

Clutch	Wet disk	wet disc
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	Two range (Hi and Lo)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic - two range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	12.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	11.4 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet disc
Steering	Power	Power steering
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	Four-wheel drive
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	63 in.
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	Not Published
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	12.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	109.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published

John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 2025R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,446 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 570 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 915 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.