John Deere 1023E 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 John Deere 3025E leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 1023E and John Deere 3025E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1023E	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.2 hp	▲ 17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,446 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	570 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.2 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EJohn Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

16.2 hp

▲17.4 hp

Weightlb

1,446 lb

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Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲1,186 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 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	John Deere1023E	John Deere3025E


PTO Power	16.2 hp	17.4 hp
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Single gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	7-14
Tire Size & Options	—	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	1.24 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	1.06 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	7.5 U.S. gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	3.4 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	84 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	—	1,704 lb

Clutch	Wet disk	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	Not Published
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet disc
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Open operator station (OOS)
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	62.8 in
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	Not Published
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published

John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 3025E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 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 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on pto hp at 17.4 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 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 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1023E	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.2 hp	▲ 17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,446 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	570 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.2 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1023EJohn Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

16.2 hp

▲17.4 hp

Weightlb

1,446 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

570 lb

512 lb

▲1,186 lb

D120H120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 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	John Deere1023E	John Deere3025E


PTO Power	16.2 hp	17.4 hp
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp @ 200 rpm	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty (as stated in 2016 review; current terms may vary)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Single gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 PSI	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm (13.3 lpm) implement circuit	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.3 gpm total (2.8 gpm steering + 3.5 gpm implement)	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 additional (optional 3rd SCV kit; standard is 2 mid-SCVs)	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control (rockshaft lever)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs 1,433 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	7-14
Tire Size & Options	—	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	1.24 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	1.06 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	7.5 U.S. gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	3.4 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	71.2 in (D120 and H120 loaders)	84 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	D120: 570 lb; H120: 512 lb (at full height, 71.2 in)	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	—	1,704 lb

Clutch	Wet disk	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic, 2-range)	Not Published
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet disc
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Open center frame with two-post foldable ROPS	Open operator station (OOS)
Front Axle Type	MFWD (Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive) 4WD	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring suspension seat, adjusts fore/aft	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	62.8 in
Overall Width	47.2 in with R3 tires; 47.3 in with R4 tires	Not Published
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	78.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	87.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published

John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 3025E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 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 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on pto hp at 17.4 hp hp, compared to 16.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1023E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1023E or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 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 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1023E.

John Deere 1023E vs John Deere 3025E

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