Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.2 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,556 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?

The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 754 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R 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 1025R.

John Deere 1025R 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 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 2025R leads 6 categories to 1 (2 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and John Deere 2025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	John Deere 2025R
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	18.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,556 lb	▲ 2,005 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,023 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 915 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 78.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 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 1025RJohn Deere 2025R

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

Weightlb

1,556 lb

▲2,005 lb

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,023 lb

754 lb

120RH120H130120R

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 Deere1025R	John Deere2025R


PTO Power	18.2 hp	18.2 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect injection
Displacement	77.3 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)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	—
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	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 per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	independent
Lift Control Type	position control	position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 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
Tire Size & Options	Front: R3 Turf 18x8.50-10, R3 Turf Radial 18x8.50-10, R4 18x8.5-10 \| Rear: R3 Turf 26x12-12, R4 26x12-12	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12

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	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot

Clutch	wet disc	wet disc
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	Two range (Hi and Lo)
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	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	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Four-wheel drive
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	1349 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	63 in.
Overall Width	47 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	12.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	2.51 m 8.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	—	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	—	109.2 in

John Deere 1025R vs John Deere 2025R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.2 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,556 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2025R?: The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 754 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R 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 1025R.