John Deere 1025R vs John Deere 2038R

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 2038R leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and John Deere 2038R.

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Spec	John Deere 1025R	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	▲ 30.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,556 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 85 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 1,949 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 9.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 15.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RJohn Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

1,556 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,120 lb

120RH120

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 Deere1025R	John Deere2038R


PTO Power	18.2 hp	30.4 hp
Alternator	40 A	85 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct fuel injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	95.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	n/a
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	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	3.9 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	9.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	n/a
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	9.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	Up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	n/a	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	1,356 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,356 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	23X8.50-14
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	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	12.4-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	7.00-12

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	1.13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	6.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	85 in
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	1,949 lbf (pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	Quik-Park
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	1,120 lb (pivot)

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	Infinite (2-range HST)
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	15.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

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	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	1,940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	n/a	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	67.8 in
Overall Width	47 in	53.9 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	n/a	92.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	n/a	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	n/a	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	n/a	117.7 in

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John Deere 1025R vs John Deere 2038R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 18.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on loader lift at 1,120 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 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	▲ 30.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,556 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 85 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 1,949 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 9.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 15.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RJohn Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

1,556 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,120 lb

120RH120

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 Deere1025R	John Deere2038R


PTO Power	18.2 hp	30.4 hp
Alternator	40 A	85 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct fuel injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	95.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	n/a
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	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	3.9 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	9.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	n/a
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	9.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	Up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	n/a	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	1,356 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,356 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	23X8.50-14
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	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	12.4-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	7.00-12

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	1.13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	6.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	85 in
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	1,949 lbf (pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	Quik-Park
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	1,120 lb (pivot)

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	Infinite (2-range HST)
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	15.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

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	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	1,940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	n/a	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	67.8 in
Overall Width	47 in	53.9 in
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	n/a	92.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	n/a	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	n/a	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	n/a	117.7 in

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John Deere 1025R vs John Deere 2038R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 18.2 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on loader lift at 1,120 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 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

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