John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125

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 1025R leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and LS Tractor MT125.

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Spec	John Deere 1025R	LS Tractor MT125
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	17.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	680 lb	▲ 902 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	728 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 72.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	1,836 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	8.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RLS Tractor MT125

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲17.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,556 lb

1,444 lb

Loader Liftlb

680 lb

519 lb

▲902 lb

MSLNSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

728 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	LS TractorMT125


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F-CJT	3TNV80F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	24.7 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	17.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	In-line injection pump
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump, transmission driven
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, position control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm implement circuit; total 7 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 set (2 quick couplers, optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.9 qt	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	2.9 qt	0.8 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.25 gal	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.0 qt	0.5 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electro-hydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,177 lb	992 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	728 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic Drive
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	8.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	5.22 mph
Clutch	wet disc	N/A
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard rear differential lock	Mechanical pedal type

Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk, left-hand pedal	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with armrests and tilt steering wheel	Adjustable forward and backward via seat lever; reversible seat optional
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD), on-the-go engagement	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	1,349 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	2,165 lb	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108 in	97 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	47 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	56 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.4 ft (no brakes, no MFWD)	7.87 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in (ROPS extended, R4 tires)	87 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	73 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Standard R4, optional R3	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park (MSL optional on 120R)	Not Published
Loader Model	120R (MSL or NSL); 120E (NSL only)	LL1102; LL1700; LL1001
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in; 120E: 71.2 in	LL1001: 72.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (MSL): 680 lb; 120E (NSL): 519 lb (at 19.7 in ahead of pivot)	LL1001: 902 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	LL1001: 1,836 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	6-year limited warranty

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John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The LS Tractor MT125 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 17.2 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The John Deere 1025R leads on weight at 1,556 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The LS Tractor MT125 leads on loader lift at 902 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	LS Tractor MT125
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	17.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	680 lb	▲ 902 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	728 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 72.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	1,836 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	8.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RLS Tractor MT125

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲17.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,556 lb

1,444 lb

Loader Liftlb

680 lb

519 lb

▲902 lb

MSLNSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

728 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	LS TractorMT125


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV80F-CJT	3TNV80F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	24.7 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	17.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	In-line injection pump
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump, transmission driven
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, position control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm implement circuit; total 7 gpm	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 set (2 quick couplers, optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.9 qt	0.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	2.9 qt	0.8 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.25 gal	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.0 qt	0.5 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electro-hydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,177 lb	992 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	728 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic Drive
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	8.70 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	5.22 mph
Clutch	wet disc	N/A
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard rear differential lock	Mechanical pedal type

Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk, left-hand pedal	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with armrests and tilt steering wheel	Adjustable forward and backward via seat lever; reversible seat optional
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD), on-the-go engagement	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	1,349 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	2,165 lb	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108 in	97 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	47 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	56 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.4 ft (no brakes, no MFWD)	7.87 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in (ROPS extended, R4 tires)	87 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	73 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Standard R4, optional R3	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park (MSL optional on 120R)	Not Published
Loader Model	120R (MSL or NSL); 120E (NSL only)	LL1102; LL1700; LL1001
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in; 120E: 71.2 in	LL1001: 72.6 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (MSL): 680 lb; 120E (NSL): 519 lb (at 19.7 in ahead of pivot)	LL1001: 902 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	LL1001: 1,836 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	6-year limited warranty

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John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The LS Tractor MT125 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 17.2 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The John Deere 1025R leads on weight at 1,556 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The LS Tractor MT125 leads on loader lift at 902 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125

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