Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA325?

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 Yanmar SA325?

The John Deere 1025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA325.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA325?

The Yanmar SA325 leads on weight at 1,715 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 Yanmar SA325?

The Yanmar SA325 leads on loader lift at 1,200 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 Yanmar SA325?

The Yanmar SA325 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

John Deere 1025R vs Yanmar SA325

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 Yanmar SA325 leads 6 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and Yanmar SA325.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	Yanmar SA325
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,556 lb	▲ 1,715 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,200 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	758 lb	▲ 1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RYanmar SA325

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,556 lb

▲1,715 lb

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,200 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

758 lb

▲1,209 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	YanmarSA325


PTO Power	18.2 hp	18.1 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Diesel
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	23.9 hp
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	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	1,715 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	Tractor (private individual usage): 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain (engine and transmission core components): 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	open center
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 US gal/min
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 US gal/min
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	8.0 gpm (implement + steering combined)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Position Control, Open Center
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	4.3 gpm (implement circuit); 3.7 gpm dedicated to steering
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	—	2 (dual rear remote valves, standard)

PTO Rear	540 rpm	1.4 in OD, 6 Splines; Independent; 554 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM
PTO Type	Independent	Hydraulic Clutch, Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	1,209 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	SAE16/32, 15 Splines; Independent; 2,057 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	33x12.5-16.5 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
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	R3 Turf or R4 Industrial standard; R4 front: 23x8.50-12 4PR, R4 rear: 12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	3.0 US qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	3.6 US qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 US gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	3.7 US gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	4.1 US gal

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	79 in. to pivot pin; 58 in. under level bucket
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	2,090 lb at pivot pin
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	Quick Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	1,200 lb at pivot pin

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	2 ranges
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic Transmission, Dual Range Speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	Low: 0-5.9 mph (0-5.8 mph), High: 0-12.3 mph (0-12.2 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Low: 0-4.1 mph (0-4.1 mph), High: 0-8.5 mph (0-8.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Differential Lock

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet Disk
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic Power
Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Full Frame Chassis
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Yanmar-designed 4WD front axle with oscillation
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	High-back seat with armrests on spring suspension platform; fore-and-aft adjustment; swivels for backhoe operation
Drawbar Capacity	—	Not Published

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	63.0 in.
Overall Width	47 in	54.6 in. with R4 Tires
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	8.5 in. with R4 Tires
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.5 ft. (2.6 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	—	85.8 in. with R4 Tires
Height to Top of Cab Model	—	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	—	70.4 in. with Folded ROPS, R4 Tires, Top of Steering Wheel
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	—	105.8 in.

John Deere 1025R vs Yanmar SA325: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA325?: 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 Yanmar SA325?: The John Deere 1025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA325.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on weight at 1,715 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 Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on loader lift at 1,200 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 Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.