John Deere 1025R vs Yanmar SA425

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 SA425 leads 8 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and Yanmar SA425.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	▲ 18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,444 lb	▲ 2,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	836 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)	2,008 lbf	▲ 2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RYanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,444 lb

▲2,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

752 lb

548 lb

825 lb

836 lb

▲1,200 lb

120R NSL120R MSLD120H120

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	YanmarSA425


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-CJT	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	18 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	8 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	Not Applicable
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.9 qt	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.9 qt	3.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.25 gal	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.0 qt	3.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1177 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	13.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	9.1 mph
Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard rear differential lock	Differential lock

Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (mechanical front-wheel drive, on-the-go engagement)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	2165 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	54.1 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	63 in
Ground Clearance	9.0 in under the front axle (operator's manual); 7.7 in (Deere website)	9.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	88.8 in	8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	87.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	73 in	71.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable

Tractor Weight (Base)	1444 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Tire Size & Options	Standard R4, optional R3	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park (MSL option on 120R)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	120R (NSL or MSL) or 120E (D120 and H120 on earlier units)	n/a
Loader Lift Height	120R (NSL and MSL): 72 in; 120E: 71.2 in; D120 and H120: 71.2 in	79 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R NSL: 752 lb (49 in bucket) or 704 lb (53 in bucket); 120R MSL: 548 lb (53 in bucket); D120: 825 lb; H120: 836 lb (all at pivot pin, max height)	1,200 lb
Loader Breakout Force	120R NSL: 2008 lbf (49 in bucket) or 1816 lbf (53 in bucket); 120R MSL: 1591 lbf; D120: 1808 lbf; H120: 1819 lbf (at pivot pin)	2,090 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-Year / 2,000 Hour Limited Powertrain Warranty; standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

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John Deere 1025R vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?: 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 SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 18 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on loader lift at 1,200 lb lb, compared to 836 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 758 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	▲ 18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,444 lb	▲ 2,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	836 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)	2,008 lbf	▲ 2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RYanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,444 lb

▲2,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

752 lb

548 lb

825 lb

836 lb

▲1,200 lb

120R NSL120R MSLD120H120

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	YanmarSA425


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-CJT	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	18 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	8 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	Not Applicable
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	3.9 qt	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.9 qt	3.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.25 gal	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.0 qt	3.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1177 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	13.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	9.1 mph
Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Standard rear differential lock	Differential lock

Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (mechanical front-wheel drive, on-the-go engagement)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	2165 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	54.1 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	63 in
Ground Clearance	9.0 in under the front axle (operator's manual); 7.7 in (Deere website)	9.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	88.8 in	8.5 ft (2.6 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	87.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	73 in	71.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable

Tractor Weight (Base)	1444 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Tire Size & Options	Standard R4, optional R3	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park (MSL option on 120R)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	120R (NSL or MSL) or 120E (D120 and H120 on earlier units)	n/a
Loader Lift Height	120R (NSL and MSL): 72 in; 120E: 71.2 in; D120 and H120: 71.2 in	79 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R NSL: 752 lb (49 in bucket) or 704 lb (53 in bucket); 120R MSL: 548 lb (53 in bucket); D120: 825 lb; H120: 836 lb (all at pivot pin, max height)	1,200 lb
Loader Breakout Force	120R NSL: 2008 lbf (49 in bucket) or 1816 lbf (53 in bucket); 120R MSL: 1591 lbf; D120: 1808 lbf; H120: 1819 lbf (at pivot pin)	2,090 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-Year / 2,000 Hour Limited Powertrain Warranty; standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

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John Deere 1025R vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?

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 SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 18 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on loader lift at 1,200 lb lb, compared to 836 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 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 SA425

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