Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,023 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?

The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 3025E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 3025E leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and John Deere 3025E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	John Deere 3025E
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	17.4 hp
Weight (lb)	2,005 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,508 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	5.6 gpm	▲ 9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RJohn Deere 3025E

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

17.4 hp

Weightlb

2,005 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

754 lb

▲1,186 lb

H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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 Deere2025R	John Deere3025E


PTO Power	18.2 hp	17.4 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry, dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Direct injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	position control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	915 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 2100 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	1.24 gal
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	1.06 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	7.5 U.S. gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.4 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot	1,704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot	1,186 lb

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Not Published
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Open operator station (OOS)
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published

Wheelbase	63 in.	62.8 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	Not Published

John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 3025E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on engine hp at 24.4 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp for the John Deere 3025E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,023 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the John Deere 3025E?: The John Deere 3025E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,356 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.