John Deere 2025R vs John Deere 8R 250

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

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	John Deere 8R 250
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	n/a
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	n/a
Weight (lb)	2,005 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	n/a
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	n/a
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,508 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	5.6 gpm	n/a
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RJohn Deere 8R 250

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

n/a

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

n/a

Weightlb

2,005 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,023 lb

754 lb

n/a

H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 lb

n/a

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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 Deere8R 250


PTO Power	18.2 hp	n/a
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	n/a
Air Cleaner	Dual element	n/a
Engine Type	Diesel	n/a
Fuel System	Indirect injection	n/a
Displacement	77.3 in³	n/a
No. of Cylinders	3	n/a
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	n/a
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	n/a
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	n/a
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	n/a
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	n/a

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)	n/a
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	n/a

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	n/a

Pump Type	Gear	n/a
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	n/a
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	n/a
Total Hydraulic Flow	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	n/a
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	n/a
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	n/a
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm	n/a
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	n/a
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	n/a

PTO Rear	540 rpm	n/a
PTO Type	independent	n/a
Lift Control Type	position control	n/a
Hitch Lift Capacity	915 lb	n/a
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 2100 rpm	n/a
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	n/a
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	n/a

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	n/a
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	n/a
Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	n/a
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	n/a
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12	n/a

Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	n/a
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	n/a
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	n/a
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	n/a
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	n/a

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

Clutch	wet disc	n/a
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	n/a
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	n/a
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	n/a
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	n/a
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	n/a

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

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

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	John Deere 8R 250
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	n/a
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	n/a
Weight (lb)	2,005 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	n/a
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	n/a
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,508 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	5.6 gpm	n/a
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RJohn Deere 8R 250

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

n/a

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

n/a

Weightlb

2,005 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,023 lb

754 lb

n/a

H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 lb

n/a

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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 Deere8R 250


PTO Power	18.2 hp	n/a
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	n/a
Air Cleaner	Dual element	n/a
Engine Type	Diesel	n/a
Fuel System	Indirect injection	n/a
Displacement	77.3 in³	n/a
No. of Cylinders	3	n/a
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	n/a
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	n/a
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	n/a
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	n/a
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	n/a

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)	n/a
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	n/a

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	n/a

Pump Type	Gear	n/a
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	n/a
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	n/a
Total Hydraulic Flow	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	n/a
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	n/a
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	n/a
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm	n/a
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	n/a
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	n/a

PTO Rear	540 rpm	n/a
PTO Type	independent	n/a
Lift Control Type	position control	n/a
Hitch Lift Capacity	915 lb	n/a
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 2100 rpm	n/a
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	n/a
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	n/a

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	n/a
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	n/a
Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	n/a
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	n/a
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12	n/a

Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	n/a
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	n/a
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	n/a
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	n/a
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	n/a

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

Clutch	wet disc	n/a
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	n/a
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	n/a
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	n/a
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	n/a
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	n/a

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

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

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