Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?

The John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?

The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?

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

The Yanmar SA325 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

John Deere 2025R 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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 2025R, 4 to the Yanmar SA325, 1 tied. Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and Yanmar SA325.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	Yanmar SA325
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,005 lb	1,715 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	▲ 1,200 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	▲ 79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,508 lbf	2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	5.6 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 12.3 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RYanmar SA325

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

▲2,005 lb

1,715 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

754 lb

▲1,200 lb

H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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 Deere2025R	YanmarSA325


PTO Power	18.2 hp	18.1 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	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)	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	23.9 hp
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)	1,715 lb
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	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	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	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	8.0 gpm (implement + steering combined)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Position Control, Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	4.3 gpm (implement circuit); 3.7 gpm dedicated to steering
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm	8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	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	915 lb	1,209 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 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”)	915 lb	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	33x12.5-16.5 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	23x8.50-12 4PR
Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R3 Turf or R4 Industrial standard; R4 front: 23x8.50-12 4PR, R4 rear: 12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.50-12 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	3.0 US qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	3.6 US qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 US gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.7 US gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	4.1 US gal

Loader Lift Height	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot	79 in. to pivot pin; 58 in. under level bucket
Loader Breakout Force	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot	2,090 lb at pivot pin
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)	Quick Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot	1,200 lb at pivot pin

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	2 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic Transmission, Dual Range Speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	Low: 0-5.9 mph (0-5.8 mph), High: 0-12.3 mph (0-12.2 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 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	Wet Disk
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power
Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Full Frame Chassis
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Yanmar-designed 4WD front axle with oscillation
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	High-back seat with armrests on spring suspension platform; fore-and-aft adjustment; swivels for backhoe operation

Wheelbase	63 in.	63.0 in.
Overall Width	Not Published	54.6 in. with R4 Tires
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	8.5 in. with R4 Tires
Height to Top of ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)	85.8 in. with R4 Tires
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	70.4 in. with Folded ROPS, R4 Tires, Top of Steering Wheel
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.5 ft. (2.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	105.8 in.

John Deere 2025R vs Yanmar SA325: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?: The John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?: The John Deere 2025R leads on weight at 2,005 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on loader lift at 1,200 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 Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.