John Deere 2025R 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 7 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and Yanmar SA425.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,830 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)	7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

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John Deere 2025RYanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲1,830 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

803 lb

▲1,200 lb

H130NSL

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	YanmarSA425


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV80F
Engine Type	Diesel	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	77.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm; 1.4 in OD, 6 splines
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Independent mid-PTO, 2,057 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm, SAE 16/32, 15 splines
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	13.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	9.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Differential lock

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Cast iron, selectable 4WD
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	54.1 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	63 in	63.0 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	9.9 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	87.2 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	71.8 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	1,830 lb
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)	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	23x8.50-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	YL210
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	YL210: 79 in to pivot pin (58 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	YL210: 1,200 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	YL210: 2,090 lb at pivot pin

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

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John Deere 2025R vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 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 SA425?: The Yanmar SA425 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	Yanmar SA425
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 1,830 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)	7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RYanmar SA425

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲18.1 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲1,830 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

803 lb

▲1,200 lb

H130NSL

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	YanmarSA425


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV80F
Engine Type	Diesel	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	77.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm; 1.4 in OD, 6 splines
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Independent mid-PTO, 2,057 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm, SAE 16/32, 15 splines
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	13.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	9.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Differential lock

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Cast iron, selectable 4WD
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	54.1 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	63 in	63.0 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	9.9 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	8.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	87.2 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	71.8 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	1,830 lb
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)	2,338 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	23x8.50-12 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	YL210
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	YL210: 79 in to pivot pin (58 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	YL210: 1,200 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	YL210: 2,090 lb at pivot pin

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

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John Deere 2025R vs Yanmar SA425: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R 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 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on pto hp at 18.1 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 leads on weight at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 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 SA425?

The Yanmar SA425 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 SA425

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