Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?

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 SA425DHX?

The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA425DHX.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?

The Yanmar SA425DHX leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 2,005 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?

The Yanmar SA425DHX 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 SA425DHX?

The Yanmar SA425DHX 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 SA425DHX

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 SA425DHX leads 6 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and Yanmar SA425DHX.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	Yanmar SA425DHX
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	2,005 lb	▲ 2,338 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	▲ 13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RYanmar SA425DHX

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

2,005 lb

▲2,338 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	YanmarSA425DHX


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	Not Published
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 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	Not Published

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 Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	Tractor: 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain: 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	3.7 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	8.0 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	8.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm
PTO Type	independent	Independent (hydraulic clutch)
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	915 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 2100 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	36x14.00-15 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; R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	14-17.5 6PR
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 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	3.6 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	4.1 gal

Loader Lift Height	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot	79 in
Loader Breakout Force	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot	2,090 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot	1,200 lb

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	Unlimited (hydrostatic); 2 ranges (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	13.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	9.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Full-frame chassis
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
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.	63.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	54.1 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	9.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)	87.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	71.8 in
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 SA425DHX: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?: 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 SA425DHX?: The John Deere 2025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA425DHX.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?: The Yanmar SA425DHX leads on weight at 2,338 lb lb, compared to 2,005 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Yanmar SA425DHX?: The Yanmar SA425DHX 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 SA425DHX?: The Yanmar SA425DHX leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,209 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.