CLEAR LOSER? COMPARING 3 JOHN DEERE 25HP TRACTORS.

I recently realized that I had three 25hp tractors from John Deere on hand, so I thought it would be good to do a comparison video between the three models: the 1025R, the 2025R, and the 3025E. There are some significant differences and one of them is definitely not the tractor I would recommend. To know how to decide between the other two, watch the video!

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[B]

Interesting review. Thank you. I bought a 2012 1026R new. It's been a great little tractor and does everything I need it to do. I put a 54" snow blower on the front and it's done a great job moving snow during winter. When the Mauser cabs came out a few years ago, I spent the $5200 to have one installed on my tractor. At 73 it's been a life saver during the cold weather. The overhead heater works great too. Summer time the doors come right off and the front and rear windows provide the much needed air. The 60 inch belly mower makes short work of my one acre lawn but it's lacking in suspension out in the pasture. I use to run a Frontier rear brush cutter but it got so little use, I sold it recently for more than I paid for it new. Same went for the box blade. My 1026R has a bit over 160 hours on it and is still running like new. PAPE took over the local John Deere here in Yakima Washington. Getting into their service department for routine service is terrible. They don't make service appointments. You have to drop your equipment and they will get to it when they can. Frankly, their service department sucks. Again, thank you for your video.

[coltknight]

I got to be honest, everyone makes a big deal about the loader lever location on the 1025 vs 3025, but I have never felt like I needed an arm rest while operating my bucket on my 3025. And, I have never been fatigued reaching over and using it on half day projects.

[modelbford]

Looked at all 3 and purchased a 3025E, wanted a tractor that I wouldn’t over work taking care of my 6 acre property… perfect so far! Happy I made the choice of going with the bigger tractor over the bells and whistles. Great video! Thanks!!👊🏻

[Ladaniels]

Bought my 2021 2025R last fall and absolutely love it. The ground clearance difference between the 1025/2025R was the biggest seller for me. I bought mine with the backhoe and it just made since to go 2025R with that set up. I love it and personally it has felt “tippy” to me. I feel whatever they did engineering wise to counter this worked Very well.

[great]

I just got an older but MINT John Deere 870 with 28hp. Pre-emission and a nice large frame. Loving it!

[stonevalleyozark]

The 3025E has a larger displacement engine than the 1 and 2 series. If I remember correctly the 1 & 2 series has the same 74 cid engine and the 3E has a 100 cid engine that produces 14 more lb ft of torque than the smaller tractors. I bought a 3025E in 2017 when they first launched. I got the intro price. They sell for $7000 more than I paid now. I've put 754 hours on it and I haven't had a single issue with it so far.

[pRanchTx]

This video reminded me of the decisions I faced when buying my first tractor. After buying a small ranch, I purchased a 3025E. My dealer assured me it would handle 4’ round bales. It moved them, but it struggled. I ended up trading it in on a 3033R, which seemed to work better, but of course I now had to deal with the dreaded regen process. A year later, my hay supplier changed. I had to move with 5’ round bales instead of 4’. The 3033R initially handled these larger bales, but I started to have hydraulic issues. I eventually traded the 3033R in on a 4052R. The 4 series is a much heavier tractor and it’s loader is beefier, so handling large bales is now a non-issue. Based on your advice, I recently bought a Worksaver ETG-26 grapple, something the two smaller machines wouldn’t have been able to handle. My John Deere dealer worked with me on both of my upgrades and gave me what I paid for on my trade-in’s.

[toddferington]

Corey,
Love your channel I've been subscribed for a year or more now as long as I've been tractor shopping. I respect your option but you know what they say about options. Even though you don't like the 2025R I'm not going to cancel you as some people would you provide people great information in making an informed decision on there purchases. I ended up purchasing a 2025R and I love mine. It's a personal decision in the end.
The take away to viewers is evaluate your needs as stated by Corey and Tim with TTWT, any of the brand dealers will gladly up sale you on your purchase on a larger tractor and larger implements in the end. The 2032R is 5K more than the 2025R along with the increased cost of implements.

[dirthog]

I bought and use my 3025e when I started my grading business and I have used it to spread 300 tons of stone material for driveways and parking lots. It has more than payed for itself. Also use it to brush hog properties that I manage cuts through 6 foot tall brush(not like a hot knife through butter but good enough) I am genuinely impressed with these compact tractors. They are work horses for sure.

[bobnarrus]

Traded in my 2019 1025R for a new 3025E this past January. Found I was not using all the "bells and whistles" on the 1025R. Enjoy the extra weight and stabilty of the 3025E. Between the loaded tires and a weight box it added about 1100 lbs. of ballast. I love the tractor, perfect for my needs. Price was very reasonable, there were some rebates available. Courtney, as always, appreciate the information you provide. Thank you!!

[cosmichrist]

Thank you for the video. I'm trying to figure out between the 3025e and 1025r. This video is very helpful.

[CoteMoretz]

Your comment about different tractors and different attachments reminded me of my grandfather who decided it was to much trouble to switch out attachments on his 8N so he just bought a different tractor for the three he used most. Lol. Some of my uncles still have those tractors and if memory serves they are all still running with the same attachments still on them.

[PawPaws_Place]

I love my 3025e. I have found it can handle a lot more than expected. I have run a 60” cutter, grapple, 72” box blade, 60” blade, 60” rake, and recently purchased a post driver to try on it. It does everything I ask of it. 👍

[ralphfarmer]

I have a 2021 3025E and I love it. I live in N Fl. My property is very wooded so I have lots of limbs and trees on the ground.
Unfortunately I have had to dig a few graves for some of my critters. It did a great job. I have a Westendorf Brush Crusher grapple and that works great. My tires are loaded with water because it rarely freezes, if it does it's only at night.
I thought about all of those models and the 3025E was for me. For mowing I use a JD 110

[darrellsnobl]

I have a 2019 2025R, love it, 5 ft brush hog and box blade, no problem. I use 4 ft eguipment mostly as to not to over tax her, she is a small tractor so I keep that in mind. As far as loader height I thought about a 4 way bucket to help with that. I love her but I respect that she's a small tractor.

[eddiestevens-eeqb]

Hello, we bought a 3025d new with a loader. Now with 175 hours the tractor is amazing. It has tons of power and is great in the woods pulling logs. We had the tires loaded and I have installed a diverter kit. Using a small "work saver" grapple, this tractor will lift a huge log. We have a wood mill and 28 acres of woods, this machine feels like it can do it all. The 3025d clears tons of snow and grooms our trails, It has never felt tippy or gotten stuck. We also have a welding shop and use this tractor for all our heavy lifting.
Great machine!
Im stepping up from a case international 235 with a Frey loader.

[chawkinsify]

I have roughly 6 acres with animal pastures, manure piles, road maintenance, cutting in new roads and swales and I'm always glad I went with a Kubota L2501 instead on a LX or JD 1 series. The added capacity, weight and stability was critical to me. I think the 1025 would be the perfect landscape/smaller acreage tractor to get into the tighter spots

[brianfarrell]

I have a 3025D, and I believe it is the best 25 hp tractor out there. It is gear drive only, has a cast iron rear end, and weighs 300 lbs more than the 3025E, the Kubota L2501, and the Mahindra 1626.

[hughhead]

Fair comparison. 2025R 2nd gen owner add’l thoughts… The 2025R handles 5’ box blade, rakes, rear blades easily. Bigger rear tire contact patch and R4 deeper tread means a bit more pulling traction. But 25hp has limits to ground engagin/pulling on every machine… Go up in size to do really heavy pulling with 2 bottom plows for example. Handles a 4’ bush hog very well and importantly gets you up above taller vegetation and most of the dust that 1025R does not do as well. Fits in my garden, through gates and tight spots in the trees better at 4’ wide. Think this bit through, as its no good to have big equipment you cant get to the work! Handles very good sized trees with a grapple (10’ long pines, brush piles, etc). Has a bit larger hydraulic pump than 1025R, but not significantly more. Search Youtube to see how to measure pressure and dial up the hydraulics to max OEM spec to add 10-20% more lift force though to get best balance of performance and longevity. Ballast is essential as noted since the center of gravity is higher, so that’s the main downside. Price is certainly dramatically less than the larger 2 series “R” machines by $7, 500 or more! After 2 years ownership, still a huge fan of my 2025R! But if you can afford to go bigger (and pay for bigger/pricier $ trailer to pull it, more expensive attachments, more maintenance $, etc), then go bigger of course!