All Around Great Tractor

I bought this tractor just in time to replant my lawn after having geothermal installed. Contractor left my yard very rough. I bought the tractor, loader, rear blade, tiller, and 60in deck. Worked great for leveling and tilling yard. A larger machine may have made the job easier but would be unnecessary afterwards. I can't believe how well the John Deere tiller works. 25 horsepower and the cut of the 60" mower deck makes mowing fun again, and is pretty comfortable too. Did I mention the power this machine has, plenty to go around. I take care of it but I don't baby this thing either. It is a tool and I use it like one. It performs any job with ease. I put my wife on it with the loader while me and the kids picked up stones. I showed her once and she was able to operate it with ease. The only problem I've had was I had to tighten 3pt lever nut on shaft. Quick attach deck and loader makes switching tasks a piece of cake. My brother works for a large local farmer and operates the big tractors. He borrowed my 1025R for a large landscaping job for a week. He's called the dealer and now has his own on order.

Pleasantly surprised

Our new 1025R was delivered this morning and I immediately began giving a serious workout using the front loader and the tiller. This tractor is all we will ever need! We love it and how simple it is to operate and the available power it renders is more than I expected!!

this product is very easy to operate

the drive over mower deck works great, the foot controls for the transmission, easy off loader , easy on off for the operator, great power for everything you want to do with it. I am very happy with this tractor although I kept my JD318 just for a few special projects.

Great Tractor - It will continually amaze you what it can do

My 1025R is an amazing tractor. I absolutely love it. I got the 60" auto connect deck, 260B back hoe with thumb and the 120R loader. Everything has worked very well and has that feel of quality. I was worried this tractor was going to be too small. However after operating it I am shocked how capable it really is. I would buy this tractor again without thinking twice. I looked at all the other tractors out there, they are not as well rounded of a machine as this. When you buy a Deere you expect quality, a well engineered machine, easy to use attachments and a machine that just operates well. John Deere delivered and then some. Totally satisfied.

Really nice tractor

I get a lot of use out of the tractor. I like how easy it is to put the mower deck on. My only problem with the mower deck was the outside "ears" rubbed. I had to adjust them. It works fine now. I mow or use this on our small farming operation daily. Got a lot of bang for my buck.

A real review

This is a great all around Sub Compact. I have a 2018, loader, backhoe, box blade and 60 inch MMM. I am very pleased so far with it but be prepared before you buy one, you need to know a few things. 1. All tractors eventually have small issues. Remember this is not a car. You are buying this to flat out beat on it so you can save your back. I suppose if you baby it, wash it daily, buff it, then maybe just maybe it will never have an issue. What I mean by issues is do not get prissy if a bolt comes loose here or there or if a snap ring comes loose. It is a tractor, it vibrates, they all do no matter what color! 2. This is a subcompact. With that in mind please remember it is not a skid steer and never will be one! Do not expect to go out and lift more than it specs. Also for those that complain about it being under-powered should have considered a larger machine! 3. Yes it has a lot of plastic, plastic that holds ups very well, that does not dent like steel, does not scratch easy, and does not rust! 4. If you are buying this just as a mower, do not waste your time and go get a zero turn. No one in their right mind buys a 1025R just to mow. Now if you have other purposes such as the need for a loader or 3-point attachment than go ahead. And do not listen to the other reviews, IF IT LEAVES LINES OR CUTS WEIRD THEN IT IS JUST OUT OF ADJUSTMENT!!! 5. Backhoe digs very well but you will not set any records with it. 6. 3 point has an adjustable height setting and lock, no others in this size do! 6. Lights are not dim as others state, I cut my grass in the dead of night and have no issues at all! All in all this is a good machine! I shopped it to all the other brands and it came ahead. However, remember that your machine is only as good as the dealer! If your dealer is poor, do not blame the Deere. Make sure you have a good dealer first, no matter what brand you buy!

We Love Our 1025R

We love our NEW 1025R. It's our second. First 2014 1025R with front mount snowblower plus a Curtis Cab--No Good was cold, poor construction had diesel fumes, snow, water and noisy in cab. Now our 2017 1025R with front mounted snowblower plus NEW MAUSER CAB as seen in brochure excellent; warmer, quieter. OUR SALESMAN WAS RICK MARTIN @ THERIAULT EQUIPMENT in Presque Isle, ME. So stop by and get your own today. Don't wait financing available. Nothing Runs Like a Deere! And Also Nothing Blows Snow Like a Deere!!! You can quote me on that. We also own 2-X390 Lawn Tractors also excellant. Tell Rick Martin that Tom Gagnon sent you.

I knew going in...

I grew up on tractors, so my view is perhaps a bit skewed. This is a small tractor, though larger than its primary competition. I bought it for its versatility, and I've used it for a total of about 80 hours as indicated on the tach since new. It does the job. In fact, my wife now wonders how we have gotten along without one for so long. It is lacking in hydraulic power, so I've had to learn to be creative in how I get work done, as in clay, it just doesn't have enough oomph. I also dislike the leaking control valves which allow the various cylinders to settle over the course of a day to positions I don't expect, such as the stabilizers on the backhoe, which allow the entire assembly to settle onto the ground when off the tractor, or the bucket to drop to the ground after a day or two sitting. But, again, it does the job, and I can't really complain about the quality, or the customer support. Nothing has broken in 80 hours, beyond a loose hydraulic hose leak, and I have no plans to trade it in or get something different. It's small, and if you remember that, then it was a good purchase, and I'm not unhappy that I spent the extra money for the Deere.

1025r Great Potential Poor Execution

So I will begin with that i started out with a x738. It was a great machine until the engine block was cracked at 365 hrs., and that was that. So my dealer said that the 1025r was a better more durable machine so I bought it and within the first 15hrs of use the machine had a coolant leak. So brought it back and the dealer fixed the hose fitting, because it was cracked. The next problem happened at 20 hours when I was mowing and the PTO shaft for the mower deck sheared at the u-joint. Note I was on level ground and it was brand new. Took it back to the dealer, and they fixed it in about 4 days. The next break down happened when the tractor wouldn't start. Turns out the power source to the starter wasn't connected very well and needed a new harness. At this point I was mad at the quality of the machine I spent over $27.000 on this machine and it keeps on breaking down while under warranty. The dealership is fixing it every time and thats fine. But if the machine breaks down again I might pull the plug, and trade to a 2038 or try and get a new one because this one isn't working out again. Rant Over Other wise its a great machine and the dealership is great with helping out

Great for jobs around the farm

Bought the 1025R in May, it has been the best small tractor for small to mid-size jobs! I really wish it would have been our first tractor and not our third! Just the right size to get inside our barn to cleanup and move equipment around!

1025r

This tractor is crap never owned a John and never will own another the cylinders are leaking oil slow piece of crap I never new a tractor could be so bad believe me people don’t buy this crap not worth half the sale price biggest piece of crap I have ever had

Tractor is Great

I bought it a couple of months ago, the loader is great and backhoe is good(having issues with unhooked, dropping to the ground) and 60" auto connect mower

more than just a lawn mower

Being a woman in my 60's I needed a small tractor that I could get up and down on but could handle the job at hand. It handles a single bottom plow with ease, tiller and scrape blade so far w/o any problems and believe you me I dug down deep with that bottom plow! I was use to an 8N and this little tractor reminds me of it. Fits in tight places and the backhoe! Oh that is worth so much!!! I have planted and moved more trees and shrubs and wonder how did I ever live without this thing! It was a real task to learn how to take it off and on but now, no problem. I can't wait to buy a cultivator/planter for it! I love this little tractor and it's perfect for me. It does everything I need it to do and hasn't failed me yet. Oh and the frontend loader is awesome! It's just right for my little hobby farm! I wish I had not waited so long to buy it! Love my 1025R.

i like the quick attach bucket

i can change from my bucket to my forks in seconds i have plans for more attachments later . My father in law uses it to move big flower pots around. With the hydrostatic drive it's easy to get on and off the operation is smooth also

Love it

for my 5 acres it's perfect. Mower, backhoe and loader

One awesome tractor

Now two weeks post adoption of my newest green family member! Solidly built, such thorough safety features I am comfortable starting training (with supervision!) of my two daughters. One tip: if you order with forward field lights (mounted to the hazard light guards) ALSO order rear field lights at same! Due to the requisite mounting point (due to folding ROPS) I find the light in my face if working at night when I turn to back up- and all behind becomes invisible! Be safe and light yourself all the way around... Looking forward to many green years ahead!

Compact & mighty yet not intimidating

This little tractor is only a few inches larger than any of the X series garden tractors although the versatility's are endless in comparison. My wife has & will not hesitate to move or use it without intimidation. I have worked this tractor through it's paces the last few month with absolutely no issues or disappointment. Cannot wait for the end of snow season for yard projects & to try out the mid mount mower.

Love my tractor!

I have had my John Deere 1025r tractor over 2 years with a 110 hrs of use and can say I am very happy with this machine. Its very simple to operate and cutting the grass up tight around trees is easy due to a very tight turning radius and precise hydro-static foot controls even with a 60" deck. I mostly use it for cutting grass but the tractors real power become apparent when you use the front loader. I have wooded area in my yard with a lot of brush and wild grape vines. Using the front loader its incredibly easy push all the brush and small trees out of the way without any manual labor. Its a lot of fun to use. Drive over deck auto connect and drive up loader attachment are easy to use and time savers. I love my John Deere.

Incredible Engineering

Debated purchase a long time, glad I did it! Made great progress on my property with it.

I won't be able to get away from this machine quick enough. Complete buyers remorse.

I bought the 1025R in April of 2015 and had nothing but trouble with the thing since. Got the machine home from the dealer and immediately, the mower deck would not connect properly. Dealer came out and took it to the shop for repairs. Got the machine back and again, something else went wrong. The dealership had the machine for over a month. We made our first payment and the machine was still in the shop. When we did get the machine back, it was a royal pain to get the deck to marry up with the mower.We finally did and I won't remove the mower deck again. I had the machine out yesterday, and the bracket that holds the seat in place broke. I'm not a very big guy by the way. It's been one headache after another with this machine. I wish I had never laid eyes on this thing. Do yourself a favor, don't even entertain the idea of buying a piece of trash like the 1025R. John Deere needs to recall this model.

Quick connect deck and bucket are engineering marvels

Purchased 1025r early summer 2015, mowing about 5 acres twice a week all summer. tractor has been awesome performer, no issues whatsoever. Talked to my salesmen about the height cut of my deck, they were out the next day to adjust, thanks Z and M ag and turf. My only complaint is the pto switch when backing as machine will stall if you go to reverse before pulling switch...

Great small tractor

The John Deere 1025R is a great compact tractor for the money. I have the bucket loader that is very useful around a small hobby farm. It is great to be able to move dirt, rock etc. from one point to another. The 2nd feature is the tiller. For the small hobby farm I would not want to be without this attachment, is saves time and does a great job. I also bought the box blade which is great on my long drive way for smoothing out rough spots. I have told my friends what a great compact tractor this is.

Great Little Tractor

This tractor can do everything I need it to do. The only issues I have with it is the mower deck does not come on and off as easily as advertised unless you are on solid ground. By solid ground I mean concrete or asphalt. The other issue I have is that the headlights are blocked by the hood guard and thus do not provide ample light. The side lights are ok, but since they are so close to the driver, they attract bugs like crazy.

A workhorse

I bought my 1025R in March of 2016 with a H120 loader, a 5' rear blade, and have since added the quick change pallet forks (not the clamp on type). I have only 0,75 acre but care for my home myself. Having had 2 back operations and 2 titanium slugs placed on the upper and lower spine, I needed to avoid lifting, stooping down, twisting, and generally stressing the back which is the sole purpose for buying the machine. I have 34 hours on the machine now without a single problem. Trimming shrubbery standing up and placing them in the loader bucket or on the pallet forks at waste height is a blessing. I used it to dig irrigation pipe ditch and cover it back up. I carry trimmings to a yard waste and simply raise the bucket and dump it. No bins, no cutting to length, no raking, no shoveling. My back loves it. Lifted and installed a gun safe with no problem. Carried concrete pavers, loaded and unloaded pine bark mulch. Great machine. I should have gone one size bigger but the 1025R is a great machine.

Drive on deck

The drive on deck dont work right,the bolts fell out i had to put new ones in ,

Not worth the money spent for power receieved

Tractor hydraulics are severely under powered. Only a 681 lb 3 point is very limiting. Speed such slower than my older 2320. I do not buy into all the plastic hype. Headlights are dim. Not enough standard options for the money paid. The engine runs incredibly rough in summer, I cannot even imagine what winter starting will bring.

An Okay Tractor but has issues starting in cold weather

Tractor seems fine but has issues if you live in colder climate. At even -1 Celsius it struggles, hat to think what it will be like when it gets real cold. If you purchase the brush cutter be aware on less its flat ground it does not have what it takes to lift the brush cutter of the country when on slight hills. Consider a larger tractor if on any type of even small hills.

1025R EXCELLENT!

I bought the 1025R with a loader, mower and landscape rake. I landscaped my yard and moved 60 tons of sub soil and 95 tons of top soil. 1025R was excellent!! lots of power, easy to operate and comfortable. Very good on fuel! The only complaint is the dealer ship I bought the JD from.

very reliable and a good value

The operation of some of the features is not intuitive and need practice to use but so far all I have had to do is routine maintenance. After 2 years of ownership and daily use I realize I should have bought a larger tractor that could handle heavier loads.

Good Power

I have owned the 1025R for one month, and already used it to move and level 18 yards of dirt, as well as mow my yard. This tractor has plenty of power. After removing about half of the dirt, I decided to see if it would push the rest of the pile. With the tractor in 4WD and low range, I raised the RPMs all the way and locked the rear differential. The tractor pushed the pile around with authority. Definitely a good setup by JD.

Ultimate Tractor

Perfect for homeowner projects and light small landscape projects.

Poor engine choice

I have owned this tractor now for 1,5 years and while it has done everything I have asked of it and can't complain of the actual build quality of the tractor itself, the yanmar diesel is not up to the standards of the rest of the tractor. First off this engine spits and sputters terribly when u first crank up from a cold start bellowing white smoke like crazy for about 30 seconds then the engine smoothes out and runs fine. Second thing is at 55 hours the engine starts choking down with rpm's in the 2700 -3000 range while pulling a load such as a 4ft disc or small middle buster plow. Dealer where I bought it has had tractor over 3 weeks and evidentially cannot fix it because every time I call to check the service mgr States he's not real sure what the tech. Has found wrong with it. This my first and last Deere product, buyers regret. Should have bought a tried and true orange tractor like several friends recommended! Seems like i was sold on marketing hype rather than quality as almost every part on this tractor is foreign made. Hope this helps.

Threre is not much this tractor won't do.

My only complaint is that the mower deck does not do a great job. It has a tendency to scalp my yard. The rototiller works great and will be great for making food plots and my garden.

Best sub-compact in the market

When I was shopping for a sub-compact tractor I gave all brands in the area a chance to show me what they got to offer and tested their machines. New Holland, Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Kubota and Mahindra were the brand's I tested on all their sub-compacts, they were all great machines but John Deere was the only one that stood out from the rest in terms of Performance, Durability and Functionality. I bought a new 2019 1025R from premier equipment ospringe location in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Their salesperson "Joe" was the person who helped me with my purchase, I went in to look at x500 and x700 series models and ended up with a 1025R with 60" deck and 54" blower because I was blown away on the outstanding customer service that was delivered during my 1 month shopping for a Tractor, Joe answered all my questions and was very knowledgeable on the products. I was never rushed to buy anything and was always available to make time to show me products while I was shopping around. I spoke with their mechanics and asked questions and they were prompt answering and also with a lot of knowledge with their products. So far my 1025R has been working incredible, attachments easy to install and already looking forward to winter to test out my snow blower, I made the right choice picking John Deere, my machine gets a lot of attention from farmers in my area and couldn't be any happier and look forward on purchasing more equipment in the near future.

Versatile and very easy to use.

Purchased my 2017 model in January of 2019 - it was a dealer floor display model and so had been stored inside, was in new condition. This has been not only a very versatile and easy to use piece of machinery but also a FUN little tractor that surprises me every day with it's power-to-size ratio. Having grown up on the farm with a several large and medium sized tractors I first started looking at the 1 series as more of a large lawn & garden tractor for my acreage in Kansas. This has turned into quite a workhorse that has made the job of brush clearing, brush hogging, tilling, firewood hauling and both lite and heavy landscaping much easier than expected. I retired from a career that physically beat me up and so the idea of doing all of these many projects around my property was a bit daunting and I was concerned I might have to hire out more than a little bit of the work. With my front end loader, some suitcase weights on an easy hitch on the back, some heavy duty tow straps & chains and a full tank of diesel I have been able to remove many invasive trees from around my pond, move large decorative rocks around the property and put a really nice amount of river rock around the foundation of my weekend cabin - none of which would have been possible without my 1025r. I opted to get a 3-point rotary mower instead of the belly mower offered and, for me at least, this has worked out great as I don't need a finished lawn look and the rotary mower (brush hog) cuts short and does a nice job. This tractor is very easy to use and just the right size for most homeowners who have more land than is manageable for a lawn mower and who may have always wanted something with the capability to move gravel, till, mow heavier grass and brush, dig post holes or for tree planting and well...just all sorts of projects that you didn't imagine.

Great little tractor

I felt I had to do this review after reading some of the comments. I bought this tractor to replace an old Massey 65 tractor & X540 lawnmower . I wanted something I can till with, mow, move material , plow snow & etc. I have A older 5 foot king cutter tiller that use with it & it handles it very nicely . This tractor is A joy to till with , mow & all the above . I bought it with the 60 inch drive on & off deck . This took A couple times to get used to lining it up when driving back on but other than that it works great . I have A loader , snow blade , front weight set & I match hitch & all work great . The tractor runs smooth & is easy on fuel . I grew up on my dads farm & run all the bigger stuff & this runs & works just as good as the big stuff . Great little tractor .

solid 4 star performer

Ive had my 1025 for 3 years and have right at 400 hours on it. The only issues I've had with my tractor were not mechanical issues, rather issues with the placement of a few things. If I'm using a rear attachment ant had to turn around and look back, I have often times hit the key with my right knee and turned the tractor off. Likewise, I've hit the light switch with my left knee and have turned the lights on. For the small stature of this tractor, it really works its tail off. I have done a ton of work with this little guy, and it doesn't tear up my yard like a larger tractor would. My wife uses the belly mower all summer long to cut the grass. She loves mowing now after complaining about doing it before we got the 1025. I've had a front seal leak, which I've seen is pretty common. I always make sure it has fluid in it, so I am not planning on replacing the seal. The yellow seat turned black within six months of purchase no matter how much I cleaned it or protected it from the elements. I have a pull type bush hog, 6 foot wide and this tractor handles it very well. This was my first new tractor purchase ever. I have no regrets.

Improvement over my 2007 2305

Pros: Better gas fill location Drive over auto connect Better seat with suspension 3 point implement position control Tilt steering Lighting kit Cruse control Rubber floor deck Cons: Noisy ROPS Hood latch is low quality Hydraulic hoses on the H120 Loader could be 4" longer Need to remove the rear tire to service transmission Maximum deck is 60" instead of 62" which I had on my 2305 Needs step plate on 60D deck, currently you step on the Autoconnect label.

Mini work horse , very durable

This tractor does more than manufacturer suggest's. Plenty of power , traction , lifting capacity and easy to get on and off. One magor suggestion , if you purchase this tractor with a loader it should be seriously recommended to by the ballast tree point box for better stability and lower's roll over potential by at least 75 %. Now send me a Real John DEERE hat and not a knock off.

Tractor runs pretty good. Starts in cold Michigan winter

Two improvement that need to be made, on the tractor itself and one on the mower deck. The roll bar in the up postion should go through a seven foot garage door. It's currently about 3 inches to high. The mower deck needs to have the center wheel like my F930 does. I bought this tractor as a way to replace my F930 and a smaller tractor that has a snow blower. My F930 mows three times better than this new one. I also bought the snowblower, forks and front lend oader. Those all work very well. The lights work OK for general use but are very poor for snowblowing at night. I had added two LED lights higher up that work very well.

Avery useful little powerhouse.

I have had this machine since July 2015 & have about 25 hours on it. In addition to the FILB I have a 47" front Snow Blower & a Box Ballast on the back. I also have the 54" drive over belly mower. Although it does take some practice the implements are very easy to change out. The caveats are to always change & store implements on firm level surface & to relieve hydraulic pressure on the lines before removing the lines: very important! That having been said everything about this machine is as advertised. It is a real powerhouse! Wish I got it at least a year sooner! I have moved tons of gravel & dirt. I have dug numerous holes of varying depth & width & I had a brief chance at snow blowing. A great little machine.

1025R

I just purchased this new 1025R tractor with backhoe, loader bucket, and drive on mower. I love the ease of removing backhoe and loader. It is much easier than the old Kubota that I had. Have yet to remove the mover, but I am looking forward to do this when required. Tractor preforms out do the old one I had so far. It is also a bit larger than the Kubota. The only drawback is getting used to the operating requirements, but that will come in time.

Love my tractor size

love my tractor size and all that I have done with it I got the 1025r filb didn't know how much you could do with it my brother-in-law has a much bigger John Deere but still calls me to do the jobs he can't get his larger tractor into and the Backhoe is great for ditches and hole digging wish I had a ripper tooth and bucket thumb will get it down the road has enough power for what I do with it I have seizures so I wanted the seat safety switch which it has so if I try to leave the seat the tractor shuts down and the hydrostats that drive the machine if I take my foot off of the pedal it comes to a stop even on a hill so the 1025r filb fits me just fine it's a little work horse the only problem I had with it is the stabilizer would leak off if the tractor was running or not so when I done the first year service the guys at John Deere shop got it replaced for me and it was under warranty work at no cost to me and that fixed the problem the guys at my local John Deere dealer want me to be happy with my purchase so they go above and beyond to make that happen I think I will get many years out of my machine and it makes my life so much easier to complete my jobs will recommend this to all of my friends

Versatility through attachability!

Need a small tractor for a lot of different jobs? If so the JD 1025R was made to order! Mowing, digging, lifting this tractor does it all. If attachability is key to your purchase decision you'll love this machine. I now have 135 hours on my 1025R and cannot say enough good about this tractor. I mow, landscape, handle material, plow and more and this machine gets her done. In addition, to have a Yanmar diesel is to love one. You"ll be hard-pressed to find anything more fuel efficient. Just compare the ease and convenience of implement attachment to others and you'll fall in love.

John Deere 1025R FILB

I looked at the competitions sub compact tractor offerings before I decided on buying the John Deere . Any of them will most likely be able to do the work you have in mind. Some are boasting running at low Rpm's or doing this or that better. Here is what I have learned after sitting on the competition machines. Hands down the John Deere has controls that are easier to use. Everything from the 4x4 shifter to the loader control is within easy reach. Having been able to operate the competitions machines in real world work conditions the John Deere offers better comfort, less complex control's and is a easy machine to operate. It will do the job just as easy as a bigger machine just takes a few extra buckets.

Best of the BEST

I have owned a Kubota BX in the past and although a great tractor, the John Deere 1025 R is leagues ahead of its orange brethren. I have had the 1025 R for almost 2 years and could not be happier. The tractor is used to maintain the 4 acre property in New Hampshire. It is a workhorse, mowing, plowing, dislodging tree stumps and various landscaping projects. The engine, is immensely powerful, yet insanely efficient, sipping fuel. The seating, quick disconnect systems for the mower and other attachments are a dream. Best Feature? We often get heavy wet snow being on the coast of New Hampshire. Everyone struggles even wit the biggest of snow blowers, but the 1025R never misses a beat. It throws heavy wet snow around like it is fluff. Never slips, and tons of reserve power. Truly the best tractor one can but for the money! And its American! (Mostly minus the Yanmar Diesel)

our 1025 is a real work horse

this summer alone not counting last winter. I have rototilled approximately 1/4 of our 0,88 acer. Missed up and now have to rerototill again next spring. Have removed and stacked into two piles aprox. 20 to 25 yards yards of soil. Have hauled ten yards of crushed rock to make a drive way around the back yard. hauled ten yard of 3/4 minus washed rock into the back yard for walking paths. Have hauled four pallets of 6x12x16 retainer wall blocks six at a time( tried 8 and the back wheels would come off of the ground). Into the back yard for two retainer walls. I have hauled sand, lumber, fenceing, dirt, assemble planter boxes, potting soil,crushed rock, washed rock and used the bucket to pull old post, a work bench and assembly table. I had inner tubes installed and filled with a soy bean material to add weight to the tires to control slippage on grass and damp dirt it really helped with the traction. As you can see I am not displeased with my 1025E. That little work horse has accomplished all and surpassed my expectations.

Great tractor

This tractor has done everything it has needed to do. Just remember that it is not a 80hp tractor and things take time. The only thing I dislike is the bouncy little fuel gauge. You pay extra for green and they are the only one without a proper fuel gauge.

fieldturf

Been doing research on this machine for several months and can't get over that RIO switch. I'll just stay with my old 25 year tractor or upgrade to a larger tractor. Can't believe I got to hold a switch to keep my PTO running when I back up. Wow

A Younger "me"

I purchased my JD sub-compact 1 1/2 years ago for a large drainage project on my property. This machine is awesome. The backhoe attachment is great and simple to use and made quick work of a job that wouldn't have gotten done properly otherwise. The bucket was perfect for hauling the stone. It's like having a younger version of myself available to help me whenever I need it, and I don't have to bribe it to get it to work! I've used it to clear snow from the driveway, dig foundations for concrete work, haul firewood and countless other jobs that used to be difficult. I also plan to dig a new leech field for our septic system next year. I've never regretted this purchase for a moment.

GOOD SMALL TRACTOR

I have owned my 1025R for two years. Purchased it used from JD Dealer. I own a 12 acre residential parcel. It is great for light jobs around the home. Mower is great but not quite as easy to install and remove as TV advertising indicates. I discovered that the Hydraulic fluid fill was located in a well under the seat. When water got into the well it was drawn into the hydraulic system and really messed the system up. Engineering problem that a 3 inch piece of pipe solved. Still have hydraulic system problems from that experience. Great for gardening, moving dirt, plowing snow with loader and back blade (front end is too light for front mounted angle blade). Overall, great tractor for SMALL jobs.

Mighty Mouse

This little tractor is deceiving, as it is really powerful and super easy to maneuver. We purchased the loader and mower deck, and added some lights. We debated a while if we needed a 4 wheel drive vs just a mower. Really glad we went this route. More then enough power for this machine.

It’s a Beast

I have owned this machine new since 2018. It never ceases to amaze me! I've done dozens of sizable projects with the bucket and hoe, and has never let me down! Awesome Machine.

this tractor does all jobs well

This tractor performs all tasks with the backhoe and loader very well within its limits. The only issue I have is using the hydraulic quick disconnects for the loader and the mower deck, The position with the loader brackets installed makes it difficult to apply pressure to connect easily.

after looking at 7 differant brands went back to deere havent had any problems

don't look for something you wont be happy with, this does everything you will need to do

Another great tractor

I purchased this tractor after owning a john deere 455 diesel for over ten years. Let me say that i love the ease of attaching the mower deck. I have the loader attachment and It has much more lift capacity than my old 455. Yanmar diesel engine is still the best in the industry. With the suspension seat it is much more comfortable mowing large fields than my old tractor.On the 60 Inch mower deck the deflector shute is made of plastic now instead of steel...plan on replacing this part every season if you are going to do a lot of mowing. I wish that John Deere would make the protective guards for the lighting on the ROPS standard equipment instead of an option as is it too easy to break the turn signal / 4 way flasher light assembly. Until they do please do yourself a favor and purchase this protective kit.Those lights are expensive. I feel that this is an honest review on this fine piece of equipment and I hope that I don't discourage anyone from from buying one. I am a true John Deere fan that has owned a 455 tractor and I currently still own a 855 tractor and an STX 38 tractor plus a John Deere walk behind 21 in mower

Well worth the price

All the power and quality I expected. Love the quick easy implement installation

Love the Ergonomics!

There's more comfort in this little tractor than a nap on grandma's lap! Everything is logically laid out and functionally located. Visibility is great and getting on and off either side is a breeze. The tilt wheel makes all the difference in the world. Getting in and out of the loader and mower is a fast, easy and convenient.! You'll love the long list of attachments for this tractor. The 1025 R really is a dandy little tractor.

Life Saver

The John Deere 1025r is the best in its class in my opinion. I have no regrets in my purchase, it has payed for itself, I have done so much with it already that I could have never gotten done without it. The ease of removal and connectablility of all its attachments is one of the best features. I would recommend this tractor to anyone.

Front Loader is great.

You have to remember it's a small tractor. Every Machine has it's quirks or flaws, but the sign of a good Operator or Owner is working with what you have. Run what you Brung to the Job

stepped down from larger backhoe to this one. minor qulaity issues

Not as strong as I am used too. tire went flat due to rim problems cylinder on hoe does not hold tight pressure, drops while using bucket

This tractor lives up to the quality that I expected from John Deere

I recently purchased this tractor with the backhoe attachment. I love the way it handles and its smooth operation. The controls were easy to learn and I tend to look for projects so I can get on the machine. There is only one thing I do not like and that is the fact that the tractor only comes with one key. After paying more than $20K for this machine, I tried to get a second key but they had to first order one for me and then I had to pay for it. At only $6 it was not a big deal but that is exactly my point. Why not provide 2 keys to start with and I could have saved myself another trip to the store. That is just cheap business practice.

little Power House

This little tractor continues to surprise me. After owning John Deeres for the last 40 plus years. This is most likely one of the best that has come along . The agility of this machine is amazing, prior to owning this 1025R I had a X360 to cut grass with.which was pretty nimble a little over powered but a really good machine.The 1025R is just as maneuverable as the smaller machine .The power to weight is much better on the 1025R than the smaller machine. With the loader I have moved a lot of loose material rather quickly given the size bucket .It dose a good job grading.. I just got to use the backhoe to re-landscape our driveway entrance ,again the power of this little machine is impressive,compacted blue stone and bank run gravel dug through it like a full size backhoe . When operating this machine I find the controls are exactly where you would expect, all with in easy reach from the driver seat . The loader is very easy to install and uninstall. I just wish all of them were this easy 30 years ago. The backhoe is a breeze to uninstall .I found that installing it to be a little cumbersome It may just take a little more time to get the hang of it. Cutting the 2 acres of grass Is no longer so time consuming set the RPM,s at 2400 and go it that easy. Cutting around tree it gets close to the mulch with very little weed whacking required. I am still playing with the speed /RPM to find the best cut for my yard it just take a few more cut and it should be dialed in. Overall I think John Deere has done a really good job with this tractor with all the attachment that are available I see my self going back and buying other attachments. The only item that give me some concern is the light mounted on the ROPS .I have already hit them once on a tree limb.Went straight to the dealer and bought the guards for the lights seem to help. maybe some kind of redesign on the next model.

Very good, thought out designed tractor.

I picked up my 1025r on October 27th 2015 and have put on twenty two hours so far. It's been a great tractor on my 4,6 acres of land. I was able to get the Frontier York rake with the 0 % down promotion for free. I have the H120 loader as well. I was able to find the rest of my attachments (60" finish mower, 60" three point blade, and a set of quick attach forks) for under $1,000.00. Why buy new implements when you can find good used stuff for a lot less and save money. These implements make this great Deere tractor more versatile. The tractor is good on fuel, and very comfortable. I'm 6'2" and can ride hours in great comfort. It's easy to run, and simple to service. Only trouble I had was a small hydraulic leak on one of the female couplings from the tractor to the loader(dealer fixed right off) and a very small coolant leak which I fixed my self by tighning a clamp. I highly recommend this tractor over any other brand and I did my research.

Life easier

Bought 2 months ago and does everything I am using it for as intended

Comfortable, ease of operation

Bought it April 1 2021, outstanding machine .also bought snow plow

First time buyer new tractor

I was looking for a sub compactor tractor 0,1 days of going to all the dealers in my area the John Deere meets all that I'm looking for in a sub compactor tractor. I bought the brush hog box scraper any grapple. I only have 2,2 hours on it but I put it through all the paces with lifting a bucket full of granite dirt and moving logs on my property. This tractor is unbelievable.

This is a great machine.

The 1025R is a well designed tractor. I have the 120R loader and 270B backhoe. The tractor is all around easy to and fun to operate. The controls of the 270B are comfortable. Great machine

Canopy top

So far the tractor has been good. The only disappointing thing is the ROP bar is so high that it makes the canopy top extremely high and barely blocks the sun and interferes with the trees

I lI love the versatility

I've had my 1025R for about a week. I love the versatility and how easy it is to switch the attachments on and off. The power is excellent. I can't believe how it moved dirt effortlessly. So far so good!!

It's GREAT

This compact tractor is a work horse. It eats up loader work with ease and mows like a dream. The controls are easy to use, and removing mower deck is o so easy. Best of you look good operating the tractor......

This is a great product that seems to to be built well.

I have had the tractor almost a year now and have just about 50 hours on it. I have not had any issues with any of the mechanical features, the only real problem I seem to have is the with the headlight switch, some of the switches do not appear that quality. And the only other thing I would like is a little more power on the 3 pt hitch. But the machine worked great and I have never second guessed getting one. Worth stepping up to the 1025, the features and power are worth every penny.

1025R MAUSER CAB

JUST PURCHASED///IT DOES FIT UNDER A 7 FOOT GARAGE DOOR!!...IT IS VERY WELL CONSTRUCTED...I LIKE THE UPDATES FROM MY 2014 1025R VERY STABLE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALONG WITH MY DEALER VALLEY PLAINS EQUIPMENT JAMESTOWN ND

AN AWESOME MACHINE!!!

I bought mine in March of 2016. I have a little over 50 hours on it and it has been worth it's weight in gold. If you are thinking of getting one go get it. You will not be sorry! It is awesome!!! I use mine for mowing, hauling and working in the garden. Also, I highly recommend the 4' tiller. It's hard to believe how good of a job it does. Honestly I can't think of one negative thing about it. I would give it 10 stars if I could and I recommend it 1,000 %

Questionable durability

I bought this tractor used with very low hours on it. At 150 hours the engine needed to be replaced. At 350 hours the mower deck/3 point lift control had to be replaced. I like the tractor but am constantly concerned about the product life expectancy. I do think I'll sell and buy a different brand. I've always heard that the green paint is very expensive and I've had two lessons so far.

Definitely not built to last... constantly broke down

NOT BUILT TO LAST... CONSTANTLY BROKE DOWN... Hydraulics is a constant issue.

Auto connect mower sucks

I have had the lawnmower deck in three times and it still can not connect properly. It is a 2019 and I am sorry I bought it. They are picking it up again tomorrow and I am going to trade it on a kubota asap

3 acre farm

*When we first got our farm this year, my wife laughed at me when I started looking at a tractor to mow the yard, brush-hog and till my garden and move things around with the forklift attachment but now that she sees how much it is used, she is happy she let me get my little green tractor!

Excellent subcompact tractor

Took delivery a few weeks ago. This SCUT is a work horse, love the four wheel drive and Yanmar Diesel engine which sips fuel. Got the imatch implement quick attach system, perfect. Also added the MCS20 or material collection system- I highly reccomend this if you want a top shelf bagging system for leaves and grass clipppings. The front end loader or FEL is powerful for such a small tractor. No tiller needed with an FEL and the Piranah tooth bar which I added after purchase. I went with the 54" deck which cuts my centipede grass nicely. You can also add a backhoe later on which is a nice option. You won't regret this purchase.

back hoe

I LOVE MY JOHN DEERE , IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND A TOUGH ANIMAL!!! I have the heavier bucket and larger mowing deck. my next attachment will be the back hoe.

Glad I did it

I debated for a few months whether to buy a new tractor. Some told me the competition was better, but I had to look at the John Deere as I Always had a JD. Sure am glad I bought the JD ,wish I would have done it sooner. The 60 inch deck works fine, if your looking for fine grooming, this might not be for you, but makes me happy. Everyone has a opinion, and I am happy with what it does for me.The front loader works great also, and the tractor it self has plenty of power. Glad I did it, Glad I bought the John Deere.

This is one tough little tractor

I have 50 hrs on my 1025 with a front end loader and ballast box. I use it to clear heavy snow from my steep 150 ft driveway. It performs flawlessly so far. Great capacity on the loader lifting heavy snow for hrs. the ergonomics/controls are the best including the lights which give great field of vision at nite. These may seem like little things but believe me they are not.. The engine is more powerful than I anticipated even when pushed to the limits. fires up fast even in cold weather. The cadillac of sub compact Tractors. Go green

Does everything well

I bought TLB, Love it!! I added 9 iron finish mow deck, 48" Shredder and 48" Box blade. I have 5 acers, 1/2 mile dirt drive way. This unit works great, easy to use. I love the hydro trans and driver over finish mow deck. Very fast to swap out attachments. I'm very surprised the power this unit had for its size. This is a unit you will keep for years. Having this 1025r for over a year and 300 hours on it, I have to say, my John Deere starts and runs like new, Does not leak a drop, I do take good care of but I do keep out side all the time. All I do is keep oil changed (with maintenance agreement) and keep sprayed off. Very good unit, Bach hoe attachment more useful than I though I would ever use.

1025 TLB FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!

Bought a new 1025TLB from my dealer here in Princeton. It definitely has great power and the hydraulics are incredible strong! I am already on my 5th stump and what a ball to operate! Wish I would have purchased it long ago! I also added the Barracuda thumb--excellent addition. Cost was only $330 and really helps with stumps and brush piles. Also bought the 54 inch snow blower for front. Because the FEL is so easy to remove, it makes the snow blower attachment process easy. Now just waiting for our first snow. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone. The product development folks have really gotten this model right--Congrats JD!

John Deere compact 1025R , carryover- NEW model year 2016

I bought this Compact 1025R not because it was cheap >$20k! It was because it was advertised as being very diversified with an auto detached mowing deck , quick attach loader, box blade and snow blower accessories. After operating this tractor for a period of time I found that all of these features advertised with Auto disconnects require near perfect conditions for them to all attach / detach without extra efforts or adjustments. After owning my tractor for one month I decided to detach the mowing deck, when reattaching the mower deck it would not reconnect. I found that the drive shaft assembly linkages we're done in correctly at the John Deere dealership and the service techs did not pay attention to details when installing this assembly so the tractor had to go back to the shop for two days for that correction. Then on month number four I noticed anti-freeze on the floor in my shop. Upon further inspection I found the water pump front shaft seal was leaking! The tractor only has 47 hours on it. Next, I'm finding when the weather is below zero this unit gels up very easily… I've owned diesel tractors before and I have never had gelling issues as this unit seems to have a lot of idiosyncrasies.. I am now waiting for the John Deere dealership shop to pick it up again to put in a new water pump! At this time I'm not too impressed with the level of quality and workmanship coming from John Deere. In closing, this tractor is very expensive and it should not be breaking down with less than 50hrs on it! I hope John Deere improves its workmanship and pays more attention to quality and to all the necessary details in the future construction of these compact tractors as this unit is very frustrating to deal with being brand new. Thanks

owner/manager

Excellent tractor great usefulness small enough to do the small tasks and big enough to do the medium tasks only improvement I would have is larger fuel tank and larger mowing deck

Very Pleased So Far!

I did a lot of research comparing the 1025R to the competition before I made my purchase, and I am so glad I went with John Deere! I have now owned my 1025R for about 3 months and it has lived up to and exceeded my expectations. I bought the loader and 54 inch mower deck and have been very please with how both of them have performed. We have a small farm and raise chickens and turkeys and raise vegetables for the farmers market and this tractor has cut my work time in half! I had debated on getting a larger tractor and a zero turn mower separately, but I am very glad I decided to go with this set up. This tractor has a very tight turn radius in 2WD and is great for mowing even in tight spots, which I was worried about. The drive over mower does a great job cutting our 3 acres of grass, and has cut my mowing time in half of what my old Craftsman mower could do it in. The loader makes cleaning the chicken house a much easier chore, especially because I was using a shovel and wheelbarrow before. The loader has more power and lifting capacity than what I expected from a tractor this size. I have had zero issues so far, but have only had it for 3 months and only put 30 hours on it, so I will have to see on the quality. I plan on following all the recommended maintenance, and keep it as clean as possible, so i don't foresee and issues. One thing I would suggest to any potential buyers would be to shop around at different Deere dealers if possible. There are two different ones in my area, and the one I bought from quoted me $1700 cheaper than the other dealer with all the same equipment and set up.

Best of the best

I bought the 1025R, mid mount mower with bagger, bucket, pallet forks, block heater, extra lights/light guards and hydraulic snow plow. Wish I would have looked at the ZM industries 960 snow pusher instead of the snow plow. Although I haven't used the plow yet, however the pusher might be more useful. The machine is very powerful and runs super. Z&M ag and turf (Falconer)are the best. Rod Ruttenbur knows his stuff. I shopped the Kubota. However I found the controls to look and feel cheap. The hydraulic control handle is huge. Also, the quick attach bucket, and mower deck on the Deere is tons easier on and off. (I tried both out) Don't get fooled by the sales pitch. "Kubota has steel hood and fenders" It rattles more compared to the Deere. Also the plastic doesn't rust and rattle. If you are going to spend the money, the Deere is close in price. And Deere service is tons better if you need it.

Mower connection is difficlut

I have owned this tractor for 2,5 years now. Overall I love the tractor. However, the E_Z connect drive over mower is very difficult to accomplish. Trying to get everything to line up by yourself is impossible. The locking rod that holds the mower to the unit on the backside is extremely difficult to lock in place. The loader hooks up easily and so does the snow blower.

Little John needs a big brother

I have owned the 1025R for 3 years with 290 hours of use. Equipped with a front end loader (a must have) a 60 in belly mower and box blade. Have had a couple maintenance issues like leaking fuel line and neutral sensor problem which kept me from starting it. Mow quality is fair on flat ground and so so on a slope. It is a lot faster/more powerful than my JD X380. I live on 5 acres in south Alabama with LOTS of trees and vines with which to deal. Little John does pretty well, but I am going to upgrade to a 2032R for more weight/width/ capacity. Will feel much more secure on a bigger, wider tractor. Still have lots of trees with which to deal from Michael. Have a level lot? 1025 is a fine little tractor.

Great Tractor

This is a great tractor to use round at small farm. It can do all the jobs I need it do. Good job John Deere.

The 1-Family 1025R provides the overall quality, performance, power, and engineering one expects from Deere in a residential sized application.

The 1025R works as a well designed, integrated, and capable tractor with the power and flexibility to tackle most any large scale residential project. Whether it is new construction, maintenance, or general upkeep this tractor and its accessories have what it takes. Only limitation discovered in the first 12 months of use is that the undermounted mowing deck is designed for general mowing rather than fine tuned lawn mowing.

bETTER THAN MOST BUT NOT PERFECT

My only real gripe is the Neutral Switch underneath gets damage while brush hogging. There is no protection for it. I'm on my third one in two years. I now keep a spare. The saftey bar is high but I deal with it by lowering it to go in a garage.

1025r

Really good tractor. I am impressed with how little fuel it uses. I like having the attachments for it because I only have 1 engine to take care of. It is also very comfortable to be on for hours at a time.

Great little utility tractor

I have had my 1025R for over a year. I am amazed at how useful this machine is. I have the snow blower, 60" deck, loader and tiller. It is so easy to mount and dismount the loader and the deck very well designed. I was back and forth between the 1 and 2 series, this does everything I need it to for my propertyt.

Pros and cons

I have owned my 1025r over 2 years and have 209 hours on it. Overall, it us a decent tractor. Hydraulics are strong enough to do everything I need. However, you can not do multiple functions with the hydraulics, i.e. lift the bucket and dump at the same time without the functions being very very slow. Same for the backhoe. The slowness can be very cumbersome. The seat is comfortable and functional. I am disappointed with the instrument panel as it doesn't have a fuel indicator light ( only a float indicator on fender), and also no indicator that the machine is in 4wd. Just thought that was a bit cheap considering the price you pay. Turning radius is excellent, and ease of changing implements is excellent. Although I do like the tractor, the cumbersome hydraulics would have been a deal breaker and I would have chosen a different brand.

Very good entry level tractor

This is my second JD tractor over the past 15 years. The 2210 was my 1st and ran flawlessly for 12 years and I got a good trade in price for it. My 1025r has loader, mower and backhoe. Runs very well after 3 years of regular use. The loader and backhoe are very well made, easy to remove and install. Not a fan of where the light switch is located, I hit my knee on it all the time. A bit to much plastic instead of steel but by trucks like that now too. For the money you can't go wrong getting a 1025. It's a very good compact tractor. John Deere resale value beats everyone else if you look after it.

Great Little Tractor

I have had my 1025 for several years and have several hundred hours on it. It has not had any issues. I have the quick release loader, backhoe, 4' box blade, 50" finish mower, 4' rotary cutter/shredder, 4' tiller, imatch quick hitch and pallet forks for the front. I have worked it hard on my hunting property in the country. My main use is on my 3 acres in town. I bought this because of the small size and getting into tight areas and my small barn doors. This thing has been a real back saver for me around the house. The pallet forks have been the most useful implement I own. I use them all the time for work around the yard and pasture at home. The forks will even pick up and carry my round hay baIes (although they are much heavier than what I should be doing with this tractor). It will also pick up my 4-wheelers for loading on trailers. I use counter weight for sure when using the loader or forks. I have 3 larger tractors on our country property, but prefer using this one for many tasks. The seat is much more comfortable (I did as stiffer springs) and it is so easy to get on and off. When it is cold out, I start it and the engine runs rough for just a short time then smooths right out. Not a problem. This is my favorite tractor even though it is small. I am amazed all the work I can do with it. It is also fun to find stuff to do with it!

Probably the best purchase I've made!

This thing is easy to use, & so versatile. You can do a lot of jobs with it, both big & small jobs. There are a lot of attachments available out there for this machine as well.

Great Power and 4 wheel drive!

iv'e owned this tractor for almost a year and so far it has exceeded all my exceptations. i really fell in love with the 4 wheel drive and you can about go anywhere! the loader was also a highlight and has a lot of streigth.

My 1025R is the ultimate machine for our family!

The purchase of our 1025R was the best choice for our use. With the addition of the 60D deck, mowing is done in a fraction of the time it required previously. To go cut firewood, merely drive off the deck, hook up a trailer, and head to the woods. John Deere has raised the bar again! Thanks John Deere!

We Love Ours!

We bought our 1025r in July 2019. We have about 40 hours on it. On our 6 acres we use it for mowing, plowing snow, cleaning out the paddock of our barn, clearing tree branches. We use the forks quite a bit and are glad we purchased them. It's started up every time so far! Love that it fits in tight spaces and pretty good power. Only thing we wish it did was move large round bales, which we use to feed our cows.

Powerful little machine

I've put 40 hours on this so far. It's done a lot of pretty heavy ground work and tree removal on my 10 acre property. It's biggest weakness is the low weight. It has more power than butt, and will sometimes spin the tires instead of moving dirt. I don't regret buying it but I think I'd shell out for the 2035r if you need a small tractor but plan to move a lot of soil. Also recommend filling the tires and maybe getting some suitcase weights. It will do anything, it just may not do it as fast as a larger, heavier machine.

Great balance of size and power

The 1025R has a great balance of size and power. It's small enough for daily residential use but powerful enough for landscaping/light excavating use. I've used mine for mowing lawn, blowing snow, grading driveways, light excavating, and everything in between. It's amazing how many projects pop up once you own a machine like this. I sometimes change attachments multiple times per day so I love how fast and simple it is. I especially like the drive-over deck with AutoConnect. The hydraulics cycle a bit slow (loader raise/lower and bucket tilt) in my opinion, but maybe I'm just impatient. I bought mine on the 0 % for 60 month deal. This kept my payments low enough that I could outfit mine with a mower deck, loader and bucket, pallet forks, snowblower, broom, and iMatch hitch. I hope John Deere is still offering 0 for 60 when I'm ready to replace this unit.

Good overall tractor, could still use some updates

Seat suspension could be improved for mowing on rough ground, maybe an aftermarket kit like available on the Z-traks. Auto connect deck, when working is fantastic, but when it get a little out of adjustment is a pain in the rear. Side panels could use a different type connector/holder to eliminate having to take a wrench to remove. Maybe something similar to the old 755/855 series. Needs heavier tires on front when using with a loader. Love the mulch kit on the 60 Auto Connect deck. Is cleaner to operate, and leaves the lawns looking better than my Z930A.

Poor buIlt

Problems from the time I got it home had a noise under tractor dealer said bolts cross threaded in drive shaft. Dealer fixed that .deck hangs up when raising and lowering . 54inch belly mower cuts poor leaves streaks have to mow over several times defeats having a large deck had a 730 with 54 inch deck cut perfect tractor has spent a lot of days in shop and nothing solved so much for quality control and making customers happy guess I will have to trade for another brand I thought jd was the best but I was fooled

Does what I need at home and on the farm

I recommend John Deere to those I talk with. People compliment my 1025R. The blade came in handy last winter with the heavy snows we had in Kentucky. I own 2 JD push mowers one is 22 years old. A weed eater, chain saw, and power washer. Ask me about John Deere, I say nothing runs like a Deere!

The John Deere 1025r is a great tractor

When you see this tractor you think it can't do much I was told it couldn't dig rock but I assure you that it can

Great tractor.

I put a lot of thought and research into John Deere tractors. People said,"Oh don't get a small tractor. You won't be satisfied. WRONG! 1025R does it all. Love the loader. Mulch, stone, dirt, debris. I have a rake and a scraper blade. I have a set of pallet forks. Not the clamp on type, the ones where you remove the bucket. Couldn't live without them. Lastly, have a four foot bush hog. Does a great job. Really gets in tight spots. Also, have done 3 bush hog jobs. 2 of them needed 4wd from the start to get through low, wet areas. This tractor is great in my yard and doing work for others, doesn't tear up grass or make tracks. Want to get more attachments soon. Love the 1025r.

not the best

I have a1023e with a 60 ' auto connect deck witch has not worked from day one . tractor is OK auto deck has been in for repair three times one time for 3wks. deck still will not auto connect .the deck was an expensive option. it was not worth the money. DEN. monee il.

I could sell these 1025r that's how well I like them 66960

60 hrs. No problems, no leaks, no remorse! Many yards of gravel moved, tilling food plots, brush hogging and everything works great! Green is worth the bucks. Most of all it makes my four year old grin from ear to ear just to sit on it!!

1025R .. after two weeks it was broke

after two weeks the auto connect deck quit being an auto connect deck. first the PTO drive shaft was bad, then they brought it back and said it was fixed backed it out of the garage and the deck was rubbing on tires. dealer came took the tractor back to the shop for the second time and brought it back again and said it was fixed and brought it back. Got on the tractor that night took the deck off and went to put it back on and the PTO again didn't line up and deck would not go on. told them come get this piece of junk. Really 3 times now with same problem within 3 weeks and still can't fix the problem give me my money back so I can get me a tractor that will work like it's supposed to. Once I get it back it will be for sale. What a shame spending 17K on a tractor that broke only after 2 weeks.

Bad fittings on hoe

Like the tractor. Hate the fact that the fittings on the hoe are inferior steel and are rusting,pitting and leaking

Great Machine

After careful research and thought between the 1025r and the Kubota 2680, I purchased my 1025R mid 2021. It was purchased with the front bucket and a 60" driver over deck. It was everything that I expected and more. Very easy to use, lots of attachments available.I purchased the quick attach 54 inch blade and later added the 18 inch extensions.Gussets were added for securing the extensions to the blade, but probably because I am an over thinker with access to metal and a welder. I have nothing but great things to say about my 1025r.

jOHN dEERE 1025r SUB cOMPACT

I have owned many small lawn tractors over the years and all John Deere. I was in the market recently shopping for a new 2020 sub compact tractor between Kubota BX series and JD 1025R with a BH / FL / MM, after a long period of time and research comparing product vs price I decided to go with the JD 1025R which was slightly higher than Kubota, but what won me over was all the easy off & on quick disconnect attachments plus. I have to commend John Deere that the 1025R 1st family series so far has exceeded my expectations using the multi attachments from mowing / digging mid size tree stumps / and using the front loader to move mountains of dirt..

some good, but poor quality and service

I was choosing between the 1025R and another brand. I ultimately chose the 1025R because of the availability and ease of attachments. I was especially impressed with the drive over mower deck. Despite the premium price, there have been a number of quality issues with the tractor and my dealer experience has not been stellar either. The tractor just turned two. Here is a list of just some of the issues thus far (not an exhaustive list and doesn't include dealer and attachment issues). 1. Steering wheel tilt did not work and was locked in place. 2. Mower deck height adjustment knob is crooked and does not operate correctly. 3. Block heater installed improperly (more a dealer issue) 4. The easy drive over mower deck.....I'll just leave this one here. 5. The reverse pedal that appears to be sturdy metal literally snapped in two right as I was working to disconnect the 'easy' mower deck. So, my experience over two years of residential use has not matched with the price paid or the reputation marketed. Between this and the dealer service at two different locations I have been disappointed in my ownership experience.

Great qaulity & versatility

loader/deck/1025r combo awsome Powerful diesel and heavy duty loader Allows me to move large rocks And cement peices. Price y but a good overall purchase

This tractor is simple to operate.

I have five acres that I have to keep up with. I use it for mowing, hauling and light dirt work. This tractor is the perfect fit for all my needs. The implements are easy to attach and remove. The tractor is simple to operate.

Hydraulic hose and snap ring in two months.

I purchased two months ago and have put over 45 hours on this tractor, I have the back hoe and the H120 loader. This is a very strong machine and I have been impressed. Its very easy to use. My concern is that the quality is not the same as my 30 year old 325 lawn mower which is tough as nails. Up on delivery the tractor had a leaking hydraulic hose that had to be replaced, I was using my new tiller, well my wife was using my new tiller and the snap ring that keeps the spline shaft on for the draft arms broke ( and that was a tough self fix ) and now the attachment lift and lower arm wont stay up....... Will this tractor make it 30 years?

Way too many problems with this machine.

Plus is great fuel economy and power. But 5 trips to the dealer in less than a year. It's a mower that will not mow anywhere close to even. 3 point arm has literally fallen off twice. 3 point control lever has come loose 3 times. This is the 4th JD subcompact we have had on the farm (all JD equipment), but likely the last. Just too many issues that are unresolved.

AMAZING!!

Great little work horse. I have a box blade,60in mower, fertilizer spreader and loader and use it daily. Highly recommend

Our 1025R is a great work horse with plenty of power