Incredible Engineering

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

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Great Product, well worth the money

I was upgrading from a push mower and looked at some of the riding mowers from Lowe's but decided on getting one from a John Deere dealer instead for better after purchase support. Decided on an X390, then after assessing my needs changed my order to an X590. After reading more and more on the 1 series I knew the 1025R was the one for me. I quickly cancelled my X590 order and the 1025R arrived a month later. After using it for the past 6 weeks I have no regrets despite going way over my originally planned budget. I highly recommend the 1 series for anyone who will do any kind of work on their property themselves.

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all but the tiller

about July last year used it to push snow and used the back hoe a lot love it just dont like the drive shaft that runs the tilller it to hard to put on to the tractor there should be a better way

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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.

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Steep Learning Curve for 1st Time Owner

I went with the 1025R to maintain a hilly 5 acre parcel of land. About 2.5 acres in lawn that gets mowed weekly, about 2.5 acres of pasture that gets bush hogged monthly. I also use it to maintain a 150 yard long gravel road along with various projects. I regularly use the mid mount 60D mower, the 2048 rotary mower, a box blade, the front loader and a set of pallet forks. I also have a homemade ballast box. I'm a first time tractor owner, so I narrowed my selections to the major brands and dealers in my area: Deere & Kubota. The Kubota treadle peddle drove me nuts. And, I wanted the "easy drive over mower deck". So, it turned out to be Deere. The "easy drive over mower deck" kinda works. I'm glad to have it, but like the entire 1025R there is a steep learning curve for a 1st time owner...don't believe those commercials. Another example of a steep and expensive learning curve is keeping the radiator clean. The 1025R is low to the ground and tends to suck up everything particularly when bush hogging. Buy yourself an air comb and an air compressor to keep the radiator clean both back and front. Or, you'll be buying a new radiator. Wish I would have been told that up front. Deere markets subcompacts to people with a few acres of land, not farmers. But, their dealers cater to the agriculture community. The learning curve is steep for a 1st time tractor owner with a few acres of land. For the most part you're on your own to figure it out...web searches, blog posts, youtube, trial & error. In summary: The 1025R does what I need it to do, but it has been a steep and expensive learning curve.

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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.

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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

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Life easier

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

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All fittings on hoe are rusting thru. Bad steel !!

Tractor is 8 years old. I like the Tractor but J D used substandard steel on is pistons. Fittings are rusting thru.

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640 Hours of trouble free productivity!

I brushhog, spray, landscape, move firewood, rocks, and countless other applications and my 1025R just keeps getting work done! If this tractor is properly matched to tasks for a subcompact tractor you'll love and marvel at this little workhorse. Remember...you don't use a pony to do the work of a Clydesdale - and the same applies to tractors.

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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

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Great work horse

Good investment, Great little work horse.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mixed bag…mower is not great

Overall, I like the versatility of the tractor, but in two years of ownership have had multiple issue with hydraulic leaks. All fixable, but the last time it dumped a large quantity of hydraulic fluid in our shed. The most frustrating issue is the poor quality of the 60” mower. It has proven impossible to get a tall enough cut and cuts unevenly (from right to left), scalping my grass. The dealer seems not to have been able to fix this, so I presume it’s a design/manufacturing issue.

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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

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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!

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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

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So far, so....

I'm still early in the familiarization process but it seems spretty intuitive so far. I've removed the backhoe and bucket, and added pallet forks to move some logs around the property.

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I love my 1025r!

This subcompact tractor can perform a variety of jobs. Grading dirt roads, brush hogging, plowing snow, moving dirt, moving items with the pallet forks and much more! One of the best investments i've ever made!

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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.

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Comfortable, ease of operation

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Second guessing my purchase

Purchased a 1025r on 4/2/20. On 2/3/21 it went back to the dealer for the third time. Today is 2/17 and it's still there. Second time for the same problem. Can't stop the hydraulic system on the loader from leaking off. According to other reviews, I'm not the only one with this problem. The first time they had it for three weeks. Said the left lift cylinder was bad and replaced it. Well, turns out that wasn't the problem. Patiently waiting to hear what they say this time. The first problem was a oil leak in the rear end. Dealer says a part was installed wrong at the factory. I'm satisfied with the fix,10 months later and still no leaks. I did have another problem that I talked to the dealer about and couldn't get a straight answer from them. I went home and took it apart ( although under warranty ) and fixed it myself. I'll wait until I get it back and see if the problem with the loader is fixed. If not I'll be trading for a different brand. Lost a lot of respect for John Deere.

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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.

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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.

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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

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• everything

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• none

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..

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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.

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• jd financing

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• neutral switch

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

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• comfortable

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• rop is extremely high

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!!

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I have one of these nice tra

I bought a 2017 1025r a few years ago I use mine with jd loader and 60 D mower deck. And a snow blower on the the 3 point in the winter. Mine has a factory cab nice in the winter it’s hot in the summer if you leave the doors on. I wish they had air conditioning option. It does what ever in need around the acreage. The best part is how easy to change from loader to mower deck. I can do it in about ten minutes if everything goes together like it supposed to. No tools ether and the drive over deck cool idea. The only draw back is the quick tach bucket only fits John Deere. No skid loader buckets or other tools fit with out buying after market quick tach system. Other wise very nice yard tractor.

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• the drive over deck

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• the loader bucket quick tach system

Ultimate Tractor

Perfect for homeowner projects and light small landscape projects.

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• has great easy to use safety features
• very compact!!

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Definitely not built to last... constantly broke down

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

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• cheap not built to last...only paying for name

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.

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• quick hitch is good
• lots of accessories avialable
• dealer network is large

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• quality and attention to detail
• dealer network can be hard to work with

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.

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This machine is a beast hAs exceed expecta

This machine for its size is unbelievable in what it can accomplish. I’ve used larger tractors for years and this lil guy could compete with most. Very impressed

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• ease of operation
• power/versitilit

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• havent found any yet

Drive on deck

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

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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

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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)

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• powerful
• efficient
• made in america
• comfortable
• ease of use
• stability

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• none

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.

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• reliable

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First time buyer new tractor

I was looking for a sub compactor tractor .10 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.

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• small enough to work in my woods
• al the extra attachments you can get
• the wife loves to drive it
• price
• it’s a john deere
• the dealer i bought it from

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• can’t complain

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.

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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!!

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Love it

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

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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.

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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!

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• runs well
• turns sharp
• comfortable
• fun to drive
• auto connect works well
• loader/backhoe very easy to remove and attach
• 150 hours with very minimum issues

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• drinks diesel like a drunken sailor
• led lights would be better for less heat
• neighbors expect you to do free work
• green attachments a bit pricey

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.

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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

Pros

• front end loader is good

Cons

• belly mower does not cut well
• seat back needs to have adjustment
• lights need to be led and work light on rear

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.

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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.

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• easy to use especially in tight spaces.

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Very pleased with performance

I have owned a 1025R for a little over a year. Simple to operate, maintenance is minimal. Performance is as advertised. One negative comment is about the seat, it is not as comfortable as I expected rear spring seems weak for a 200 lb. person, and not adjustable to different conditions.

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Great Little Tractor

We purchased our 1025 a couple of years or so ago. It is really a well built machine. We live on 5 acres out in the country. If your needing something to remove stumps from the ground; this little tractor just won't do it. If your looking for something to mow with, haul dirt, gravel, or to smooth out your driveway; this little guy is awesome. You just need to know up front what it capabilities are so that you don't exceed them or your expectations are ruined. John Deere makes a great product. I have used mine for all kinds of things. We have knocked down brush and removed it with this. We have cleaned off land with this. If you talk with me, I'll tell you I think we made a wise investment. It's almost paid for now and we love it. My son usually names all our equipment, cars and such. I guess if he were to name this one he would probably be calling it Hulk Jr.

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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.

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• performance durability functionality

Cons

• slightly higher cost

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......

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• wish that wheel weights were an option

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.

Pros

• ease of operation.

Cons

• no good times radio. lol

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.

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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!

Pros

• small size
• tight turning radius
• very reliable
• strong for it's size
• very adaptable

Cons

• feels unstable on side slope
• seat springs too light
• driveover mowing deck difficult to set up 1st time

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.

Pros

• ease of use

Cons

• cannot run flood & hazard lamps at same time

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.

Pros

• versatility
• quality of build
• price
• dealership support
• excellent warranty
• fits in a standard sized garage

Cons

• price of optional implements

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.

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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.

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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.

Pros

• reliable mostly
• good power
• plenty of operator room

Cons

• light and narrow
• belly mower uneven

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.

Pros

• a super user friendly tractor!

Cons

• none that i can think of right now.

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.

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mower deck

I have owned a 1025 R for 4 years now. It has a 54" quick attach deck on it. No matter what I do to the deck it will not mow without leaving an uncut strip of grass. I have done everything the manual, the JD shop people tell me to do but NOTHING will work. It leaves a strip on both sides of the mower deck no matter how high or low I cut. I have talked to two other people that have the same problem with their decks. Other than this it is the best JD product I have ever owned from a 2355 tractor to a 7810 tractor. This may seem like an easy problem to fix but there are three of us with the same issue. Any suggestions?

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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.

Pros

• well built
• starts every time
• great fuel efficency

Cons

• no cruse control

Great little tractor

I purchased my 1025R December 2017 and have 77 hours on it already. I use it for my own property (3 acres) and it has made the impossible - possible. From grading soil, removing tree stumps, and hauling brush and debris, this tractor has not let me down in any way. Considering it is a small tractor, it has more than enough power to get just about any job done. It can get into tight areas where a larger machine wouldn't be able to. The backhoe has plenty of power, the loader seems to lift whatever I put in it without any trouble. I purchased my tractor in lieu of renting one. This tractor will pretty much pay for itself the first year.

Pros

• small
• powerful
• reliable

Cons

• neighbor asking to borrow it

EASE OF OPERATION, GREAT ENTRY LEVEL TRACTOR

PERFECT FOR OUR LANDSCAPE OPERATION WHERE A COMPACT TRACTOR IS TOO LARGE. STILL HAS ADEQUATE POWER TO PERFORM TASKS NEEDED

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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.

Pros

• build quality
• dependable
• comfort
• well designed
• resale value

Cons

• fuel gauge should be in the dash

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

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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.

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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

Pros

• it's compact

Cons

• very particular on almost all facets of operation.

Great value and versatility

I recently purchased a 1025R and have to say I'm very impressed with what it can do. I have about three acres with much of it wooded and wanted a tractor to move dirt, clean up fallen trees, etc.. I've had it a week and already have more than 10 hours on it, and it's the middle of December. I'm not a contractor - this purchase was entirely for working my own property. Considering this is a relatively small tractor, the amount of power and versatility it delivers is amazing. I would have to say it's more than what I expected, and I'm more than pleased with the value.

Pros

• versatility
• agile
• powerful
• easy-to-use / operate

Cons

• neighbor keeps asking to borrow it

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

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1025r Great Potential Poor Execution