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Read articles →This video documents the full installation of John Deere's single-point hydraulic coupler kit on the 1025R, opening with a direct comparison to the Kubota BX equivalent, calling out the $800-plus price difference but noting the Deere unit's superior build quality and Faster-brand hardware. It walks through each installation step, flags a real gotcha about hose protectors the instructions omit, and closes with an honest assessment of who actually benefits. Best for owners seriously weighing whether the upgrade is worth it.
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It costs well over $800, while the single-point connector is standard equipment on the Kubota BX80 series or 23S.
Yes, it feels significantly stronger, uses the Faster brand connector with quarter-inch and half-inch steel, versus a flimsier feeling BX connector with reported leaks.
The instructions do not mention fitting small wrapped protectors around the hoses before screwing them on, which the installer learned on his second try.
No, it only accepts four hoses, so a third function still needs two separate hoses connected with the existing quick disconnects.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | John Deere 2025R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 16 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 120R: 1,823 lbf (at pivot point) | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,177 lb | 1,433 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
