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Read articles →This is part 2 of a 200-hour DIY maintenance job, focused specifically on the transaxle fluid, filter, and magnetic screen, the most involved task in the service. The owner drains hydraulic/transaxle fluid, pulls the rear tire for access, removes and cleans the screen and magnet, replaces the filter, then refills both rear transaxle and front axle fluid, noting drain plug sizes and fluid quantities. Best for owners tackling this specific job themselves.
Posted by the Florida Deere channel, an owner walking through his own 1025R maintenance rather than a dealer or professional mechanic.
The transaxle drain plug is 13 millimeter.
Yes, unless you have wheel spacers on the rear tires, which allow access without removing the tire.
The front axle is supposed to take three quarts, according to the video.
It is on the other side of the mid-PTO shaft, which makes access difficult but still manageable without dropping the PTO.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 16 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 120R: 1,823 lbf (at pivot point) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
