Is a John Deere 1025r worth the money? Is it tough enough to get the job done?

An owner sharing seven-plus years of real-use experience on 25 acres, not a dealer pitch or spec rundown. Covers why he bought it, what he paid (roughly $22-23K with attachments, ~18% off list), and honest hands-on impressions of the loader, belly mower, four-foot brush hog, and tiller, including where the tractor struggles with heavy material. Best for buyers weighing whether a subcompact handles smaller acreage work.

An owner-operator channel, so expect personal field impressions rather than dealership polish or technical depth.