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Read articles →An owner-operator walks through why he chose the 1023E over both the X758 garden tractor and the 1025R, anchoring the decision in actual purchase prices from 2018. The bulk of the video is a feature-by-feature comparison drawn from a spec sheet, covering horsepower, hydraulics, weight, and 1025R-only options like tilt steering, suspension seat, and three-point hitch position control. Best for shoppers still deciding between the two sub-compacts.
An owner-operator sharing first-person buying reasoning and hands-on impressions from his own 1023E, with no apparent commercial affiliation evident in the transcript.
The 1023E has 15.3 PTO horsepower and 22.4 engine horsepower, while the 1025R has 18 PTO horsepower and 24.2 engine horsepower, per the brochure.
No, you cannot get a cab on the 1023E. That option is only available on the 1025R.
The 1025R has tilt steering, a cab option, deluxe lighting, cruise control, a 12-volt outlet, a suspension seat, and three-point hitch position control.
In 2018 he got a deal on the 1023E with loader, deck, and mulch kit for just under $14,000 total, making it hard to pass up compared to other options.
| John Deere 1023E | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 16 hp | 18 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf (at pivot point) | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
