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Read articles →Stands out by installing both the older and newer power beyond kit versions side-by-side on a 2014 1023E and 2018 1025R simultaneously, letting viewers see real differences between the two kits and the two tractors. Covers the full removal sequence, rear wheel, fender, seat, hard lines, hose routing, and bracket placement, including an honest mistake with a mispositioned bracket. Best for 1-series owners doing this install themselves.
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Yes, you can run the new power beyond kit on the old tractor without any problem, they double checked this during the install.
The kit itself is easy, just a few lines to swap, but removing the fender, seat, and console to access the area takes significant time.
Remove four 13 millimeter bolts in the middle on the back side; both seats mount the same way, and the seat lifts right up once bolts are out.
They installed the bracket holding the assembly on the wrong side of the ROPS, causing the hard line to be too short to complete the loop.
| 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 |