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Read articles →An owner's walkthrough of 12 aftermarket upgrades on his 1023E, organized front-to-back on the tractor. Covers a tooth bar, bolt-on tie-down hooks, a front-axle relief-valve dipstick, a 4WD lever extension, a diff-lock pedal pad, hydraulic coupler caps, a rear third SCV with hydraulic top link, added lights, and a second toolbox. Candid about what he's actually used versus just installed. Best for 1023E/1025R owners weighing small-budget bolt-on improvements.
An owner-operator sharing personal experience using his 1023E for paying jobs and neighbor work, going by Dom on the Florida Deere channel.
Yes, the owner popped it after hard work and a large amount of pressure came out with no liquid leak, so he installed it preventively.
He calls it one of the biggest upgrades, using it for stump grinding, tilling, bush hogging, and the box blade, and for tilting implements to clean underneath.
The stock pedal is a slippery small metal pipe, while the pad with Velcro limited-slip material works fantastic after repeated use.
No, there is plenty of distance when pulled out or pushed in, and it does not bump the leg during normal use.
| 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 |
