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Read articles →A dealer rep walks side-by-side through the spec differences between the 1023E and 1025R: engine horsepower, seat and steering comfort upgrades, cruise control, lighting, toolbox, 12-volt outlet, and three-point position control. It's a brief talking-head walkaround rather than a hands-on demo, no operating footage or pricing discussed. Best for shoppers who want a quick checklist of what the extra money on a 1025R actually buys.
Posted by the RDO Equipment Co. dealership channel, so the tone is sales-oriented and closes with a prompt to visit a dealer location.
The 1023E has a 23 horsepower Yanmar engine and the 1025R has a 25 horsepower Yanmar engine, both described as superior quality long lasting engines.
No, the 1023E does not have cruise control, while the 1025R comes equipped with cruise control standard.
The 1025R has a deluxe seat with armrest, tilt steering wheel, deluxe light package, toolbox, and a 12 volt power outlet, none of which come on the 1023E.
It allows fine-tuning while using rear implements, a feature that comes standard on the 1025R.
| 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 |
