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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
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Read articles →A structured side-by-side breakdown from a long-time 1025R owner who also has hands-on time with the 2038R. Covers maneuverability, three-point hitch lift capacity and height, electronic vs. mechanical autothrottle, reverse PTO controls, drawbar, and mower deck systems, with candid opinions on why he'd skip the 2025R and 3E series. Best for shoppers genuinely torn between subcompact and compact and wanting a frank pros-and-cons rundown rather than specs alone.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor lifestyle and projects, not a dealership, though the host openly favors the 1025R from years of personal use.
Its incredible maneuverability and tight turning radius, which the presenter calls his favorite feature compared to any other compact or subcompact tractor.
The 1025R has a mechanical autothrottle hardwired to the throttle that cannot be turned off, while the 2038R has an electronic autothrottle you can switch on and off.
Yes, three-point hitch lift capacity and lift height are dramatically improved over the one series, solving a common subcompact tractor weakness.
The presenter would not choose either, since the 2025R loses the 1025R's maneuverability and the 3E series falls close in price and capability to the 2038R.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 2038R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.3 gpm |
