John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT125 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1025R and LS Tractor MT125.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	LS Tractor MT125
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	17.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,007 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	728 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 1,960 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RLS Tractor MT125

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

17.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,556 lb

1,444 lb

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,007 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

728 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1025R	LS TractorMT125


PTO Power	18.2 hp	17.2 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, Indirect-injection, Water-cooled
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	1,444 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	Not Published
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	1444 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	6-Year Limited Warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	Gear pump type, Transmission drive
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.1 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, Position control
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	12.7~13.2 MPa (1849~1920 psi)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	NOT FOUND — No source explicitly lists a dedicated 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' spec. The closest published figure is the implement pump flow of 4.6 gpm, but no source labels this specifically as 'Rear Remote' flow.
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	6.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	1 Set
No. of Standard Remote Valves	n/a	0 (optional)

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	970 lbs. (At 24 in: 728)
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	728 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR HSR82 (Turf)
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 4PR HS482 (Turf)
Tire Size & Options	Front: R3 Turf 18x8.50-10, R3 Turf Radial 18x8.50-10, R4 18x8.5-10 \| Rear: R3 Turf 26x12-12, R4 26x12-12	Industrial Front/Rear 18×18.5 - 10/26 x 12.0 - 12; Versa Turf Front/Rear: 18×18.5 - 10/26 x 12.0 - 12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR HS610 (Industrial)
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10 4PR HS610 (Industrial)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	26 x 12.0 - 12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	18×18.5 - 10

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	0.9 gal (0.9U.S.gals)
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	0.8 gal (0.8U.S.gals)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.6 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	0.5 gal (0.5U.S.gals)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	3 gal (3.0U.S.gals)

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	72.0 in.
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	1,960 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	LL1101 Quick-Attach Front Loader
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	1,007 lbs.

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	2 Ranges
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	0 ~ 14.0 Km/h (0 ~ 8.70 mph) [HIGH range]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	0 ~ 8.4 Km/h (0 ~ 5.22 mph) [HIGH range]
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Mechanical pedal type

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD (Front Wheel Mechanical Assist)
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	1433 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Forward/backward adjustable via seat F/R adjustment lever; reversible seat optional
Drawbar Capacity	n/a	Vertical load: 881.8 lb (882lbs), Horizontal load: 1.6 tonnes (3527lbs) [Hitch]; Vertical load: 772 lb, Horizontal load: 1.6 tonnes (3527lbs) [Drawbar w/clevis]

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	56 in.
Overall Width	47 in	47 in.
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	NOT FOUND
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.87 ft
Overall Length	n/a	97 in
Height to Top of ROPS	n/a	87 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	n/a	NOT FOUND
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	n/a	NOT FOUND
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	n/a	97 in.

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John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The LS Tractor MT125 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The John Deere 1025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT125.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The John Deere 1025R leads on weight at 1,556 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The LS Tractor MT125 leads on loader lift at 1,007 lb lb, compared to 754 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?: The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1025R	LS Tractor MT125
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.2 hp	17.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,556 lb	1,444 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	754 lb	▲ 1,007 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	728 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,823 lbf	▲ 1,960 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.3 gpm	▲ 6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	9.1 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1025RLS Tractor MT125

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.2 hp

17.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,556 lb

1,444 lb

Loader Liftlb

754 lb

703 lb

▲1,007 lb

120RH120

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

728 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1025R	LS TractorMT125


PTO Power	18.2 hp	17.2 hp
Alternator	40 A	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element with mechanical restriction indicator	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, Indirect-injection, Water-cooled
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	Open station: 1556 lb	1,444 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	approx. 1,996 lb shipping weight with cab	Not Published
Weight with ROPS and Loader	approx. 1,444 lb shipping weight open station (no loader); operating weight with loader approx. 1,556 lb shipping	1444 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (standard); PowerGard extended warranty available	6-Year Limited Warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	Gear pump type, Transmission drive
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.1 gpm
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.3 gpm 23.8 lpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, Position control
System Operating Pressure	2000 psi	12.7~13.2 MPa (1849~1920 psi)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.5 gpm per pump (implement circuit); total system output 6.3 gpm	NOT FOUND — No source explicitly lists a dedicated 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' spec. The closest published figure is the implement pump flow of 4.6 gpm, but no source labels this specifically as 'Rear Remote' flow.
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.5 gpm 13.2 lpm	6.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Three	1 Set
No. of Standard Remote Valves	n/a	0 (optional)

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	758 lb	970 lbs. (At 24 in: 728)
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Standard (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	728 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR HSR82 (Turf)
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 4PR HS482 (Turf)
Tire Size & Options	Front: R3 Turf 18x8.50-10, R3 Turf Radial 18x8.50-10, R4 18x8.5-10 \| Rear: R3 Turf 26x12-12, R4 26x12-12	Industrial Front/Rear 18×18.5 - 10/26 x 12.0 - 12; Versa Turf Front/Rear: 18×18.5 - 10/26 x 12.0 - 12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	26x12.0-12 4PR HS610 (Industrial)
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	18x8.50-10 4PR HS610 (Industrial)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12 (R4 Industrial standard; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	26 x 12.0 - 12
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.50-10 (R3 Turf / R4 Industrial listed; R1 Agricultural not a standard listed option)	18×18.5 - 10

Coolant Capacity	0.98 gal	0.9 gal (0.9U.S.gals)
Crankcase Capacity	0.71 gal	0.8 gal (0.8U.S.gals)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.6 gal	6.6 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.74 gal	0.5 gal (0.5U.S.gals)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.3 gal	3 gal (3.0U.S.gals)

Loader Lift Height	72 in to maximum height at pivot pin (120R loader)	72.0 in.
Loader Breakout Force	120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point	1,960 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	120R Quik-Park Loader System	LL1101 Quick-Attach Front Loader
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R: 754 lb at pivot point to max height; H120: 703 lb at pivot point to max height	1,007 lbs.

Clutch	wet disc	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2-range (Hi/Lo) forward and reverse	2 Ranges
Transmission Type	hydrostatic	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	0 ~ 14.0 Km/h (0 ~ 8.70 mph) [HIGH range]
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	0 ~ 8.4 Km/h (0 ~ 5.22 mph) [HIGH range]
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock Yes; Limited slip differential No	Mechanical pedal type

Brakes	Wet disc (left-hand pedal)	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Semi-flat platform; two-post folding ROPS; 4WD with mechanical front-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	4WD (Front Wheel Mechanical Assist)
Front Axle Rating	Front 1349 lb	1433 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Premium seat; adjusts fore/aft; seat flips forward; high seat back and armrests; retractable seat belt	Forward/backward adjustable via seat F/R adjustment lever; reversible seat optional
Drawbar Capacity	n/a	Vertical load: 881.8 lb (882lbs), Horizontal load: 1.6 tonnes (3527lbs) [Hitch]; Vertical load: 772 lb, Horizontal load: 1.6 tonnes (3527lbs) [Drawbar w/clevis]

Wheelbase	57.1 inches 57.1 in	56 in.
Overall Width	47 in	47 in.
Ground Clearance	7.7 in.	NOT FOUND
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	7.87 ft
Overall Length	n/a	97 in
Height to Top of ROPS	n/a	87 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	n/a	NOT FOUND
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	n/a	NOT FOUND
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	n/a	97 in.

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John Deere 1025R vs LS Tractor MT125: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The LS Tractor MT125 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The John Deere 1025R leads on pto hp at 18.2 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT125.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The John Deere 1025R leads on weight at 1,556 lb lb, compared to 1,444 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The LS Tractor MT125 leads on loader lift at 1,007 lb lb, compared to 754 lb lb for the John Deere 1025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1025R or the LS Tractor MT125?

The John Deere 1025R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT125.

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