Do I regret buying the John Deere 1023E instead of the John Deere 1025R?
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Overview
An owner-operator walks through why he chose the 1023E over both the X758 garden tractor and the 1025R, anchoring the decision in actual purchase prices from 2018. The bulk of the video is a feature-by-feature comparison drawn from a spec sheet, covering horsepower, hydraulics, weight, and 1025R-only options like tilt steering, suspension seat, and three-point hitch position control. Best for shoppers still deciding between the two sub-compacts.
An owner-operator sharing first-person buying reasoning and hands-on impressions from his own 1023E, with no apparent commercial affiliation evident in the transcript.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 1023E | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 16.2 hp | 18.2 hp |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,433 lbs 1,433 lb | 758 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
| Loader lift capacity | — | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point |