How To Attach and Remove AutoConnect Mower Deck on John Deere 1023E, 1025R, or 2025R Compact Tractor
✦
Overview
A dealership staff member walks through the full AutoConnect deck removal and reinstallation process on a 2025R, covering surface prep, the height-of-cut knob sequence, gauge wheel pin technique, a tip for freeing a stuck bracket, tire-alignment guidance for R3 vs. turf/R4 tires, and how to park the mid-mount arms before switching to rear implements. Step-by-step and unhurried, useful for first-time AutoConnect owners.
The presenter identifies himself as being with Prairie State Tractor, suggesting this is dealership-produced instructional content.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 1023E | John Deere 2025R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.2 hp | 16.2 hp | 18.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | — | Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | 1,433 lbs 1,433 lb | 915 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm | 3.5 gpm |