Should you Buy a John Deere 1025R? An Honest Review! 

I had a 1025R for 2 years. it did everything I asked it to, and more! For an entry level tractor, it exceeds what the average homeowners needs are, and adequate for rural use. It handled lake affect drifting snow well! The cab woulda been been well deserved! An accurate and informed video! Good job!

I like the twin touch pedals over the Kubota. That made the difference for me, I have a new 1025R. I use mine to aerate lawns. The tractor is extremely maneuverable.

Glad I got mine in 18 , hasn't let me down, sold my 10 acres, kept the tractor and attachments !

If I could like the video more than once, the "super awesome mustache" comment would have earned an extra like. I laughed.

The review you've given is like what Jeff Watkins provided on his channel regarding his older 1026R. Tim of TTWT has a cab for his 1025R which can be removed after March. Your review is also a good one for the 2025R since it's the same tractor basically. Part of me wants to get a 1025, but the 2032 would get me more stuff to do.

Absolutely fantastic.

Love your honesty. Thanks.

Spot on review

It looks like you could use a small utility trailer to haul mulch with you, so you don't have to mach so many trips back to the mulch pile. A small trailer from JD is only $299. Of course any trailer would work.

Good information! Looking for a tractor for my Tree Farm.

I am glad you like it. Some of the reasons you mentioned were some of the reasons I just purchased a 1026R.

You need a hydraulic dump trailer to haul you wood chips. Mine carries a yard. Not too much when filled with dirt.

Unless you’re going to buy a 2 or 3 series, you should save your money and just get the 1023E

Do you mind if you tell us the price? I’m confused, because it’s way different from a dealer to an other with basic attachment ( loader) Thank you

There are some serious design flaws with that goofy roll bar and is actually the thing that killed the deal for me.

love your music!

Glad you like it but mine was a huge mistake. A kubota dealer took it on trade for demonstration purposes and gave me what I would have sold it outright for and I moved up a series to the b2650 with factory cab. I should have done that to start with. A list of issues with the 1025r like floppy bucket and droopy bucket syndrome , the 3 point wouldn't hold a load, and it wouldn't start well in the winter time. To many grease zerks, mower scalped my yard bad, and many more. Deere needs that auto connect to grease the drive train every 10 hours. The front drive shift isn't even fully engaged on the splines at the rear end. Very poor design.

Really a dirty John Deere, no respect!

Can't recommend wheel spacers enough! Better stability with the FEL and less roll during transport.

Love my 1025r! I recommend dropping the wood chips on the ground with the bucket and then spreading with a bow rake. That seems a little easier for me anyway!

I thought I was watching a tractor review & I’m getting a tree care video ? 🤪

Great, upbeat, honest opinion.

Wow !!! I’ve never seen a situation like that 😮. I would leave the roots and just apply a generous amount of wood chips around the tree. Sun compact tractor only 4’ wide, nice.

I have it and it’s not worth the money!!!