1025R buying experience

garyk2303 · Oct 9, 2015

Hi everyone, I purchased a 1025R with 60" auto connect mower and H120 loader attachment. I should get my tractor within the next two weeks as the dealer is waiting for 60" deck to arrive. My tractor arrived yesterday from the factory. I took it for a test drive and was very happy with it, with a few exceptions. I just noticed yesterday the fuel gauge on the fender, to me this is very cheap. I noticed that everything on this machine is plastic and the fit and finish of the plastic pieces is far from perfect. I noticed a wavy edge on the side of the hood and on the other side there is a circular indentation on the hood. I told the dealer I would like this fixed and they said they will write it up and try and get replacement parts from John Deere. This is my first SCUT and probably the last in my lifetime, I am hoping this machine was the rite decision as I did not even look at the competition! Thoughts?

RalphVa · Oct 9, 2015

Good luck. My 1025R was a lemon. Traded up to a 2025R. It doesn't have the auto install deck like the 1025R has, but I don't use the deck. Mainly use a bush hog and chipper/shredder.

Ralph

Citydude · Oct 9, 2015

I'm assuming since you just noticed the fuel gage on the fender, and plastic parts, you didn't look at one before purchase? In any case, fit and finish is important to some and not so much for others. Sounds like the dealer is trying to help by ordering new pieces that were not acceptable. I hope things work out for you.

murphy1244 · Oct 9, 2015

Why didn't you look at the competition? Hope it ends up good for you. Tractor on!

s219 · Oct 9, 2015

Plastic parts and fuel gauge were turnoffs when I was looking at this tractor in 2011 (was the 1026R then). But probably wouldn't have deterred me from buying it -- I think it's a good little tractor. I just happened to find a competing model I liked better.

chevy · Oct 10, 2015

I have a 1026R. It is the older model of the 1025R. I have over 200 hours on it. Having gone through electric fuel gauge problems on other garden & compact tractors, the non electric fuel gauge was a plus for me. The plastic trim was also a plus, no dents & scratches from minor bumps scrapes & no rust.
I cannot say that I ever paid attention to the fit of the plastic, but it looks fine to me. After all it is a tractor. If it were my truck or car, that would be different.
I have been very happy with my 1026R. I spent over 30 years pulling mower decks in & out from under tractors. There is no way I would go to any other tractor, unless it had the auto connect deck & pto.

TripleR · Oct 10, 2015

We bought a new 1025R a few months ago when our 2305 was smashed and while everyone that has used it prefers our BX2660, it has some really nice features like the position control 3PH and easy on-off deck. We have not noticed any manufacturing defects and since we had no issues with the plastic on our 2305 aren't concerned about it on the 1025R.

Garycw · Oct 10, 2015

Had my 1025R about 6 weeks and love it! It is s beast of a mower. Be sure to use rear ballast with loader.
The loader & deck quick& auto connect takes a little practice, but is great. First thing I did was jumper the rio switch and put a wheel spinner knob on. It's a pleasure to mow with. I have some major hills and also installed Bro-Tek wheel spacers and will load rear tires after 50 hr trans service.
Be careful about hitting things with ROPS, even folded and seat belt off... Or ROPS up and seat belt ON

TripleR · Oct 10, 2015

Garycw said:
Had my 1025R about 6 weeks and love it! It is s beast of a mower. Be sure to use rear ballast with loader.
The loader & deck quick& auto connect takes a little practice, but is great. First thing I did was jumper the rio switch and put a wheel spinner knob on. It's a pleasure to mow with. I have some major hills and also installed Bro-Tek wheel spacers and will load rear tires after 50 hr trans service.
Be careful about hitting things with ROPS, even folded and seat belt off... Or ROPS up and seat belt ON

How much did your spacers add to your width? I have a set of 1 1/2" I got for the 2305, but got 2" for our BX.

Garycw · Oct 10, 2015

1&1/2" Ea. That's max not to hit deck. 3" total gain. They did help on hills, but when I load rear rear tires after trans Service , it'll be amazingly glued to the ground