Hood Materials:
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Rugged Composite
(resists dents & won’t rust)
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Reinforced Steel
(prone to rust & fading)
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Transmission:
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Hydrostatic transmission (standard)
Easy-to-use TwinTouch pedals
- Step on reverse pedal to backup, forward pedal to go forward
- Farther you push, faster you go. To stop, release pedal
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Hydrostatic transmission (standard)
- Two-pedal system finally introduced in 2017 models
- Step on reverse pedal to back up, forward pedal to go forward
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Operator Comfort:
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Scissors suspension seat
(great ride)
1025R: hood & fender lights (standard)
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Coil spring suspension seat
(bumpy, uncomfortable ride)
Hood lights only (no fender lights)
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Steering:
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Tilt steering, standard since series introduction in 2013
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Does not have tilt steering |
PTO Engagement:
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Electro/hydraulic PTO- pull/push switch for on/off |
Mechanical lever & cable PTO engagement (have to slow down to engage)
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Loader Capabilities:
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Lift capacity AT PIVOT POINT:
- 120R Loader: 754 pounds
- D120 Loader: 825 pounds
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Lift capacity AT PIVOT POINT:
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Mid-Mount Deck: |
AutoConnect Drive-Over Deck
- Industry-exclusive, patented technology
- Deck can be attached & detached in just over two minutes!
TO HOOK UP:
- Line up tractor & drive over, using guide rails
- Listen for a "click" (signifying PTO connection)
- Mower is attached!
- Set gauge wheels & you're ready to mow!
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Drive-Over Mower Deck
- No comparison to John Deere's industry-exclusive AutoConnect
TO HOOK UP:
- Drive over deck slowly
- Crawl under the tractor
- Reposition deck so it aligns with attachment brackets & insert pins
- Repeat process on the other side
- Crawl under the front of the tractor
- Connect front linkage
- Crawl under the rear of the tractor to connect PTO
- (FINALLY) ready to mow
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Serviceability: |
78 servicing points in 600 hours |
120 servicing points in 600 hours
- 54% in additional service costs!
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