John Deere 1025R vs. MAHINDRA MAX 26 XLT

Is the John Deere 1025R right for you?

The Customer looking at this size of tractor is usually someone with a few acres to manage, maybe a hobby farm, a rural property, or a large yard that needs more than a riding mower can handle. They want something versatile enough to run a loader, a box blade, or a finish mower, but compact enough to stay nimble around outbuildings and tight spaces. That shorter 57.1-inch wheelbase on the 1025R versus the Mahindra's 63.2 inches is a real-world difference you feel every time you turn around in a narrow spot. The 1025R also comes with cruise control as standard equipment and a documented 758-pound lift capacity at 24 inches behind the link arms, two things the Mahindra spec sheet simply does not address.

Yes, the Mahindra shows slightly more gross horsepower and PTO output on paper, and we will not pretend otherwise. But for the work most Customers in this class are actually doing, the 1025R's 18.2 hp at the PTO is more than capable, and the hydrostatic two-range transmission on both machines means the driving experience is comparable. Where the 1025R separates itself is everything that happens after the sale: genuine John Deere parts availability, Koenig's service network across Indiana and Ohio, and resale value that holds up when it is time to trade.

If you are weighing these two, come talk with us at your nearest Koenig location. We can walk you through how the 1025R fits your specific setup and make sure you leave with the right machine for the long run.