A straight, spec-by-spec look for cut buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Most Customers looking at the 3025E are hobby farmers, acreage owners, or rural homeowners who want a compact tractor that handles loader work, finish mowing, and light tillage without overcomplicating their day. They are not running a commercial operation, but they do want something that starts reliably, moves implements smoothly, and holds its value when life changes. That is exactly where the 3025E lives. Yes, the Kubota L3301 carries a higher gross horsepower rating, and its implement hydraulic flow edges ahead at 6.3 gpm versus 5.3 gpm on the Deere. We will be straight with you about that. But the 3025E delivers 4 gpm of steering hydraulic flow compared to the Kubota's 3.8 gpm, which translates to a more responsive feel at the wheel when you are maneuvering around tight spaces with a loader on the front.
Where the 3025E really separates itself is everything that surrounds the machine. Genuine John Deere parts, factory-trained technicians, and a service network at Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio mean your tractor is not sitting idle waiting on a part to ship from somewhere across the country. Resale value on John Deere compact tractors consistently holds stronger than the competition, so the decision you make today protects you years down the road as well.
If you want to walk through how the 3025E fits your specific property and workload, our local Koenig team is ready to have that conversation with you.
| Specification | John Deere 3025E | KUBOTA L3301 HST 4WD, L3301 GST 2WD & 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power (gross) | SAE J1995 rated power: 17.8 kW 23.9 hp 24.7 PS at 2400 rpm | 24.6 kW 33 hp |
| Power take-off (PTO) power | 14.2 kW 19.0 hp | Two-wheel drive (2WD) - 20.6 kW 27.7 hp Hydrostatic transmission (HST) four-wheel drive (4WD) - 19.5 kW 26.2 hp |
| Steering hydraulics | 15 L/min 4 gpm | 14.5 L/min 3.8 gpm |
| Implement hydraulics | 20.2 L/min 5.3 gpm | 23.9 L/min 6.3 gpm |
| Hitch type | Category 1 | Category 1 |
| Lift capacity, 24-in. behind link arms | 615 kg 1356 lb | 650.9 kg 1435 lb |
| Standard transmission; forward/reverse | Hydrostatic transmission (HST) | Hydrostatic - 3 range |
| Cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Approximate shipping weight (open-station; cab) | OOS: 1181 kg 2603 lb Cab: Not applicable | 2WD GEAR - 1159.8 kg (2557 lb) 4WD GEAR - 1240.1 kg (2734 lb) 4WD HST - 1260.1 kg (2778 lb) |
| Wheelbase | 1593 mm 62.7 in. | 161 cm 63.3 in. |
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