john deere 2025R vs 2032R which one to pick

[Mike Lee]

first time buyer here, and I'm stuck between the JD 2025R and 2032R. I’ve got 2 acres with plenty of trees. I need to pull about a dozen 12"-24" stumps and do some foundation/grading work (backhoe is a must).
Is the 2025R enough for a residential non farm, or will I regret not stepping up to the 2032R for the heavy lifting? done some research, but still confused

 

[myBarnside]

A couple of years back, I found myself in a similar situation, two acres filled with trees and a bunch of hefty stumps. I started off with a smaller machine, but I quickly realized I should’ve gone for something bigger. The extra lift and stability of the 2032R really makes a difference when you're digging or trying to pry out those stubborn roots.

 

[Sergeant]

Mike, I had a 1025R in 2017 and traded it for a 2018 2025R TLB. It was great until I put a Tektite Hard Cab on it and then it always felt like it was going to tip sideways even with rear wheel spacers. Anyway, the 2025R developed a slow leak that was discovered while the powertrain warranty was in effect, but the dealer claimed it was fixed. I don't think they ever found the leak anyway. Since the powertrain warranty expired, they wanted $8,200 to finally fix the leak, supposedly.

Well, I decided to say the heck with it. I just traded it for a new 2026 2032R. The only thing that I thought I could deal with when buying the 2025R was the limited Cat 1 3-point hitch (it has a full Cat 1, but the lift height is limited). It is the one thing that has driven me nuts these last 7 years, having to modify implements to work with the limited lift height of the 3-point hitch.

I am now fixing that mistake I made in 2018 and going with the 2032R. I am skipping on the backhoe for now, as I might buy a Yanmar mini excavator instead. But I am having the Power Beyond installed and the Dual Outlet Rear Selective Control Valve Kit With Continuous Flow, which gives you 2 more hydraulic levers to control rear hydraulic operations like a hydraulic angle blade or a snowblower with hydraulic chute and hydraulic pitch control.

I am also not getting the OEM 3rd function kit. I am going with the Artillian diverter valve 3rd function kit just so I can use a standard single-point connector for the 220R NSL loader.


Here's my 2032R when it arrived at the dealer last week. Before it gets outfitted for work

I have 3.9 acres at my main house and a further 18 acres at my vacation place. . But the 2032R will be primarily used at my 3.9-acre main property. . I also mow with a zero-turn, so no mid-mount deck either. Should have it In another 10 days or so.

So My Take get the 2032R and skip on the 2025R

 

[Alan]

Thanks for the insight. It sounds like you’ve really tuned in to what works for your setup. That 2032R looks impressive and ready to get to work. Great upgrade!

 

[Papayak1ng]

hi mike, my advice is not to buy the backhoe.
from my experience, you're better off spending $3-$4K to have a professional come in and clear the stumps for you, or renting a larger, more capable track hoe than investing $10K+ in an a backhoe you will likely only use it for two projects, and then it's going to sit somewhere in a garage or collecting rust out in the yard behind the shed 99% of the time

 

[DeereDitz]

I nearly went ahead and bought a backhoe for a major cleanup, but after doing the math, I realized it was smarter to call in a pro. They were super quick and made the whole process headache-free. Now my yard is back to normal, and I don’t have a big yellow reminder sitting behind the shed