How often should I change the oil in a John Deere 1025R?

Change the oil in the John Deere 1025R every 200 hours of run time. Because it is measured in engine hours, log the hour-meter reading rather than a date.

What is the maintenance schedule for a John Deere 1025R?

The John Deere 1025R is serviced on engine hours, not miles. Key intervals include Tire Pressure Check (every 50 hours), Battery Clean and Check (every 50 hours), Front Axle Oil Level Check (every 50 hours). Track the hour meter and service each item when its interval comes due.

Does the John Deere 1025R track maintenance by hours or miles?

By hours. Small engines and heavy equipment log run time on an hour meter, so their service intervals are hours-based. ServiceSage Auto tracks the John Deere 1025R by hours and reminds you when each service is due.

John Deere 1025R Maintenance Schedule

John Deere 1025R maintenance — the short answer

Oil: John Deere PLUS-50 or TORQ-GARD SUPREME preferred; if not available, other oil meeting API Service Classification CH or higher and ACEA Specification E3 or higher · approximately 2.7 L (2.9 qt) · every 200 hrs
Engine: 3-cylinder diesel
Tracked by: engine hours, not miles

John Deere 1025R maintenance schedule by engine hours

Interval	Service	Details
Every 50 hours	Tire Pressure Check	Check tire air pressure every 50 hours.
Every 50 hours	Battery Clean and Check	Clean and check the battery every 50 hours.
Every 50 hours	Front Axle Oil Level Check	Check front axle oil level every 50 hours.
Every 50 hours	Machine Lubrication (Grease Fittings)	Lubricate the machine's grease fittings every 50 hours.
Every 200 hours	Engine Oil and Filter Change	Change engine oil and filter every 200 hours. Uses approximately 2.7 L (2.9 qt) of John Deere PLUS-50 or TORQ-GARD SUPREME, or an equivalent meeting API CH / ACEA E3 or higher.
Every 200 hours	Transmission Oil and Filter Change	Change transmission oil and filter every 200 hours (recurring service after the initial 50-hour change). Transmission holds approximately 12.3 L (13 qt) of Low Viscosity Hy-Gard (J20D).
Every 200 hours	Transmission Suction Screen and Magnets Clean	Clean the transmission suction screen and internal magnets every 200 hours.
Every 200 hours	Air Filter Elements Check/Service	Check and service air filter elements every 200 hours; on the 1025R, service when the restriction indicator turns red.
Every 200 hours	Radiator and Oil Cooler Fins Clean	Clean radiator and oil cooler fins every 200 hours.
Every 200 hours	Alternator Belt Inspect	Inspect the alternator belt every 200 hours.
Every 200 hours	Wheel Bolt Torque Check	Check wheel bolt torque every 200 hours.
Every 400 hours	Air Filter Elements Replace	Replace air filter elements every 400 hours.
Every 400 hours	Fuel Filters Replace	Replace fuel filters every 400 hours.
Every 600 hours	Coolant Freeze Point and Clarity Check	Check radiator coolant freeze point and clarity of coolant every 600 hours.
Every 600 hours	Engine Low Idle Speed Check	Check engine low idle speed every 600 hours.
Every 600 hours	Air Intake Hoses and Clamps Check	Check air intake, hoses, and clamps every 600 hours.
Every 600 hours	Front Axle Oil Change	Change front axle oil every 600 hours.
Every 600 hours	Brake Adjustment Check	Check brake adjustment every 600 hours.
Every 1,200 hours	Engine Valve Clearance Check	Check engine valve clearance every 1200 hours; the manual directs the owner to see a John Deere dealer for this service.

John Deere 1025R specifications

Type: Compact Tractor
Engine: 3-cylinder diesel
Oil type: John Deere PLUS-50 or TORQ-GARD SUPREME preferred; if not available, other oil meeting API Service Classification CH or higher and ACEA Specification E3 or higher
Oil capacity: approximately 2.7 L (2.9 qt)

John Deere 1025R items without a fixed hour interval

Transmission Oil and Filter Change - Initial Service: One-time initial service: change transmission oil and filter and clean the transmission suction screen after the first 50 hours only (break-in service).