The John Deere 3025E with a 300E loader can lift 1,186 lb at the pivot pin, or 845 lb at 500 mm forward of the pivot, to full height.
John Deere 3025E Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor Model
John Deere 3025E
Loader Model
John Deere 300E front loader
Max Lift Height
84 in / 2,140 mm
Lift Capacity to Full Height – Pivot Pin
1,186 lb / 539 kg
Lift Capacity to Full Height – 500 mm Forward
845 lb / 384 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – Pivot Pin
1,294 lb / 588 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – 500 mm Forward
977 lb / 444 kg
Boom Breakout Force – Pivot Pin
1,704 lb / 760 kg
Boom Breakout Force – 500 mm Forward
1,204 lb / 537 kg
Bucket Rollback Force at Ground
1,422 lb / 634 kg
Loader Base Weight
675 lb / 306 kg
Bucket Used in Specs
61 in / 1,550 mm materials bucket
Bucket Weight
205 lb / 93 kg
How Much Can a John Deere 3025E Loader Lift?
The John Deere 3025E with the 300E loader can lift 1,186 lb at the pivot pin to full height. The more useful real-world number is 845 lb at 500 mm forward of the pivot, because real loads sit forward in the bucket or on pallet forks.
At a lower 59 inch lift height, the loader is stronger: 1,294 lb at the pivot and 977 lb at 500 mm forward.
Use the 500 mm forward rating for real work. Pivot-pin numbers look better, but they are not the honest number for buckets, forks, logs, pallets, or material sitting forward from the pins.
Quick Loader Specs Overview
1,186 lbFull Height Pivot
845 lbFull Height Forward
84 inMax Lift Height
1,704 lbBreakout Force
300E Loader Lift Capacity Chart
Pivot Full Height
1,186 lb
Forward Full Height
845 lb
Pivot at 59 in
1,294 lb
Forward at 59 in
977 lb
Real-World Lifting: What the 3025E Can Actually Handle
Mulch Bucket
Yes, easy normal use
Topsoil Bucket
Yes, but wet soil gets heavy fast
Gravel Bucket
Partial buckets are smarter; full buckets can overload it
Pallet Forks
Useful for light loads, but capacity drops because the load sits forward
Round Bale
Not ideal; depends heavily on bale weight, spear position, and ballast
Logs
Good for smaller logs; large wet logs can overload it
Small Implements
Good if weight stays within the forward-load rating
Do not treat the 3025E like a skid steer. It is a compact tractor loader. It is useful, but the tractor is light and needs proper rear ballast.
3025E Tractor Specs That Affect Loader Performance
Engine Power
24.7 hp / 18.2 kW gross
PTO Power
19.4 hp / 14.4 kW
Hydraulic Type
Open center
Steering Hydraulic Flow
4.0 gpm / 15 L/min
Implement Hydraulic Flow
5.3 gpm / 20.2 L/min
Total Hydraulic Flow
9.3 gpm / 35.2 L/min
Hydraulic Pressure
2,500 psi / 172.4 bar
Rear 3-Point Lift
1,356 lb / 615 kg at 24 in behind link arms
Transmission
Hydrostatic transmission
Approx. Open-Station Shipping Weight
2,222 lb / 1,008 kg
Loader vs Rear Lift Capacity
Rear 3-Point Lift
1,356 lb
Loader Pivot Lift
1,186 lb
Loader Forward Lift
845 lb
300E Loader Dimensions
Maximum Lift Height
84 in / 2,140 mm
Bucket Level at Full Height
78 in / 1,979 mm
Bucket Dumped at Full Height
63 in / 1,596 mm
Reach at Maximum Height
27 in / 690 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
38 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
30 degrees
Digging Depth
3 in / 76 mm
Best Uses for the 3025E Loader
Moving mulch, compost, loose dirt, and garden material
Light gravel and driveway maintenance
Small property cleanup
Moving firewood and smaller logs
Using pallet forks for light pallets and attachments
Snow removal with bucket or front blade setup
Not Best For
Regular heavy round bale handling
Full buckets of wet gravel or wet clay
Commercial earthmoving
Heavy pallet work at full height
Replacing a skid steer or backhoe loader
Ballast: The Part People Ignore
Loader capacity is not just about what the loader can lift. The tractor also needs enough rear ballast to stay stable and safe.
Best practical setup: loaded rear tires plus a ballast box, heavy rear implement, or proper 3-point counterweight when doing serious loader work.
No Rear Ballast
Bad idea for serious loader work
Loaded Rear Tires
Good baseline stability improvement
Ballast Box
Best simple counterweight option
Rear Implement
Good if heavy enough and mounted securely
Pallet Fork Work
Needs extra care because load sits farther forward
Common Mistakes
Using the pivot-pin rating as the real lifting number
Ignoring the 845 lb forward-load rating
Lifting heavy loads without rear ballast
Driving with the bucket raised high
Using pallet forks and forgetting capacity drops as load moves forward
Trying to lift wet gravel or wet soil like it weighs nothing
Assuming the 3025E loader performs like a skid steer
Summary
The John Deere 3025E with the 300E loader has a 1,186 lb pivot-pin lift capacity to full height and a more realistic 845 lb lift capacity at 500 mm forward. At 59 inches, it can lift 1,294 lb at the pivot or 977 lb forward. The 3025E also has a 1,356 lb rear 3-point lift capacity, 9.3 gpm total hydraulic flow, 2,500 psi hydraulic pressure, and an 84 inch maximum loader lift height. It is a capable compact tractor loader for property work, but it needs proper ballast and realistic expectations.
