John Deere 1 Series vs. Mahindra eMax Series

posted on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in The Deere Difference

John Deere 1 Series vs. Mahindra eMax Series Sub Compact Utility Tractors

The John Deere 1 Series and the Mahindra eMax Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractors offer similar dimensions, horsepower ranges, and configurations. We put them to the test and outlined a few key comparisons for you. Check out the outline and video below, and we think you’ll agree that the John Deere 1 Series Sub-Compact Utility Tractor is the clear superior choice!

  

FEATURE COMPARISONS:

John Deere 1 Series    

Mahindra eMax Series        

Hood Materials:  

Rugged Composite

(resists dents & won’t rust)

  

Reinforced Steel

(prone to rust & fading)     

Transmission:

Hydrostatic transmission (standard)

Easy-to-use TwinTouch pedals

  • Step on reverse pedal to backup, forward pedal to go forward
  • Farther you push, faster you go. To stop, release pedal

  

Hydrostatic transmission (standard)

  • Two-pedal system finally introduced in 2017 models
  • Step on reverse pedal to back up, forward pedal to go forward

Operator Comfort:  

  

  

Scissors suspension seat

(great ride)

1025R: hood & fender lights (standard)

  

Coil spring suspension seat

(bumpy, uncomfortable ride)

Hood lights only (no fender lights)

Steering: 

  

Tilt steering, standard since series introduction in 2013

  

Does not have tilt steering

PTO Engagement: 

  

Electro/hydraulic PTO- pull/push switch for on/off

Mechanical lever & cable  PTO engagement (have to slow down to engage)

  

Loader Capabilities: 

  

Lift capacity AT PIVOT POINT:

  • 120R Loader: 754 pounds
  • D120 Loader: 825 pounds

  

Lift capacity AT PIVOT POINT:

  • 25L-S Loader: 900 pounds
Mid-Mount Deck:  

AutoConnect Drive-Over Deck

  • Industry-exclusive, patented technology
  • Deck can be attached & detached in just over two minutes!

TO HOOK UP:

  • Line up tractor & drive over, using guide rails
  • Listen for a "click" (signifying PTO connection)
  • Mower is attached!
  • Set gauge wheels & you're ready to mow!

  

Drive-Over Mower Deck

  • No comparison to John Deere's industry-exclusive AutoConnect

TO HOOK UP:

  • Drive over deck slowly
  • Crawl under the tractor
  • Reposition deck so it aligns with attachment brackets & insert pins
  • Repeat process on the other side
  • Crawl under the front of the tractor
  • Connect front linkage
  • Crawl under the rear of the tractor to connect PTO
  • (FINALLY) ready to mow

  

Serviceability:   78 servicing points in 600 hours

120 servicing points in 600 hours

  • 54% in additional service costs!

  

MODEL CONFIGURATIONS:

John Deere    

Mahindra          

1023E eMax 22S
1025R eMax 25S
1526
1538

  

  

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