John Deere 1-3 Series tractors with loaders transform landscaping businesses. The 1025R-3R models handle everything from mulch spreading to hardscaping prep. Liftsworks reveals the top 7 applications driving contractor revenue.

1. Mulch & Material Spreading

120R/220R loaders spread 10 cubic yards/hour. Driveway-to-bed transport in one load. 553-1,377 lb capacity eliminates wheelbarrows.

2. Gravel Driveway Installation

Box blade + loader combo grades base layer perfectly. 3-point hitch ensures laser-level results. 60" cut width covers driveways fast.

3. Snow Removal & Lot Clearing

Loader buckets or blades push 12' wide paths. 800+ lb downforce breaks packed snow. Quik-Park™ swaps to rubber tracks for pavement protection.

4. Hardscape Material Staging

Pallet forks stage pavers, retaining wall block, and boulders. 1,000-1,500 lb capacity handles full pallets solo. No forklift needed.

5. Sod Installation Prep

Rear tiller + loader preps 1 acre/day. Loader moves compost/topsoil, tiller creates perfect seedbed. MSL keeps loads level.

6. Tree & Shrub Planting

Loader backdrags level holes perfectly. Forks lift 500 lb root balls. Post-hole digger on 3-point hitch plants 20 trees/hour.

7. Site Cleanup & Debris Removal

Rotary cutter clears overgrowth (60-72" cut). Loader handles brush piles. Forks load debris containers efficiently.

Revenue Impact Comparison

Equipment Requirements

• 1 Series (1025R): Residential landscaping under 10 acres

• 2 Series (2038R): Commercial properties 10-50 acres

• 3 Series (3R): Large-scale hardscaping contractors

2026 Must-Have Attachments

1. Materials bucket – spreading/hauling

2. Pallet forks – staging materials

3. 72" rotary cutter – site clearing

4. 60" box blade – grading

5. iMatch Quick-Hitch – 5-second swaps

ROI: $25K tractor/loader pays for itself in 3 months at $2,500 weekly revenue.

Power Your Landscaping Business – Liftsworks tractor bundles ship ready-to-work.