2038R 200 Hour Review - Would I Buy It Again

John Deere 2038R Review - 200 Hours
This is a full review after almost one year of ownership and 230 hours of use. I cover everything I do with the tractor including brush hogging, telling, box blade, stump grinder, backhoe, grapple, pallet forks
it is a great tractor
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[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching and check out our other John Deere 2038R compact tractor videos at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrGlHaofremnbs And subscribe to our channel at kzbin.info Buy me a coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/rockhillfarm Thanks for watching

[@winkdinkerson7190]

Thank you for your comments/experience with 220R MSL Loader. You’re 100 percent accurate regarding two series MSL as a game changer. That loader spec is actually rated to lift significantly more weight than the 3R Series NSL. JD doesn’t make a 3R Series MSL Loader. They do for the 3E Series. Go figure! The 2R Series layout is far superior to the 3R Series, which is dated.

[@woodruffwoods]

I agree with just about everything you said. I would add the ignition key location to my list of negatives. You sort of said it but I wish the front tires hade a higher profile. Great review!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I know a lot of people of had issues with the key. Probably just a difference in height and build but I’ve never bumped mine So I don’t really think about it. Thank you for watching and for commenting

[@dandeforge2096]

Brock enjoy all of your stuff. Thanks for sharing. I purchased a 2038 the first of the years. Have the snowblower. What a monster. As we get close to 20 feet of snow plus yearly it was needed. Will be getting other attachments soon. Thanks again for all the information.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Those snowblowers look fun but we don’t get enough snow around here to justify it

[@gidzey4783]

Which blower did you get?

[@WestHawaiiRealEstate]

Great video, wheel spacers and weights are my big takeaway, but lots of good information all around

[@maxlown363]

IM in MIchigan. I do a little farming. I chose Massey because the dealer was close. I bought a small one first, then wanted more loader capacity, so I traded, then traded a second time. The Massey I have now is only 35 horse, but the loader will lift 1100KG so I can lift our round bales of hay which weigh 1500, and that was one of my main requirements. The other requirememnt is the hydrostat drive so my wife would drive it because she wont drive the bigger farm tractors. I dont have a cab, but I will eventually. I also got away from the midmount mower because it hangs up on things when Im doing loader work. I tried a bushhog style mower but it hangs off the back 7 feet and I was always bumping things when I turned, so I went to a flail mower. I love the flail mower

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Glad to hear you are happy with the Massey Ferguson. I think all of the major brands make a quality Tractor

[@winkdinkerson7190]

The two series R tractors are light years ahead of the dated 3R series features. I’ve owned both, and the threes clearly need a design refresh.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it This is an older video. I’ve got over 800 hours on the tractor now. I’ve ran most of the 3 series’s models as well. I’ve also done a ton of upgrades to the 2038R including a recent HydrosPlus upgrade series. It’s like a new machine

[@wendellkulp95]

great job.. i found the information to help me out.. i have a 1025r and looking to upgrade soon..

[@geomod6850]

Great, REAL WORLD information. Thank you. This helps me a lot.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@jaorte10]

I've had my 2038r for a year now. It's perfect for food plotting on my 1000 acre hunting lease. And everything on my 10 acre farm.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s Great Tractor. I’m on it every day and I have videos Doing all kinds of different work with it Thanks for watching

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

That’s a lot of hours. John Deere has it figured out. Thanks for the info. 👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@jaypreddy8185]

I have a 2017 2032R. Perfect tractor for my 5 acres. Handles everything I need

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great tractors Thanks for watching

[@hartmatt12]

Just supporting your channel. Looking at reviews, options, real life applications of JD sub/compact tractor. Will be buying one in the near future. Cheers

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching. I have dozens of videos about this model of tractor

[@peterkober6758]

Brock thanks wish we had seen things like this 5 years ago we would have different size or brand but hind sight is 20 20 God Bless All PaK

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@BackwoodsMindset]

Came from the crockers nice video keep up the good work

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@MrJoel12mi]

I have heard that the telescoping arms from a 3025E will fit the 2038R

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I did a video on that. I have those telescoping arms from a 3025E.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Great review... one day, I want to get a tractor like that

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Best purchase I ever made, but they are not cheap

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@RockhillfarmYT that's what is keeping it from happening... ;-)

[@justinlane1287]

Great review definitely want the telescopic side links for 3pt for 2038r i wish they sold them as a upgrade i would be first in line.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

If you Google stabliworks You will find a guy name Mark who manufactures them but they take months to get because he has a waiting list

[@justinlane1287]

@@RockhillfarmYT ok thanks

[@HisWayHomestead]

New subscriber, saw you on the Crockers FB! See you in Pryor!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

See you there Thanks for watching

[@archix2222]

Super tractor

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’ve been really happy with it. Thanks for watching

[@brentbellman1941]

My 2022 2038R gets delivered to my house on March 7th. We have 23 acres at the house. I got the loader and tiller with mine. We plant a lot of food plots for deer. How does this tractor do on tilling on a hill as most of our property is on a hillside? We also have a 5 acre motocross track that will help with the maintenance of that. I won’t have to bring a skid loader home anymore to do work On the track anymore

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Congrats on the new tractor. Should do well with the tilling, just make sure you have plenty of ballast working on hills

[@larryandrews4328]

Hey I been watching lots of your videos and very good info. I’m looking to trade my 2025r for a 2038r and I need your help . Any way I can talk to u about it besides here? Thx

[@damiangrouse4564]

There’s at least one thing I’ve never liked about anything I buy…paying for it…

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Exactly

[@OShackHennessy]

😂😂😂

[@robertengel3092]

Great video! What aftermarket cab is that?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That is the Curtis advantage cab. I think it’s an incredible value when you look at the cost compared to a factory cab I installed it myself and put the entire install on KZbin Here is my initial review of the cab and the features Finally a High Quality Affordable Cab - Curtis Advantage Cab on a 2038R John Deere kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZWnnZtoZb6sZ8U

[@danwesson1934]

It seems 2038 has more power than the 3025. What is the purpose for a larger tractor with less power. Thanks

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Going over 25 hp requires you to meet emissions standards which adds cost and complication. I’ve done staying on videos just about that specific topic

[@danwesson1934]

@@RockhillfarmYT Thanks, I’ll check it out.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

@danwesson1934 Buying a Tractor with a Regen System - Should You Avoid Them? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3bPlmyddt-kpaM

[@trea426]

Does the cab have a heater? I couldn't find it on their website.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes, all of their cabs have a heater. It works really well. I’ve got about five or six videos about this cab and the different door options. I also did a full install video. Thanks for watching

[@markmccoy1304]

How does this compare to the 3032E? The 3032 stronger?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

There are pros and cons. My tractor has more PTO horsepower and more nice features for the R series. The 3032 has bigger tires and cost a lot less.

[@markmccoy1304]

@@RockhillfarmYT Thanks for sharing. I bought an LS 33 HP then an LS 40 HP Then a JD 5045. In my opinion the JD is wobbly and bounces on 4 tires. That’s with fluid in the rear tires and 6’ box blade. But I’m not against any of the Tractors but after the pandemic I can’t believe how expensive Deere and Kubota are. And I feel the Korean Tractors lifts a whole lot more and several thousands less $$$. But I have considered the 2 and 3 Deere series. I’m considering them now. You really get a lot of work out of your Tractor. Very impressive. I think I will get a compact Tractor with a Cab next.

[@rodbagley1686]

What do you do when using the backhoe in respect to the cab? I have a 1025r would love to have a cab but think it would be in the way with the backhoe attached. What is your thoughts? Thanks. Wish I lived closer to you I would have loved to helped with your new steel building.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I use the Backhoe with the cab all the time. You just lift off the back glass. I think the Curtis cab is the only hard cab that allows you to easily do that

[@rodbagley1686]

@@RockhillfarmYT I will check that out. Thanks