Tractor Showdown 2038R vs 3046R + Grinding Stumps Testing Grapples

Tractor Showdown 2038R vs 3046R + Grinding Stumps Testing Grapples
We did a comparison between the 2038R and a 3046R and also did some stump grinding with the Baumalight 3P24 stump grinder. we also compared the Artillian grapple to a 4 in 1 bucket
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[@TractorTimewithTim]

Enjoyed it. I'm thinking the 3046r did not have rimguard. Without rimguard and wheel weights, it seemed to slip the rear wheels a bit when pushing into the pile. I think the tipsy aspect would be reduced with rimguard as well. Love both of the machines.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks Tim. I wanted to cover more details on the tractors but we just had a lot going on For instance I love his telescoping stabilizers but I would miss my armrest. Lots of little things that could’ve been mentioned

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@RockhillfarmYT we've GOT to figure out a solution to arm rests on the 3R. An R series for goodness sakes!!!! Crazy.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right My telescoping stabilizers are supposed to be here for mine in October for the 2038 I want to look at them and see how hard they are to make

[@kdegraa]

Yeah the tractor with the 4 in 1 bucket needs a bit of ballast at the back.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good stuff right here guys! Great collaboration, cool equipment clips, and beautiful woods and fresh air! Thanks!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@RoughNeckRage]

Had such a great time Brock! Super excited for the next person that gets to do a tractor comparison video with you! Stay in touch.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Will do. The trip exceeded my expectations

[@digdrivediy]

I need me one of those new-fangled tractors! Nice comparison👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

They are handy. Thanks for watching

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

I have a 3046r cab Tractor it was a little tipsy and i put 4 inch Bora spacers on the Front and back and it's Rock solid.!!! Absolutely Love it.!!!

[@DominicUliano]

What a great comparison video! Probably a lot of effort to make but it was great to get the different perspectives and see each tractor in action. Thank you!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@rodneyscrivner2504]

Great Video Brock, Josh does have some beautiful property and he is going to love that carryall. Thanks for taking us along for that journey.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes he does. Thanks for watching

[@davidreeder1259]

Brock, after watching this video I’m going to look at purchasing a 4 in 1. Keep up the great videos. I’m officially subscribe to your channel. 🤠

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks a lot for subscribing. I didn’t really like the concept of the four in one bucket until I actually used one. Seems really handy actually.

[@stephenphilbrook6239]

Really enjoyed the video. Been wanting to see a comparison of these two tractors for a while.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great Thanks for watching

[@RockhillfarmYT]

There are several other things I could’ve talked about. I really prefer the feel of driving my tractor. The steering and pedals felt better more and more grounded Tractor. He has a nicer three-point set up with telescoping stabilizers which is something I’m in the process of getting. You cannot deny the pushing power although I don’t think the lifting power is that much different if you have a self-leveling loader on the 2038 I really miss my armrest when operating the loader joystick but he has a nice integrated button for the third function

[@gianopou10]

Great video Brock. Most likely going with a 4 in 1 bucket with a MSL 220r loader for my 2032r now. Also great job on the carryall. I have to rebuild my carryall now.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks It seemed like a gimmick to me, but after trying it The 4 in 1 bucket is under rated Love the msl even though you loose some curl back I did 3 videos in the carry all Build and thought it came out well Thanks for watching and for commenting

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

Tractor play date! I smiled through the whole thing!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That’s exactly what I called it the other day

[@rodshepard3967]

I look forward to watching your videos, Brock. You do a great job. When I was looking to upgrade from my 2025R to my current 2038R, your videos taught me a ton about the 38R. Always remember, the viewer's are just as appreciative, to you for sharing your knowledge with us. Would enjoy having you out, but our tractors and attachments are pretty much the same. Lol. Oh, and another great video!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing I love watching other tractor guys on KZbin so I see both sides of it Outdoors With The Morgans is a favorite of mine . Him and tractor time with Tim taught me a lot

[@rodshepard3967]

@@RockhillfarmYT yes, along with you, I watch Tim, Mike, and Pat. I enjoy watching y'alls channels.

[@ritterjon]

💥 Those tractors did pretty well for being green. 🐸 do t you have when you you find spelling errors after publishing. Rockhilk Farms. Great vid! 👍 *Keep on tractoring!* #ARITTERBITWILLDO

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Not too bad for Deere’s Did I spell something wrong

[@ritterjon]

@@RockhillfarmYT Opening title 0:07

[@RockhillfarmYT]

What’s funny is I probably watched that 15 times and still never saw it

[@ritterjon]

@@RockhillfarmYT It’s a teaching thing, I bet nobody else notices. I’ve made similar errors myself. Late night editing gets me every time.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice video. Enjoyed the green tractors. #purplecollarlife

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you sir

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching the video. If you're interested in having your tractor on the channel you can text me at 417-793-7790 or send me an email at [e-mail] If you're going to reach out then please also leave a comment and a thumbs up on the video 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

[@bigjim5723]

i wished i would of been watching u-tube back around the early 2,000's--i would of went with a 3 series for sure, i bought a 2520 in 06. heck i had no internet then oh. but it would of been nice to be able to get all this info. thanks for the video. all them people u mentioned i've been watching them since they started their channels.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching

[@sgtram1982]

Great video Brock.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you sir. It was a good day

[@thom71]

Looks like the trailer tires needed a bit of air. Hope you pumped them up before the trip and didn't have any problems. The drone footage was great. I'm guessing that is Josh's property stream. Looks really nice there. I'm wondering if I need a 4 in 1 bucket instead of a grapple. Decisions.... Decisions.....

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That stream is on joshsproperty. He has multiple streams that run into a creek. Good eye. I actually mentioned it when I was rambling at the beginning of the video and then cut it out for time. The trailer tires were low and also the air shocks on the truck we’re all the way up which made the back of the trailer sit low. I really did like the 4-1 bucket more than I expected to, it has its limitations as a Grapple but it was serviceable as a Grapple and much better at back dragging than a standard bucket

[@andrewanderson1436]

Heck ya good times Brock.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That was a fun day getting to drive a different tractor. I want to do a series of these with all different tractor models models but I’m not really getting volunteers to be on the channel Thanks for watching

[@andrewanderson1436]

@@RockhillfarmYT I hope that idea pans out. Ide like to see more of these.

[@brianwiechman1056]

Great vid, if you are ever in Kansas I just bought a new 4052r you could try out. Have a old barn I need to tare down with it one of these days.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I live in Kansas and I would love to try out a 4052 Send me an email or a text message And we can probably set something up

[@AaronTurnwald]

Great video again Brock!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you

[@davidmays2161]

Great video. Over the years I went from a 455 to a 1 series to a 3 series, finally made the jump to a 4044m ( purchased from Courtney over at Goodworks Tractor) … talk about a big jump from 3 series to 4 with a 72” TAR River Grapple, one wicked combination. Let us know where your traveling ahead of time. Potential for meetup with multiple fans. About 20 mins North of KCMO here.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m only two hours from Kansas City Missouri. Sounds like a good candidate for a meet up. I put my contact info in the description if you want to get a hold of me we can most likely set something up

[@bobcat1]

@@RockhillfarmYT Would be great to see a comparison video of these two tractors,

[@jlgil1973]

Is that the Courtois River in the intro? Great Videos. Im in MO as well...

[@RockhillfarmYT]

He told me the name of that stream and I can’t remember. It’s just outside of Houston Missouri

[@jlgil1973]

@@RockhillfarmYT The part of the river I am thinking of is just outside of Steeleville. Once I get my tractor, we will need to get together. Im pretty set on the 2038.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Sounds good. I look forward to it. I’ve got my contact info on some of the videos. Or you can find me on the Facebook page with the same name as the channel Have a good one

[@mkc0005]

Wish I'd watched more videos before buying my tractor. I went with a 3038E because of the horsepower and couldn't really justify the extrea $5k for a 3R. I probably would have stepped down to a 2R and been just as happy. If you want to head to San Antonio you can play with my 3E and I'll even throw in some real TX BBQ.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Awesome

[@jerrykelly7052]

i love your video i would like to meet you but i bigger tractor thank you for the video

[@RockhillfarmYT]

what kind of tractor do you have

[@FloridaDeere]

Brock that 20% chance of rain seems very Florida like, where it's a 100% but only 20% of the time. Pay no attention to the trail signs Brock:-)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I tried to throw a little humor in this one Thanks for watching and all the best to you

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Great video Brock. Looked like you guys had a great time!! What state where you in?? Missouri or Arkansas??

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Central Missouri. Past Springfield and Branson

[@BBLandServices]

I see my old lift arms!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. They’ve definitely been worth it Just for taking the stump grinder on and off

[@poorfatman5317]

Agriculture tires I'll bet you that makes a big difference

[@RockhillfarmYT]

True

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

Oh, and I have a 3046 with both the grapple and 4 in 1. Use them both. Wouldn't part with either one!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

somehow I missed this comment. that is a great combo. I was impressed with the 4-1

[@medjoolmaker]

sweet, I think if you were gonna upgrade this model would not be justifiable. I would go much bigger or not at all. but like you said yours is nimble, fit in smaller spaces and can fit on your trailer and tow with a 1500 truck... just my 2 cents.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right I saw a few advantages to my tractor in terms of ergonomics and how comfortable it is to drive that I didn’t really mention in the video. When it comes to really pushing pulling or lifting you see the difference on the bigger tractor Future plans could be trading up to four series or keeping my tractor and getting a skid steer. Also pretty happy with what I have

[@medjoolmaker]

@@RockhillfarmYT I vote for a skid steer and keeping your current tractor!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That’s what I really want to do but the cost is pretty high because it’s not just a skid steer I also would probably have to upgrade the trailer and possibly even my truck I’m hoping to take on so much paid Tractor work in the next year that it’s justified

[@medjoolmaker]

@@RockhillfarmYT yes its a snow ball effect.... you should check out James&MoVlogs here on YT. He is a Kubota guy, but he is always buying new equipment and giving you the cost of ownership and justification for everything.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I will Check it out. Always looking to learn and see how other people do stuff

[@solgudman1439]

Who is Rockhilk Farms??

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That is the name of my KZbin channel and our newly started tree farm We do Equipment reviews, tractor work/excavating, and firewood videos Or just whatever I have going on

[@solgudman1439]

The opening video says Rockhilk instead of Rockhill..love you videos love the channel

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Got it. I was confused because I thought I had seen your name in the comments before I forgot about that typo in the opening Thanks for watching

[@tfunkhou88]

I hope you inflated those trailer tires a bit more before you left on your trip 😬

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I remember that day. They were definitely low and beyond that the tractor was actually too heavy for the weight rating of the axles and tires of that trailer so I no longer use it

[@tfunkhou88]

@@RockhillfarmYT glad it worked out that day and that you no longer use it…I’ve seen some bad stuff

[@NYTROeast]

I think the grapple would do everything he said he felt he had with the 4 in 1 bucket if it was a double grapple

[@JohnSwink]

air up those trailer tires

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I did. I actually talked about it in the recording but I cut it out before publishing the video. Another factor is that my air suspension on the truck was all the way up which lowers the back of the trailer and makes it look even worse Thanks for watching and for commenting

[@MacGyver-1]

JD=💩

[@RockhillfarmYT]

So I’m a Deere guy but I can acknowledge that all the other manufactures make a good tractor too. Thanks for watching

[@RockhillfarmYT]

What kind of tractor do you have?

[@MacGyver-1]

Of that size? Old Kubota L2250 with 9000 hrs works everyday I've demoed the new JD compacts and the Kubota blows them out of the water, more lift capacity, less horsepower but with a real gear/shuttle transmission I would but it up against a 30hp JD hydro any day.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Where do you live. I’d love to make that video comparing