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Overview
A compilation of every mechanical issue the owner has experienced across roughly 700 hard-use hours on his John Deere 2038R, loose loader and axle bolts, bent steering shaft, failed mower deck actuator, broken PTO gearbox bolt, neutral safety switch failure, and more. Each problem is shown on camera, not just described. Useful for prospective 2038R buyers wanting a candid, experience-based counterpoint to typical positive reviews.
An owner-operator channel that documents daily equipment use and paid work, so expect hands-on, first-person impressions rather than a dealer or manufacturer perspective.
Spec overview
John Deere 2038R
- PTO horsepower
- 30.4 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 1,949 lbf (pivot)
- 3-point lift capacity
- 1,356 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 5.2 gpm