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Overview
An owner's real-world check-in at 250 hours and three years with a 4066R, covering roughly 100-plus hours of snow removal, minor reliability issues, and two DIY mods in detail: custom LED cab lights and a wired linear actuator for the skid steer plate. Also addresses the mechanical self-leveling loader trade-offs, the notoriously poor wipers, cab comfort in extreme cold, and an adjustable top-link recommendation. Best for prospective buyers or current owners weighing long-term ownership.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
Spec overview
John Deere 4066R
- PTO horsepower
- 51.9 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,130 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 11.2 gpm