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How To Fix Your Driveway with ONLY a Box Blade & Loader, John Deere 2038R

How To Fix Your Driveway with ONLY a Box Blade & Loader, John Deere 2038R

Implements & attachments35–45 hpJohn Deere 2038R

Overview

A real-job follow-up visit to grade a gravel driveway using a hydraulic-scarifier box blade and loader bucket on a John Deere 2038R. The video walks through scarifying compacted crusher-run gravel, backdragging to redistribute material, and building a crown to address drainage, with candid commentary on technique limitations (no angle blade) and a brief comparison of crusher run vs. wash stone. Best for owners tackling similar gravel driveway work.

An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, with a self-described non-expert perspective and a casual, learn-along-with-us tone.

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
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