How To Fix Your Driveway with ONLY a Box Blade & Loader, John 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.
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
