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Dove food plot preparation begins! John Deere 4066R #590

Dove food plot preparation begins! John Deere 4066R #590

Implements & attachments55–65 hpJohn Deere 4066R

Overview

An owner-operator documents the full two-day soil prep cycle for a dove and deer food plot using a 4066R with a Krone flail mower and disc harrow. He explains why he mows first, why he runs diagonal disk passes, how he uses cruise control and 2WD vs 4WD on hard-packed ground, and his multi-pass weed-burial strategy before planting brown top millet. Best for owners curious about real-world field prep workflow with a compact utility tractor.

An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from managing their own rural property for wildlife food plots and hunting.

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
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