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Overview
Distinctive for its honest conclusion: after a full day of digging around a massive field oak with a modified John Deere 2038R backhoe, the stump barely notices. The video shows the ripper-first method in real detail, trenching depth, root-snapping force, outrigger limits, and the Hydros Plus cylinder upgrade, then plainly admits the stump can't be extracted with equipment on hand. Best for owners weighing whether a compact tractor backhoe is realistic for large stumps.
An owner-operator channel that documents real work on their own property, with a stated interest in paid jobs and equipment reviews; the Hydros Plus upgrade is featured prominently, though no formal sponsorship is disclosed in the transcript.
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