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First Use! John Deere 2038R 270B Backhoe

First Use! John Deere 2038R 270B Backhoe

Tractor Time with Tim· 179K views· Apr 2019· 15:42
Implements & attachments35–45 hpJohn Deere 2038R

Overview

This 16-minute video follows an owner's first real-work session with a John Deere 2038R and 270B backhoe, digging a yard drainage trench at a friend's property. It covers operating feel versus a one-series tractor, hydraulic flow impressions around 1,500 RPM, tire choice (R3 turf radials), autothrottle use, and a practical backhoe-vs-excavator tradeoff discussion. Best for 2038R buyers curious how the 270B performs on a straightforward digging job.

An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, sharing hands-on impressions from actual use rather than dealership demos.

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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