First Use! John Deere 2038R 270B Backhoe
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.
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
