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#237 John Deere 4066R max lift capacity! Stihl MS462 cutting firewood

#237 John Deere 4066R max lift capacity! Stihl MS462 cutting firewood

Implements & attachments55–65 hpJohn Deere 4066R

Overview

An owner-operator uses heavy water oak and red oak logs from a tree service to test whether the John Deere 4066R's loader can exceed its rated lift capacity, and it does, at roughly 2,750 lbs against a ~2,200 lb spec. He walks through his log-weight calculations before the lift, explains front-axle stress and counterweight leverage, and covers tire ballast. The video also includes Stihl MS462 chainsaw sharpening and firewood-processing work. Best for 4066R owners curious about real-world loader limits.

An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own property, with no apparent dealership or commercial affiliation evident in the transcript.

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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