Deere 4044R, 2038R, and Ventrac!! Slow That Water! Fix Eroding waterway!
Tractor Time with Tim· Oct 2019
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Overview
A friend-helping-friend project video where Tim and his buddy Steve tackle a failing riprap waterway by building rock levees and clearing silt-covered stone. The real focus is grapple work, sorting riprap from silt, placing pipe, and shaping berms, with a Ventrac power rake making a brief appearance near the end. Conversation wanders into trailer insurance at length. Best for viewers curious about real-world drainage problem-solving with a grapple.
An owner-operator channel where Tim documents hands-on projects on his own and friends' properties, with a family-friendly, learn-as-you-go tone rather than expert instruction.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 2038R | John Deere 4044R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 30.4 hp | 32.3 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,949 lbf (pivot) | At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,356 lb | 3,130 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.2 gpm | 11.2 gpm |