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Overview
Part of a multi-episode dream shop build series, this video focuses on running geothermal loop lines under a future concrete floor. The John Deere 2038R backhoe appears specifically to widen trenches the mini-trencher couldn't handle. The bulk of the runtime covers the geothermal contractor's work: pipe fusion technique, manifold assembly, and an 80-PSI pressure test. Most useful for owners curious about real-world backhoe use in tight indoor spaces, or anyone planning a geothermal install.
An owner-operator documenting an ongoing personal build project, with no apparent dealership or manufacturer affiliation.
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