Overview
A real-work mowing session through heavy grass and smartweed using a John Deere 4052R with a small flexwing brush mower. The video captures honest, in-the-moment impressions, noting where the tractor struggled, comparing it directly to the smaller 2038R and a larger 66-inch deck, and making a case for hydrostatic transmission in tough conditions. Best for compact tractor owners weighing whether their machine can handle overgrown, matted vegetation.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, sharing firsthand impressions from their own property rather than a dealership or manufacturer perspective.
John Deere 4052R
- PTO horsepower
- 40.8 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
