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Overview
A side-by-side field comparison of pallet forks (on a 1025R) versus a root grapple (on a 2038R) while actually loading logs onto a trailer. The video candidly acknowledges the test is uneven, different tractors, different operators, and draws honest conclusions: the grapple moves logs faster but struggles to pick them from a pile; forks require more manual labor. Best for owners weighing those two attachments for real log-loading work.
Tractor Time with Tim is a hobbyist/owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors and family projects, though the closing segment includes on-camera product promotion for Artillian and affiliate coupon codes.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 2038R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.2 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | 1,949 lbf (pivot) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 758 lb | 1,356 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 5.2 gpm |