SERIOUS ISSUES FOUND! Repairing 3 Tractors, John Deere 2038R, 3046R, & 3520
Tractor Time with Tim· Aug 2023
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Overview
Three real-world repair sessions on a John Deere 2038R, 3046R, and 3520 in one episode: a recurring ignition fuse blowing under a bump (unresolved by the end), a detached 4WD engagement cable traced to a rusted cotter pin, and a non-functioning third-function solenoid valve diagnosed in hands-on detail before the root cause turns out to be an incorrect hydraulic hose routing. Best for owners facing similar electrical or hydraulic mysteries on these models.
An owner-operator channel where the hosts openly acknowledge they are not professionals and work through problems by experimenting in real time, sometimes without reaching a definitive fix.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 2038R | John Deere 3046R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 30.4 hp | 36.6 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,949 lbf (pivot) | 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,356 lb | 2,530 lb at hitch ball |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.2 gpm | 8.6 gpm |