John Deere 3043D 25hr Review

This is an owner's early-hours check-in on a new 2021 JD 3043D (transmission, not hydrostatic), around 24-25 hours in, walking through basic 10-hour maintenance: oil level, coolant, fuel/water-separator filters, greasing, and a two-stage air filter he finds awkward to reassemble. He shares real-world use pulling a square baler and plans for a hammer mill, and flags a genuine gripe: no live PTO. Good for buyers wanting practical early-ownership impressions rather than a spec-sheet overview or dealer walkaround.

Posted by an owner-operator on a working small farm sharing hands-on impressions of his own new tractor, not a dealer or professional reviewer.