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#142 5 Things John Deere Got Wrong with the John Deere 2032R 2038R

#142 5 Things John Deere Got Wrong with the John Deere 2032R 2038R

Reviews & comparisons25–35 hpJohn Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2038R

Overview

This is a long-term owner's gripe list rather than a buying guide: Josh Hardy, who runs a 2032R, 1025R, and 4052R, walks through five annoyances after real field use, the fragile key location, a cramped glovebox-style toolbox, no factory brush guard option, exposed hydraulic lines (with a costly radiator-damage story), and limited loader lift capacity. He also points to community fixes for each. Best for existing or prospective 2032R/2038R owners wanting practical wear-and-tear insights, not spec comparisons or a first-look walkaround.

An owner-operator using his own 2032R, 1025R, and 4052R on his property, offering candid, generally favorable but nitpicky feedback rather than a sales pitch.

Side-by-side specs
John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2038R
PTO horsepower24.2 hp30.4 hp
Loader lift capacity1,949 lbf1,949 lbf (pivot)
3-point lift capacityNot Published1,356 lb
Hydraulic flow5.3 gpm5.2 gpm
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