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Ventrac 4500 VS. John Deere 2038R Mowing Side by Side

Ventrac 4500 VS. John Deere 2038R Mowing Side by Side

Reviews & comparisons35–45 hpJohn Deere 2038R

Overview

A side-by-side mowing session where Christine runs the Ventrac 4500 for the first time while Tim handles the John Deere 2038R, both with 72-inch decks, across a multi-acre property with wet spots, a berm, and tight landscaping. The comparison is casual and conversational, real observations on maneuverability, horsepower limitations, deck flex, and ground clearance, though no hard specs or pricing. Best for owners weighing a Ventrac against a conventional compact tractor for varied-terrain mowing.

An owner-operator channel run by a couple documenting their own property projects, with a disclosed dealer relationship (AHW) that viewers should factor in.

Spec overview

John Deere 2038R

PTO horsepower
30.4 hp
Loader lift capacity
1,949 lbf (pivot)
3-point lift capacity
1,356 lb
Hydraulic flow
5.2 gpm
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