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Overview
A viewer-submitted segment visiting Kent, a 4052R owner in Indiana who built a DIY water-tank attachment to irrigate newly planted replacement trees after emerald ash borer wiped out most of his woods. The video shows the homemade setup in use, covers tree sourcing through a soil and water conservation district, costs, watering frequency, and briefly addresses stability concerns driving with a raised loader. Best for owners curious about low-cost DIY tractor utility ideas.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator lifestyle channel focused on compact tractors and family projects, not a dealership or manufacturer.
Spec overview
John Deere 4052R
- PTO horsepower
- 40.8 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,130 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 11.2 gpm