ID Corgi Ranch
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2017
- Messages
- 68
- Location
- Relocated to: South Central Oklahoma
- Tractor
- 1965 Ford 4000, 1025R TLB, 3025E
Just delivered today. Haven't spent enough time on it to really wring it out. I previously owned a TYM T454 with cab and really liked it...except for the doggone shuttle shift transmission. I didn't care for that at all. So, I sold it and both down-graded and up-graded to the 2038R.
Obviously the Deere doesn't have the nice cab of the TYM. On the other hand I can see what I'm doing a lot easier with the open station. The Deere is a LOT smaller...cylinders are smaller, tires are smaller, frame and loader/components are smaller. It's 38 v 45 HP and weighs nearly 1 ton less. That also means lift capacities are substantially less. On the up side, it's a lot more nimble and fits into places on the property the bigger tractor couldn't. That's important. The HST on the Deere beats the shuttle shift hands down for the kind of work I do with the tractor.
As is typical for most newer, modern tractors, getting to the daily maintenance spots is very convenient and easy. The operator station seems well thought out but I need some more time to really comment on that. The seat is comfortable and the suspension makes for a nice, smooth ride. It can be a little tight depending on where you position the wheel and how far forward the seat is placed. But my wife and I both thought it was OK for our sizes.
One of the first things I noticed is the whine when you push the "go forward" pedal. Not so much in low speed, but shift the lever to high speed and it whines a lot. Seems to diminish a bit once it's nice and warm. Also, you need a screwdriver or similar tool to push in a button to open the hood on the Deere. That seems pretty silly to me. Why not some sort of tool-less way of releasing the hood, JD? The side panels of the engine compartment attach/detach easily and they're nice and secure when in place. The bucket raises and lowers much faster on the Deere. The loader joystick is nicely located and very responsive. The tractor display tells you when you screw up...like to place the transmission in neutral to start. Fuel filler is high on the rear fender so filling the tank won't be nearly as easy as on some other designs...like the TYM. Built in toolbox...nice touch...as are the standard fender lights.
I do like the option (don't recall what JD calls it) where you can manually set the throttle speed or flip a switch to control the engine speed with the pedals. The more you press the pedal, the faster the engine revs and the faster the tractor goes.
It's also got cruise control and a nifty little power outlet in the toolbox right next to the seat. Plenty of cubbies and a cup holder, too.
This is my 2038R. There are many like it but this one is mine:
Obviously the Deere doesn't have the nice cab of the TYM. On the other hand I can see what I'm doing a lot easier with the open station. The Deere is a LOT smaller...cylinders are smaller, tires are smaller, frame and loader/components are smaller. It's 38 v 45 HP and weighs nearly 1 ton less. That also means lift capacities are substantially less. On the up side, it's a lot more nimble and fits into places on the property the bigger tractor couldn't. That's important. The HST on the Deere beats the shuttle shift hands down for the kind of work I do with the tractor.
As is typical for most newer, modern tractors, getting to the daily maintenance spots is very convenient and easy. The operator station seems well thought out but I need some more time to really comment on that. The seat is comfortable and the suspension makes for a nice, smooth ride. It can be a little tight depending on where you position the wheel and how far forward the seat is placed. But my wife and I both thought it was OK for our sizes.
One of the first things I noticed is the whine when you push the "go forward" pedal. Not so much in low speed, but shift the lever to high speed and it whines a lot. Seems to diminish a bit once it's nice and warm. Also, you need a screwdriver or similar tool to push in a button to open the hood on the Deere. That seems pretty silly to me. Why not some sort of tool-less way of releasing the hood, JD? The side panels of the engine compartment attach/detach easily and they're nice and secure when in place. The bucket raises and lowers much faster on the Deere. The loader joystick is nicely located and very responsive. The tractor display tells you when you screw up...like to place the transmission in neutral to start. Fuel filler is high on the rear fender so filling the tank won't be nearly as easy as on some other designs...like the TYM. Built in toolbox...nice touch...as are the standard fender lights.
I do like the option (don't recall what JD calls it) where you can manually set the throttle speed or flip a switch to control the engine speed with the pedals. The more you press the pedal, the faster the engine revs and the faster the tractor goes.
It's also got cruise control and a nifty little power outlet in the toolbox right next to the seat. Plenty of cubbies and a cup holder, too.
This is my 2038R. There are many like it but this one is mine:
