Thank you for taking the time to make these videos of the 3039R! These are really useful for anyone trying to decide which model is the best fit. For someone new to tractors there are so many factors to consider it's really helpful to hear what an owner thinks.
I have a 2018 model year 4052R Cab, which is basically the same cab as this tractor. I really like the tractor, except it tends to overheat when brush-hogging in 100-degree weather with AC on.
Great review ! I recently upgraded from a 3038E open station to a 3046R with deluxe cab. What a huge difference in comfort and usefulness ! Loader ability is much better and brush hogging with the cab is a game changer.
Great video! Love the review. Love my 3Rs too. Spot on comparison with the 2038R. Get Ken to send you some lids for your I-match chain boxes, I use mine for tool boxes. Ps. If the rear wiper was on the right side all the mechanism and hardware would be directly in the line of sight when looking over your right shoulder. I rarely ever use my rear wiper either, so sort of glad it’s on the left. Also worth note, the new models still don’t have a return to park on the rear wiper. Again, Great job on the video.
Thank you!! I use my chain boxes for hitch pins and chains, but the lids would be nice to keep debris out when brush hogging. I wasn't sure about the park feature on the update rear wiper, one would think that would be on it.
@@ElkCreekAcres Yea, My new 2023 model came in over the weekend, it has all the 2024 features, while playing around with it Saturday on the dealer's lot I tried it just to see if it would return to park position, and nope. Had to do the same old on off dance to get it back out of the way. The wiper itself is larger just like you said in the video.
It's been a minute since I've been on here. Great review, Pat. As a 3039R owner myself, I agree with you 100%. Now, the joy stick on mine is stiff, but I have adapted. Now, you mentioned the rockshaft, that thing is very fickle on mine as well, and in the beginning, I struggled with it. And yes, every tractor should already come with LED lights. Like you said, it's freaking 2023!! Your PTO extension, I'm assuming it has done you well? Because hooking up a brush hog is a bear. 🤦♂️ Well done, Pat!! Oh, and I'm turing my front tires back, theyre stayung out. 😆
Thanks Rod!! As for the PTO extension, yes, it works well. I still find it hard to believe that it's so tight in there, I think it's how large the rear tires are, there's just not much room between them and the iMatch. What else I have found is that I stop about 4" before the iMatch makes contact with the implement, that seems to give me a fair amount of room to hookup. I may turn my tires back out for winter, I kind of liked them better in the wide stance.
@@ElkCreekAcres I'm going to get the PTO extension. I'm so tired of struggling hooking up my brush hog. Yeah, I like mine turned out. With the 5" rear spacers and my fronts turned out, I'm very balanced. Won't be long, and you'll be snow blowing. Ha! Take care, Pat.
Great review Pat. I think you captured the good, the bad, and the ugly 😂. I haven't used load match or linked pedal yet. Maybe someday... How many hours have you put on your first year?
Thanks Pat, I'm right at 200 hours, so just under that for the actual first year of service. I like loadmatch, do not use speed match though I understand where it could be useful to some.
Just subscribed tonite after watching your videos. I have a 3520. Which is one of the older models of your tractor. Man. I love it. I have a Curtis cab with just heat. Also the 448 hoe. Cab n hoe weren’t capable But with Curtis cab it was. Love your videos how does the epa stuff work for you. Thank you. Eric. And happy new year
Thanks for the sub Eric!! This is my second Tier 4 JD, it’s pretty flawless if you just let it do its thing. I think most people that have problems with don’t understand it or care to learn and do things like shutting the tractor off during a regen, that gets things pretty messed up. I love this tractor, having cab is so nice!!
Great video ! I have a new 3039R does your Lift cylinders slowly leak down ? I have a grappler with the log clamp for my pallet forks ! It works great for fire work logs ! Except when I go to cut up a log the loader drops or leaks off and that is aggravating ! I did get a anti drop valve for that and it did help some ! But now I noticed the tilt cylinders leak off also ! The fact is the 320R loader is a piece of shit !! John Deere offers the self leveling Loader on every Series EXCEPT the 3-Series !!!!! WHY JOHN DEERE ?? This loader would be great if you could get it self leveling and if it would not leak off to the ground in 10 minutes !! Biggest pet peeve ! Same everything since the 20 series and the fact is they sell as many of these compact tractors as the big ones !! Maybe more even ! Greed !! The higher ups want their yearly bonuses and do give a …. About actually making the very best tractor in the world !!!!! And they don’t even make the famous John Deere plow anymore !!!! It’s always about money ! Greed is what will sink not just the USA but the whole world will fall because of greed !! Enjoy your tractor !! I should do a review myself ?? Love the idea of the PTO EXTENSION !! The fact is every owner has complained about that $5 dollar right door shock since this cab came out on the 20 series ! Look what Deere did for its customers … NOTHING AT ALL ! Tiny little things would mean so much ! Who is making decisions at that company? Snot nose rich old men who have some huge degree and like I said only care about their own pockets ! I thanked Ken with bolt on hooks ! So nice to have a shock to hold the right door open when I have to reach in the right side to lift up the piece of crap 320R loader every 5 mins !!!!
I understand many of your complaints, there are several little things that JD could do. A self leveling loader would be awesome, I had one on my 2038R and loved it. Intermittent front wiper, park feature on the rear wiper and a real rear window defroster would be enough to make me happy. As for your loader leak down, there is a tolerance that is acceptable, I believe yours is beyond that. I would ask your dealer if you are still under warranty. If you are not under warranty, any hydraulic shop could repack your cylinders, that is the usual cause.
@@curtcarter3945 yes, but it should be know that they all leak down a little. When I first got mine the curl cylinders couldn't hold a load for more than a few seconds. One cylinder was replaced and the other was rebuilt and I've been good to go since.
I watched the whole video. I swear I didn’t hear you say how big you were. My wife is 6’2” 250 lbs. I really want a green cab but I know deep down I gotta pick a different color…
The problem with mine was only in the forward pedal. There was no way to creep with it, I would have to push the pedal and then a sudden jerk and I was moving. The fix was in the ECU, the tech went in with his laptop and found that certain things weren't set right. I cannot explain the specifics, only that the tech was able to fix it in the ECU.
@@ElkCreekAcres ok thanks for the response. Maybe I’ll check with my dealer to see if there is an adjustment that will take care of the issue I’m having.
@@brianbarclay4316 let him know that they have to talk to JD's geek squad to get the information needed to make the changes in the ECU. My tech told me he spent some time on the phone with JD to get this done.
Thank you for this video!! I'm in the same boat as you were. I've for a 2038R and want to move up to the 3039R cab. If you've got the time I'm wondering if you could answer a couple of questions. How are those tires for snow blowing and around the lawn? I've currently got the radials and like them, but JD doesn't offer them for the 3 series. Can you please tell me about your rear hydraulics? As I'm sure you know, the tractor only comes with a single set of rear hydraulics. I've been to two dealers, and neither of them seems to be able to offer a good solution to add more. Thank you very much for your help.
First, your dealers are nuts, the 4th & 5th hydraulics are an option in the configuration of the tractor, they should both know this. At the time of my purchase parts were still hard to get, and JD was lacking hydraulics, so my dealer at no extra cost put a WR Long third function on mine since they couldn't get the third function kit that runs the lines down the FEL. So that in turn left the factory third function outlets on the rear open, they wired that to an electric over hydraulic toggle switch that works independently from the rest and the button on my joystick controls the WR Long third that they added. As far as tires go, these R4's don't do as much damage to the lawn as my 2038R did, but I had AG tires on that. But, have your dealer do some searching, there are several tire options available if they are willing to look harder.
Thank you. One more question. On the 2038R, I have two levels to run the two sets of SCV's in the rear. Are these controlled by the joystick on the 3039? I have a hydraulic top link on the 2038 When I move snow I use one lever to rotate the chute and the other to adjust the angle of the blower. I also have a snow pusher on the front. Would I need to hit a switch to transfer power from the front hydraulics to the rear? @@ElkCreekAcres
@@mickey17y yes, on the cabbed 3R's the loader joystick controls the 4th & 5th via an electric diverter that you turn on with a switch in the console. It's a bit cumbersome at first, but I quickly got used to it. I also run a rear snow blower with hydraulic rotation, so switching back and forth with the switch to go from controlling the FEL to the rear hydraulics.
No I haven’t, it’s not hard to move, it’s just being cable operated it’s hard to make very small adjustments to the height. At least that’s how it feels.
@@ElkCreekAcres i think its due in part to the rear adjustment knob tied into the cabling as well. Too much mass on a cable. Even after adjusting mine, still feels slightly sticky on initial movement.
Great review Pat
Thanks Kenny!!
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos of the 3039R! These are really useful for anyone trying to decide which model is the best fit. For someone new to tractors there are so many factors to consider it's really helpful to hear what an owner thinks.
You’re welcome, there certainly are lots of different models with lots of different configurations and capabilities to choose from.
I have a 2018 model year 4052R Cab, which is basically the same cab as this tractor. I really like the tractor, except it tends to overheat when brush-hogging in 100-degree weather with AC on.
@@stevegalland9820 thank you, it’s been another year now, I still like his tractor a lot.
Great review ! I recently upgraded from a 3038E open station to a 3046R with deluxe cab. What a huge difference in comfort and usefulness ! Loader ability is much better and brush hogging with the cab is a game changer.
Thanks Jim!!
I just spent about 5 hours brush hogging yesterday, every time I do that I wonder why I waited so long.
Good overall review Pat. I'm glad you're enjoying your 3039R Cab Tractor.
Thank you Frank, I am enjoying this one a lot.
Good review of the 39R! But I think we already knew you really liked that machine.😁 Having a cab must be nice!
thanks Michael, it definitely is a sweet ride, especially in the winter time.
Great video! Love the review. Love my 3Rs too.
Spot on comparison with the 2038R.
Get Ken to send you some lids for your I-match chain boxes, I use mine for tool boxes.
Ps. If the rear wiper was on the right side all the mechanism and hardware would be directly in the line of sight when looking over your right shoulder. I rarely ever use my rear wiper either, so sort of glad it’s on the left.
Also worth note, the new models still don’t have a return to park on the rear wiper.
Again, Great job on the video.
Thank you!!
I use my chain boxes for hitch pins and chains, but the lids would be nice to keep debris out when brush hogging.
I wasn't sure about the park feature on the update rear wiper, one would think that would be on it.
@@ElkCreekAcres Yea, My new 2023 model came in over the weekend, it has all the 2024 features, while playing around with it Saturday on the dealer's lot I tried it just to see if it would return to park position, and nope.
Had to do the same old on off dance to get it back out of the way.
The wiper itself is larger just like you said in the video.
@@jdfleetguy28 good to know, I wasn't sure on the park feature, but it should definitely have been added.
Nice! I'm wicked glad that you're happy with it!
Very pleased, even with the couple of minor flaws I mentioned.
I have the same tractor and love it as well. I agree with the cable for the rear PTO lack of fine adjustment.
Glad it's not just me being picky, it really drives me nuts sometimes. But, I wouldn't trade this tractor back for my 2038R.
Great review! Sorry the channel took a hit, but I always enjoy watching. Awesome machine. I sure wish John Deere made some better tool storage space.
Thank you, the channel hit is on my own accord. Lol I agree though, it is an awesome tractor, just lacks in a few small areas.
It's been a minute since I've been on here. Great review, Pat. As a 3039R owner myself, I agree with you 100%.
Now, the joy stick on mine is stiff, but I have adapted. Now, you mentioned the rockshaft, that thing is very fickle on mine as well, and in the beginning, I struggled with it. And yes, every tractor should already come with LED lights. Like you said, it's freaking 2023!! Your PTO extension, I'm assuming it has done you well? Because hooking up a brush hog is a bear. 🤦♂️ Well done, Pat!! Oh, and I'm turing my front tires back, theyre stayung out. 😆
Thanks Rod!!
As for the PTO extension, yes, it works well. I still find it hard to believe that it's so tight in there, I think it's how large the rear tires are, there's just not much room between them and the iMatch. What else I have found is that I stop about 4" before the iMatch makes contact with the implement, that seems to give me a fair amount of room to hookup. I may turn my tires back out for winter, I kind of liked them better in the wide stance.
@@ElkCreekAcres I'm going to get the PTO extension. I'm so tired of struggling hooking up my brush hog. Yeah, I like mine turned out. With the 5" rear spacers and my fronts turned out, I'm very balanced. Won't be long, and you'll be snow blowing. Ha! Take care, Pat.
@@rodshepard3967 good move on the pto extension, I may be turning my fronts back out as well.. good to hear from you brother.
On my 3720 the rear wiper is on the other side, for me it's in the way, plus you can't see out the back with the rear view mirror. Great video.
That's good info John, something I hadn't considered, thanks for the feedback.
Great review Pat. I think you captured the good, the bad, and the ugly 😂. I haven't used load match or linked pedal yet. Maybe someday... How many hours have you put on your first year?
Thanks Pat, I'm right at 200 hours, so just under that for the actual first year of service. I like loadmatch, do not use speed match though I understand where it could be useful to some.
Even a bigger jump from your 2025 and upgrade
Yes, that would be a huge upgrade for sure!!
Dang Pat you’ve had that a year already….time for a new one isn’t it😂. Just kidding great video and review.👍✊
don't rush things LOL
I think I like this one enough to stick around awhile.
Just subscribed tonite after watching your videos. I have a 3520. Which is one of the older models of your tractor. Man. I love it. I have a Curtis cab with just heat. Also the 448 hoe. Cab n hoe weren’t capable But with Curtis cab it was. Love your videos how does the epa stuff work for you. Thank you. Eric. And happy new year
Thanks for the sub Eric!!
This is my second Tier 4 JD, it’s pretty flawless if you just let it do its thing. I think most people that have problems with don’t understand it or care to learn and do things like shutting the tractor off during a regen, that gets things pretty messed up. I love this tractor, having cab is so nice!!
Great video !
I have a new 3039R does your Lift cylinders slowly leak down ?
I have a grappler with the log clamp for my pallet forks !
It works great for fire work logs !
Except when I go to cut up a log the loader drops or leaks off and that is aggravating !
I did get a anti drop valve for that and it did help some !
But now I noticed the tilt cylinders leak off also !
The fact is the 320R loader is a piece of shit !!
John Deere offers the self leveling Loader on every Series EXCEPT the 3-Series !!!!!
WHY JOHN DEERE ??
This loader would be great if you could get it self leveling and if it would not leak off to the ground in 10 minutes !!
Biggest pet peeve !
Same everything since the 20 series and the fact is they sell as many of these compact tractors as the big ones !!
Maybe more even !
Greed !!
The higher ups want their yearly bonuses and do give a ….
About actually making the very best tractor in the world !!!!!
And they don’t even make the famous John Deere plow anymore !!!!
It’s always about money !
Greed is what will sink not just the USA but the whole world will fall because of greed !!
Enjoy your tractor !!
I should do a review myself ??
Love the idea of the PTO EXTENSION !!
The fact is every owner has complained about that $5 dollar right door shock since this cab came out on the 20 series !
Look what Deere did for its customers …
NOTHING AT ALL !
Tiny little things would mean so much !
Who is making decisions at that company? Snot nose rich old men who have some huge degree and like I said only care about their own pockets !
I thanked Ken with bolt on hooks !
So nice to have a shock to hold the right door open when I have to reach in the right side to lift up the piece of crap 320R loader every 5 mins !!!!
I understand many of your complaints, there are several little things that JD could do. A self leveling loader would be awesome, I had one on my 2038R and loved it. Intermittent front wiper, park feature on the rear wiper and a real rear window defroster would be enough to make me happy.
As for your loader leak down, there is a tolerance that is acceptable, I believe yours is beyond that. I would ask your dealer if you are still under warranty. If you are not under warranty, any hydraulic shop could repack your cylinders, that is the usual cause.
@@ElkCreekAcres thanks for your suggestion !
So you’re Loader stays up and does not leak down at all ??
@@curtcarter3945 yes, but it should be know that they all leak down a little. When I first got mine the curl cylinders couldn't hold a load for more than a few seconds. One cylinder was replaced and the other was rebuilt and I've been good to go since.
I need to know how big you are? That cab looks enormous with you sitting in it and maybe a fish eye lens?
I'm not a big guy, 5'4". I mentioned that in the video, that a large guy say 6'2" 250 lbs probably wouldn't be comfortable in this cab.
I watched the whole video. I swear I didn’t hear you say how big you were. My wife is 6’2” 250 lbs. I really want a green cab but I know deep down I gotta pick a different color…
@@bigsway4414he meant that he mentioned that someone 6’2” and 250lb probably wouldn’t fit well, not that he mentioned his own size 👍
What exactly was the issue with the hydro that the dealer came out to fix? Mine is jerky when I have the e-hydro settings on.
The problem with mine was only in the forward pedal. There was no way to creep with it, I would have to push the pedal and then a sudden jerk and I was moving. The fix was in the ECU, the tech went in with his laptop and found that certain things weren't set right. I cannot explain the specifics, only that the tech was able to fix it in the ECU.
@@ElkCreekAcres ok thanks for the response. Maybe I’ll check with my dealer to see if there is an adjustment that will take care of the issue I’m having.
@@brianbarclay4316 let him know that they have to talk to JD's geek squad to get the information needed to make the changes in the ECU. My tech told me he spent some time on the phone with JD to get this done.
@@ElkCreekAcres ok will do, thanks for the advice.
Thank you for this video!! I'm in the same boat as you were. I've for a 2038R and want to move up to the 3039R cab. If you've got the time I'm wondering if you could answer a couple of questions. How are those tires for snow blowing and around the lawn? I've currently got the radials and like them, but JD doesn't offer them for the 3 series. Can you please tell me about your rear hydraulics? As I'm sure you know, the tractor only comes with a single set of rear hydraulics. I've been to two dealers, and neither of them seems to be able to offer a good solution to add more. Thank you very much for your help.
First, your dealers are nuts, the 4th & 5th hydraulics are an option in the configuration of the tractor, they should both know this. At the time of my purchase parts were still hard to get, and JD was lacking hydraulics, so my dealer at no extra cost put a WR Long third function on mine since they couldn't get the third function kit that runs the lines down the FEL. So that in turn left the factory third function outlets on the rear open, they wired that to an electric over hydraulic toggle switch that works independently from the rest and the button on my joystick controls the WR Long third that they added. As far as tires go, these R4's don't do as much damage to the lawn as my 2038R did, but I had AG tires on that. But, have your dealer do some searching, there are several tire options available if they are willing to look harder.
Thank you. One more question. On the 2038R, I have two levels to run the two sets of SCV's in the rear. Are these controlled by the joystick on the 3039? I have a hydraulic top link on the 2038 When I move snow I use one lever to rotate the chute and the other to adjust the angle of the blower. I also have a snow pusher on the front. Would I need to hit a switch to transfer power from the front hydraulics to the rear? @@ElkCreekAcres
@@mickey17y yes, on the cabbed 3R's the loader joystick controls the 4th & 5th via an electric diverter that you turn on with a switch in the console. It's a bit cumbersome at first, but I quickly got used to it. I also run a rear snow blower with hydraulic rotation, so switching back and forth with the switch to go from controlling the FEL to the rear hydraulics.
Thanks again. I really appreciate your help. @@ElkCreekAcres
I need to look. Do you have a video on the Speed match load match stuff. I have the same tractor.
Yes, I put a card up in the upper right hand corner as soon as I started talking about the eHydro in this video.
Thanks. I enjoy your stuff
@@chrisbuxton2778 thanks Chris!!
Pat, have you tried adjusting the friction nut on the 3 point hitch at the rear exterior of the tractor?
No I haven’t, it’s not hard to move, it’s just being cable operated it’s hard to make very small adjustments to the height. At least that’s how it feels.
@@ElkCreekAcres i think its due in part to the rear adjustment knob tied into the cabling as well. Too much mass on a cable. Even after adjusting mine, still feels slightly sticky on initial movement.
@@slickrick6883 I’ll still check that though, I appreciate your input.
👍 awesome
Thank you! Cheers!
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Thank you, that’s a benefit of the cab most don’t mention. Everyone seems to focus on heat in the winter, but the cab makes summer work so much nicer.
what is the height of the the john deere 3039r cab
I believe it's 88".