Amazing tractor

I have 260 hours on mine which is 16 months old. Mostly mowing with the 72" seven iron auto connect deck. Very fuel efficient and quiet. I have the loader also. Very powerful and easy to use. Just let the air down in your rear tires. Mine came with 35 lbs. They work and ride much better at 10 lbs.

Pros

• so easy to use
• quiet
• fuel efficient

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Outstanding Machine.

I have driven lots of equipment and I can’t remember a tractor being as impressive as this machine is. Deere is far and away better then it’s competitors!

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Great all around compact utility tractor

Use tractor for landscaping, moving materials, snow blowing, and cutting grass. Tractor has enough power for 2 plus acres, and small enough to fit in tight spaces. Other nice feature is ease of changing implements.

Pros

• lots of power
• changing implements
• maintenance

Cons

Great combination of power and size

Owned a 2320 before, and was always wanting more power, and weight. I was planning to upgrade to the 3R series, but then the 2038R came out with more weight and power. This fit my needs perfectly, with is higher power and compact size. Excellent power, and a great mower with the 72D with CommandCut.

Pros

• power
• well designed

Cons

• seat is not that great
• for hp it should have more loader lift

Chihuahua thinks it is a Pit Bull

41 hours on the tractor as of this writing. I got the 60 in deck mower, box blade and 220R front loader. I have used the box blade to assist in leveling my new construction home yard, The blade works well and does everything asked of it. The loader is extremely versatile and I have been using it to grade the dirt around my new driveway, pad, and sidewalks as well as landscaping. Super easy to use and I learned how to use it for a variety of chores in just a few short hours. The deck mower boldly goes where my John Deere x300 riding mower chokes out. Our property has a lot of ivy after Hurricane Harvey and the deck mower slices through it like butter. I don't know how I lasted 64 years without this little workhorse.

Pros

• ease of use
• comfort
• value
• versatility
• fuel economy

Cons

• attach/remove tricky at times

2038 R Is a MIGHTY MITE !

Great tractor and a major upgrade from my old 1023e ! Everything you could ever ask for in a compact, plenty of power, and attachments are a breeze, I added rear wheeel spacers for added stability for steep and uneven terrain challenges (recommended) if needed. I went with the 72`` mower deck and I`m super impressed with the quality of the deck and the performance. I also strapped the largest tiller I could to the back and the tractor and it pulverized the soil effortlessly. There is only a fixed position snowplow blade however and I found that as kind of a bummer apposed to the 52`` fully hydro blade available on smaller tractors. Guess i`ll be saving up for the snowblower attachment (expensive). These tractors are premium quality and tough as can be!! Highly recommended and very happy, the whole family loves it !

Pros

• power
• user friendly
• fuel efficient

Cons

• no hydro snowblade
• key is in a bad spot (breaks)

Very capable machine!

I have owned and operated heavy equipment and tractors for years. This has got to be the best of its class John Deere has ever produced. I looked at all brands before deciding on this machine and have been extremely happy. I have the loader and 72" mid-mower for attachments. I ordered the tractor with LED lighting, rear aux hydraulics, wheel weights and R4 tires. The command cut and auto-connect deck are exceptional in their ease of use and performance. The capability of the loader is very impressive for its size. I replaced an aging 955 John Deere with this machine and have never looked back. This tractor has done all I have asked of it and never given me a bit of trouble. Highly Recommend this machine

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2038R biggest and best so far

I started with a JD gx345 then to the x728 then to the 2025R(first design) and now the 2038R...what a powerful tractor..I've owned this tractor for new since June 2017... I've equipped it with LED lighting package, rear hydraulic flow kit system, industrial tires, FEL , 60" Autoconnect deck, 54" rear snowblower, 54" fel snowplow from HLA, pellet forks from HLA and just recently purchased a rear pto driven grass collection system from Superior Tech( a authorized JD supplier)...JD currently doesn't offer a power flow collection system for this tractor yet....but what a nice stainless steel collection system ....I use this tractor year round and any task I have this tractor handles with no problem... :-)

Pros

• powerful engine
• efficient with fuel consumption
• excellent instrument cluster
• e throttle

Cons

• excessive right rear fender shakes at idle

Great Compact Tractor

I recently upgraded from a 1025r to the new 2038r....wow, its a difference! The power of the 2038r is great; all with a quieter turbocharged 38 hp engine. The dual range tranny and 4WD make it a formidable operator. I equipped with the 60 inch underbelly mower deck and Command Cut; the independent hydraulics allow me to cut grass with the three point rear hitch in the “up” position; nice on hilly terrain. The heavier front end loader is strong with a lift capacity of over a half ton. Ride is smooth for a compact machine and the larger frame and seat height add to visibility and stability. Large seat is very comfortable. Dual turn brakes add to the maneuverability in tighter spots. The operator station is nicely organized and efficient. Looking forward to using it with some implements such as my spreader, box blade and bush hog....compatible with many 3 series implements. Again, a lot of tractor in a smaller package! Very happy so far.

Pros

• power
• features
• capability
• comfort

Cons

• price as equipped

Really like this tractor

This is one of many new John Deere tractors i have owned over the last 35 years. I up graded from my 2025r to this and I'm really pleased. The 2038r is balanced good, power good and size wise really fits the bill. The fel is great, only thing i am not wil about is the command cut for the mmm. I use a 6 foot rear blower and also a 5 foot ditch flail mower, handles it all well. I would commend this tractor to anyone who wants a tough c.u.t.

Pros

• great power

Cons

• command cut