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Read articles →A compilation of every mechanical issue the owner has experienced across roughly 700 hard-use hours on his John Deere 2038R, loose loader and axle bolts, bent steering shaft, failed mower deck actuator, broken PTO gearbox bolt, neutral safety switch failure, and more. Each problem is shown on camera, not just described. Useful for prospective 2038R buyers wanting a candid, experience-based counterpoint to typical positive reviews.
An owner-operator channel that documents daily equipment use and paid work, so expect hands-on, first-person impressions rather than a dealer or manufacturer perspective.
Loose and broken bolts on the loader mast and front axle, a bent steering shaft, a mower deck actuator failure twice, a broken PTO gearbox bolt, a bad neutral safety switch, and a broken 4WD pedal piece.
The owner's manual lists checking front axle, loader mount, and wheel bolts at 10 hours, then again at 200 hours, but the owner suggests marking bolts with paint to catch loosening sooner.
An intake manifold pressure sensor fault appeared from starting at idle instead of half throttle, and separately a bad neutral safety switch connector caused stalling issues.
