An owner's 500-hour check-in on a 2017 John Deere 4052R covering three distinct things: a switch to Galaxy Hippo front tires on HD 4M rims with 2.5-inch wheel spacers to match rear track width, a DIY engine block heater installation with specific tooling (1-3/8 socket, reducer, half-inch extension) and a candid warning about crossthreading brass fittings, plus brief overall reliability impressions. Best for 4052R owners eyeing either upgrade.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions and DIY lessons from their own experience with the tractor.
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
