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Read articles →A real-work mowing session through heavy grass and smartweed using a John Deere 4052R with a small flexwing brush mower. The video captures honest, in-the-moment impressions, noting where the tractor struggled, comparing it directly to the smaller 2038R and a larger 66-inch deck, and making a case for hydrostatic transmission in tough conditions. Best for compact tractor owners weighing whether their machine can handle overgrown, matted vegetation.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, sharing firsthand impressions from their own property rather than a dealership or manufacturer perspective.
Yes, the video states the 4052R is a pretty good fit for handling that heavy, matted grass and smartweed.
The presenter doubts the 2038R could have gotten through this growth at all, while the 4052R handled it well.
Yes, the video says hydrostat is the way to go, calling it forgiving and more pleasurable since you can hold the right speed.
