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An owner-operator sharing firsthand impressions from their own property, with no apparent dealership or commercial affiliation.
No. The H180 front loader on this 2016 4052R is an older version that does not do self-leveling, unlike some other John Deere loaders.
The engine pulls about 50.8 horsepower, but the PTO runs at about 40 horsepower, so implements should be rated 40 horsepower or less.
It handles digging, loading, grading, and grappling without switching implements, but it does not do any single task as well as a dedicated bucket, box blade, or grapple.
The owner says the cab is not needed at 100 to 200 hours a year, but the AC, heat, and radio are nice for rainy or hot days if budget allows.
