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Read articles →A step-by-step installation walkthrough for a six-port single-lever hydraulic quick-connect kit designed specifically for the John Deere 2032R and 2038R. Tim works through parts identification, bracket mounting, hose swapping, coupler reuse, and routing decisions, including lessons learned from missteps. Best suited for 2032R/2038R owners who already have the John Deere third-function kit and want a real-world guide before tackling the install themselves. Note: Tim sells this kit through his own affiliate link.
An owner-operator channel with a clear commercial stake in this specific product, having spent years developing it and selling it through a linked storefront, so expect a promotional tone alongside the genuine how-to content.
Yes, Tim takes the loader off to get it out of the way before working on the rest of the kit.
No, the kit reuses four of the existing couplers so you do not have to buy extras, and only two new couplers are included.
The blue coupler has a restrictor built into it and you need to keep that piece, a small brass part, when installing the new kit.
Tim says this routing is about the best he could do since other approaches caused hoses to bind when connected, disconnected, or be too short.
| John Deere 2032R | John Deere 2038R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 24.2 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin) | 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,433 lb | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.3 gpm | 5.3 gpm |
