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Read articles →An owner with real hours on a 4044M shares why he chose John Deere over Kubota for tractor work, focusing almost entirely on road scraping and grading with a Dirt Dog land planer attachment. He briefly covers the transmission controls from the seat and mentions 350 hours of use. Buyers wanting a scraping-specific perspective will find it useful; those seeking loader work, specs, or pricing should look elsewhere.
Posted by the Michael Green's life Jeeps, Equipment and family! channel, presenting as a hands-on owner sharing personal experience rather than a dealer or reviewer.
He runs a lot of Kubota equipment like excavators and skid steers, but finds John Deere tractors easier to operate, especially the speed control with two pedals and A, B, C transmission settings.
The owner states the machine has 350 hours and says it still runs like a new machine despite visible wear and tear from frequent use.
A Dirt Dog land planer, which smooths roads and has scarifier teeth that can be dropped down to rip the road if needed, though rarely used.
Yes, the owner says it has enough weight, causes little damage to the road, is fast to operate, and is easy enough that someone can learn to scrape in about ten minutes.
