Pick a make and model. Full spec sheet, owner videos, and similar tractors on one page.
Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →An owner-shot walkthrough focused specifically on the 72-inch hydraulic mower deck added to a John Deere 3039R, not the tractor itself. It shows how the deck raises and lowers, explains the cutting-height adjustment pin system (the owner settles on 4 inches), and includes brief mowing footage. Coverage is casual and surface-level; useful mainly for prospective 3039R buyers curious how this deck attachment operates day-to-day.
An owner-operator sharing informal, first-hand impressions from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
You pull out a pin on the adjustment unit and move it to a different hole; the owner settled on the fourth hole from the bottom, giving a 4 inch cut height.
It is a hydraulic unit controlled by pushing a lever to bring the deck up, and you must hold it while the PTO engages when backing up with the reverse pedal.
No, the hydraulic unit stays in place and a bracket is added in front for the snow blower, which is common for machines used in snowy regions.
