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Read articles →A long, unscripted real-world grading and landscaping day that puts four machines to work side by side, a 1025R, 4044R, 4066M, and Ventrac, burying downspouts, digging trenches, tilling dry clay, and spreading 60 tons of topsoil. You see honest comparisons between the compact and mid-size Deeres, loader self-leveling differences, and candid admissions when a machine struggles. Best for owners curious how these tractors actually perform on messy, demanding property work.
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Yes, the tiller is described as the best tool for chopping up big dry clods, even when they are hard, compared to other methods tried.
The tiller would not penetrate the hard bank, and the angle made it hard to get the tiller low enough, so the operator felt it might not be the right machine for the job.
He had a 4066 and wanted a cab, so he traded for the 4044R, but found the cab hard to see out of and get in and out of, so he traded back for the 4066.
The tractor used has a self-leveling loader that curls back a little further than the 120R self-leveling loader shown in a previous video.
| John Deere 1025R | John Deere 4044R | John Deere 4066M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18 hp | 33.6 hp | 58 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | Not Published | 400E: 3,853 lbf at pivot point; 2,902 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot point; 440R: 4,027 lbf at pivot point; 3,037 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot pin | 400E: 3,853 lbf at pivot; 2,902 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,177 lb | 3,130 lb | 3,130 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 3.5 gpm | 10.2 gpm | 10.2 gpm |
