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Read articles →The distinctive angle here is the title question answered honestly in the field: Tim concludes the 2038R was actually too large for this tight residential landscaping job, citing its wider turning radius and heavier ground pressure compared to his smaller tractor. The video shows real work, hauling roughly 22 tons of river rock and spreading mulch over six-plus hours, but it's casual and conversational rather than a spec-focused review. Best for owners weighing whether a 2038R is practical in confined residential spaces.
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Tim concludes it was a little too big for this job, noting its larger turning radius was a disadvantage and nothing done would have taxed his smaller tractor Johnny.
Tim notes the ground was definitely soft under the tractor, though he was unsure how the heavier 2038R compared to his smaller tractor's ground pressure.
Yes, having the tractor saved a lot of time versus wheelbarrowing; the job still took six to seven hours for about twenty-two tons of rock and mulch.
