Overview
A hands-on field demo of the Buhler MP3 48 brush mulcher on a John Deere 2038R, notable for running the attachment hard beyond its rated 2-inch spec and reporting real results on material up to six inches. Tim covers PTO RPM, operating technique (backward first pass, skid height), weight concerns, slip clutch behavior, and compares it candidly to cheaper alternatives. Best for compact tractor owners seriously researching brush mulchers.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors and family projects, with the reviewed attachment provided by the manufacturer, expect genuine enthusiasm alongside a likely favorable lean toward the supplied equipment.
John Deere 2038R
- PTO horsepower
- 30.4 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 1,949 lbf (pivot)
- 3-point lift capacity
- 1,356 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 5.2 gpm
