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Overview
This video stands out by running a structured lift-capacity test on a John Deere 3046R with 320R loader at multiple heights, not just max-height specs, then swapping in larger-bore Hydros Plus cylinders and repeating the test to measure the real gain (roughly 40-50%). It records baseline hydraulic pressure and flow, explains why curl and boom cylinders must be upgraded together for safety, and reports final numbers. Best for 3046R owners seriously considering an aftermarket cylinder upgrade.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors, with the hosts testing and installing upgrades on their own equipment rather than representing a dealership.
Spec overview
John Deere 3046R
- PTO horsepower
- 36.6 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
- 3-point lift capacity
- 2,530 lb at hitch ball
- Hydraulic flow
- 8.6 gpm