John Deere · Rear Blades
Rear Blades That Fit the John Deere 2038R
3 of 8 rear blades fit by the makers’ ratings, 0 fit with one thing to check, and 4 don’t. Each is checked against the 2038R’s 30.4 PTO hp, a Category 1 hitch and 1,356 lb lift at 24 in.
Answer
What Size Rear Blade Fits a 2038R
By the published numbers, the 2038R handles rear blades from 72 in wide. The widest one that fits is the Bush Hog 35 Series 6 ft Rear Blade at 72 in. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4).
Bush Hog 35 Series 6 ft Rear Blade
- Horsepower Bush Hog rates it for up to 35 PTO HP. The 2038R has 30.4 PTO HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 310 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Bush Hog dealers
Specs at Bush Hog →Land Pride RB1572 72 in Rear Blade
- Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 17–40 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 269 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers
Specs at Land Pride →Woods RBS72P 72 in Rear Blade
- Horsepower Woods rates it for 20–45 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 288 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Woods dealers
Specs at Woods →Titan 6 ft Rear Grading Blade
- Horsepower Titan Attachments does not publish a horsepower range for this model.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 326 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
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Not a fit
Rear Blades the 2038R Can’t Run
These are outside the 2038R’s published specs. The reason is listed on each one.
Land Pride RB0560 60 in Rear Blade
- Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 17–25 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 143 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers
Specs at Land Pride →Woods RBS60 60 in Rear Blade
- Horsepower Woods rates it for up to 30 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 142 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Woods dealers
Specs at Woods →Bush Hog CBR Series 6 ft Compact Rear Blade
- Horsepower Bush Hog rates it for up to 24 PTO HP. The 2038R has 30.4 PTO HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 164 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Bush Hog dealers
Specs at Bush Hog →Woods RBS72 72 in Rear Blade
- Horsepower Woods rates it for up to 30 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 156 lb. The 2038R lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
Dealer price sold through Woods dealers
Specs at Woods →The numbers used
2038R Specs Used to Check Rear Blades
| Engine HP | 36.7 hp [1] |
|---|---|
| PTO HP | 30.4 hp [1] |
| 3-point hitch | Category 1 [1] |
| Lift at the lift points | Not published |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | 1,356 lb [1] |
| Rear PTO | Not published |
| Rear remotes, standard | Not published |
How the check works
Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.
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Questions
2038R and Rear Blades: Common Questions
What size rear blade fits a John Deere 2038R?
By the published numbers, the 2038R handles rear blades from 72 in wide. The widest one that fits is the Bush Hog 35 Series 6 ft Rear Blade at 72 in. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4).
Can a John Deere 2038R run a 6 ft rear blade?
Yes for Bush Hog 35 Series 6 ft Rear Blade, Land Pride RB1572 72 in Rear Blade, Woods RBS72P 72 in Rear Blade. Bush Hog CBR Series 6 ft Compact Rear Blade: Bush Hog rates it for up to 24 PTO HP. The 2038R has 30.4 PTO HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for. Woods RBS72 72 in Rear Blade: Woods rates it for up to 30 tractor HP. The 2038R has 36.7 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
Is the John Deere 2038R heavy enough to lift a rear blade?
John Deere rates the 2038R at 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The rear blades on this site weigh 142 to 326 lb.
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