JD Cab 4052 R

[T Connolly]

Thinking of buying a John Deere 4052 R with a cab. I’ve always had open station tractors but I’m getting tired of fighting the cold when moving snow in the winter and fighting the heat of summer when mowing. Anyone have any insight? Pros and cons?
Storage is no problem as I have three 10 foot doors in my barn.

 

[bigtiller]

I had the same thoughts before I bought my 3039R.
I say, just buy it and buy it now.
Two years from now you will have forgotten what the price was.
The only con I can think of, is it isn't a 4066R

 

[T Connolly]

I had the same thoughts before I bought my 3039R.
I say, just buy it and buy it now.
Two years from now you will have forgotten what the price was.
The only con I can think of, is it isn't a 4066R

There’s both a 4052 R and a 4066 R
I’m going from a 42 hp which does pretty much everything I want it to.
The 4066 seemed like more than I would ever need. They’re identical other than the extra hp with the 66. I appreciate your reply!

 

[Brown Dog]

Do you have any steep banks you mow ?
If so a cab is really top heavy & can get you in trouble
This is my problem plus a cab won’t fit under my commercial poultry house equipment inside 500’ long.
Everyone’s application is different.
You can always cut all of your low hanging tree limbs to accommodate a cab tractor.

Another issue is a cab adds more weight & AC robs HP & really noticeable on Hills.

So as the other poster mentioned : I’d definitely step UP to the 4066M (R isn’t necessary : but slightly used low hour) even IF you think you don’t need it.
Trust me I’ve made numerous tractor upgrades in 30yrs from 48 66 85 93 101 & 115HP LOL

Fluid Filled tires which all 4 are mandatory for my applications: adds so much traction, stability on steep banks & rides way better on rough ground But Robs power big time pulling hills & mowing thick grass.

It’s just like building a shop : ALWAYS go Bigger than you need or can afford because you’ll really appreciate it down the road & saving $$ in the long run.