The John Deere 4052R has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) at 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. It also lists hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 42.2 hp.
Best rear lift figure2,502 lb (1,135 kg)
Lift at 24 in / 610 mm2,502 lb (1,135 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO horsepower42.2 hp
John Deere 4052R 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 in / 610 mm
2,502 lb (1,135 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
3-point hitch type
3-point hitch
Rear PTO horsepower
42.2 hp
Operating weight
3,770 lb (1,710 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,502 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Lift at 24 in comparison
This model
2,502 lb
Average
7,292 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
42 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 4052R Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the John Deere 4052R should be judged from the 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) lift at 24 in / 610 mm figure. That gives a better real-world read than horsepower alone
24 in / 610 mm lift note
A 24 in / 610 mm rating matters because weight gets harder to lift as it moves farther behind the tractor
Hitch category note
The John Deere 4052R uses Category 1 hitch sizing in the captured data. Category mismatch is how people end up with implements that do not fit cleanly
PTO and weight context
The extra context for the John Deere 4052R is simple: rear PTO horsepower is 42.2 hp and operating weight is 3,770 lb (1,710 kg). That helps separate what it can lift from what it can actually run well
Rear implement matching
The John Deere 4052R hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box are in the right size range
John Deere 4052R 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How strong is the John Deere 4052R 3-point hitch?
The John Deere 4052R hitch data points to 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm. In practical terms, this puts it in utility rear-lift tractor territory.
Why does the 24 in / 610 mm rear lift spec matter?
The 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the John Deere 4052R?
The John Deere 4052R is listed with Category 1 and 3-point hitch. Match implements to that category first, then check the 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) lift figure.
How should I match rear implements to the John Deere 4052R?
Start with 2,502 lb (1,135 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm, then compare the actual implement weight and overhang. Typical checks include rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box.
What other specs matter besides John Deere 4052R hitch lift?
Rear PTO horsepower (42.2 hp) and operating weight (3,770 lb (1,710 kg)) matter because a tractor can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably run or carry in rough conditions.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
