Compare/John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 2036R

John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 2036R

Verdict: John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 2036R

The John Deere 1046 and the John Deere 2036R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere 1046 is the lighter machine (1,119 kg vs 2,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2036R is the newer design (2016 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

John DeereReference

Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

hydraulic rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

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Engine

27.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 85 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Power

27.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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26.8 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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26.8 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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27.3 kWReference

Torque

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120.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Oil capacity

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4.3 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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5.2 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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5.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

191mm hydraulic discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

946 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2615Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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23.5 LReference

Capacity

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23.5 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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35.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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615 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

172 cmReference

Weight

1119 kgReference

2425 to 2921 poundsReference

Front tire

7.00-12Reference

Rear tire

12.4R20Reference

12.4-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-12. Rear: 12.4R20Reference

Front: 7.00-12. Rear: 12.4-16Reference

Length

292 cmReference

287 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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200/60R15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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300/70R20Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.5-14Reference

Industrial rear

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14-17.5Reference

Width

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128 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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237 cmReference

Height (cab)

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214 cmReference

ROPS

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1099 kgReference

Cab

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1324 kgReference

Max front axle

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800 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1799 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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75Reference

Battery CCA

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500Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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32.2 LReference

Max capacity

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1492 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.