Compare/John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 3038R

John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 3038R

Verdict: John Deere 1046 vs John Deere 3038R

The John Deere 1046 and the John Deere 3038R 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 3,086 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3038R is the newer design (2014 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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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

86 x 90 mmReference

Power

27.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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27.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.0 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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27.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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27.7 kWReference

Torque

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116.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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4.3 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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5.3 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

191mm hydraulic discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

1148 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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25.7 LReference

Capacity

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25.7 LReference

Pump flow

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32.6 lpmReference

Total flow

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52.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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998 kgReference

Front Hitch

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0/IReference

Front lift (at ends)

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1102 kgReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

172 cmReference

Weight

1119 kgReference

630 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-12Reference

7.00-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4R20Reference

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.00-12. Rear: 12.4R20Reference

Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Length

292 cmReference

323 cmReference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 360/70R24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x10.50LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41LLx18-16.1Reference

Industrial front

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27x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

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43x16.00-20Reference

Width

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132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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236 cmReference

Height (cab)

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227 cmReference

ROPS

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1399 kgReference

Cab

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1700 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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45.0 LReference

Max capacity

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3180 kgReference

John Deere 3038R attachments

John Deere 375A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 385A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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231 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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261 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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355 cmReference

Loading height

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198 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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170°Reference

Bucket force

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1701 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1110 kgReference

John Deere 385A Backhoe

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.