Compare/John Deere 1247 vs John Deere 2038R

John Deere 1247 vs John Deere 2038R

Verdict: John Deere 1247 vs John Deere 2038R

The John Deere 1247 and the John Deere 2038R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere 2038R is the newer design (2017 vs 2003). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Original price

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$29,499 (2026)Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

27.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.7 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

86 x 90 mmReference

Power

27.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2500Reference

Torque

103.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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32.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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27.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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27.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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19.1:1Reference

Starter power

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1.4 kWReference

Oil capacity

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4.5 LReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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ThreeReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Cylinder liners

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Cast-in-blockReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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104.7 NmReference

Injection pump type

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Direct InjectionReference

Aspiration

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TurbochargedReference

Bore and stroke

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86x90 mmReference

Compression ratio

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19.1:1Reference

Cooling system

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Water pumpReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

228mm mechanical dry discReference

Wet discReference

Transmission Type

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E-HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

150.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1349 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

980 kgReference

615 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2620Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.7 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 3Reference

Total flow

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35.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

85Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery CCA

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500Reference

Battery size

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500 CCAReference

Alternator size

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85 ampReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Weight

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2436 to 2910 poundsReference

Front tire

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7.00-12Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-16Reference

Ag front

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7.00-12Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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200/60R15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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300/70R20Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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14-17.5Reference

Shipping

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1104 kgReference

Operating

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1319 kgReference

Max front axle

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879 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1088 kgReference

John Deere 2038R attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 270B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 270B BackhoeReference

General

Make & Model

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Yanmar® @ 3TNV88C-NJTReference

Lubrication

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PressurizedReference

Cruise control

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StandardReference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Type\\nFoldable\\nASABE S478Reference

Platform

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Semi-flatReference

Capacities

Capacity

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95.8 cu in.Reference

Front Axle capacity

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880 kgReference

Rear Axle capacity

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1,799.9 kgReference

Crankcase oil volume

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4.5 LReference

Power

Max Power

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36.7 hp (2,500 rpm)Reference

PTO

PTO Power

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30.4 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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IndependentReference

Rear PTO RPM

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543 rpmReference

Mid PTO

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AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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1,998 rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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35.2 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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Dual gearReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,495 psiReference

Remote Valves

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threeReference

Steering & Implements flow

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15 L/min (20.2 L/min)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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3-Point | Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

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2.5 mReference

Overall weight

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1,320 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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TrueReference

Seat Suspension

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AvailableReference

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.