Compare/John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

Verdict: John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

The John Deere 2038R and the John Deere 60 Standard 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 lighter machine (2,436 kg vs 4,347 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2038R is the newer design (2017 vs 1954). 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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John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$29,499 (2026)Reference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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2,854Reference

Steering

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power optional (1954 on)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

27.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

140 x 171 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (gross)

27.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

duplex carburetorReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

19.1:1Reference

7.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

975Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Oil capacity

4.5 LReference

22.7 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

104.7 NmReference

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Injection pump type

Direct InjectionReference

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Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

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Bore and stroke

86x90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

Water pumpReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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24.8 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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28.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Wet discReference

four 254mm dry discsReference

Transmission

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John DeereReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

64.1 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

20.1 lpmReference

33.7 lpmReference

Total flow

35.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

615 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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5.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

2436 to 2910 poundsReference

4347 to 6175 poundsReference

Front tire

7.00-12Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-16Reference

14-30Reference

Ag front

7.00-12Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

12.4-16Reference

15-30Reference

Lawn/turf front

200/60R15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

300/70R20Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.50-14Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Shipping

1104 kgReference

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Operating

1319 kgReference

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Max front axle

879 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1088 kgReference

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Length

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321 cmReference

Early Shipping weight

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1971 kgReference

Late Shipping weight

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2800 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

Rear axle

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79 mmReference

Early Front tread

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147 to 157 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 172 cmReference

Rear tread

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157 to 203 cmReference

Steering wheel

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196 cmReference

John Deere 2038R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

85Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

85 ampReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 270B Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 270B BackhoeReference

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General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV88C-NJTReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Cruise control

StandardReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldable\\nASABE S478Reference

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Platform

Semi-flatReference

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Capacities

Capacity

95.8 cu in.Reference

5.7 LReference

Front Axle capacity

880 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,799.9 kgReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.5 LReference

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Fuel

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106.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Diameter

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32 cmReference

Width

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18 cmReference

RPM

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975Reference

Speed

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996.70 meters/minReference

Power

Max Power

36.7 hp (2,500 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

30.4 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

543 rpmReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

1,998 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet discReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

35.2 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Dual gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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Remote Valves

threeReference

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Steering & Implements flow

15 L/min (20.2 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

3-Point | Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.5 mReference

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Overall weight

1,320 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

TrueReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

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row-cropReference

60S

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standard-treadReference

60O

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orchardReference

60 Hi-Crop

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high-clearanceReference

60 Standard Serial Number Location

60 Standard Serial Numbers

1953

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6025006Reference

1954

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6024786Reference

1955

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6039669Reference

1956

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6054500Reference

Final

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6063852Reference

John Deere 60 Standard Height

Hood

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153 cmReference

Exhaust

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209 cmReference

Speeds

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.