Compare/John Deere 3036E vs John Deere 3038R

John Deere 3036E vs John Deere 3038R

Verdict: John Deere 3036E vs John Deere 3038R

The John Deere 3036E 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 3036E is the lighter machine (1,050 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 2009). 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

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

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.3 kWReference

27.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

25.0 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

86 x 90 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

25.0 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

27.3 kWReference

27.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Idle RPM

950-2600Reference

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Torque

120.0 NmReference

116.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1800Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

40.1 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.31x3.54 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Air cleaner

—

dryReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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5.3 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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7.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

21.0 LReference

4.3 LReference

Oil type

[-17oC]Reference

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-40

: Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard 100Reference

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0oF [-17oC]↑

: Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

infinite (2-range) F and RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

Capacities

Fuel

23.8 LReference

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Max capacity

1999 kgReference

3180 kgReference

Fuel tank

23.8 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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45.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

25.7 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

25.7 LReference

Pressure

172.0 barReference

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Pump flow

20.1 lpmReference

32.6 lpmReference

Total flow

35.2 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.1 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

615 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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22.4 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1148 kgReference

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

—

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

Weight

1050 kgReference

630 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

7.00-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

7-14Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x8.5-15Reference

25x10.50LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

41LLx18-16.1Reference

Industrial front

25x5.5-14Reference

27x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

43x16.00-20Reference

Length

281 cmReference

323 cmReference

Width

143 cmReference

132 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

232 cmReference

236 cmReference

Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

400 kgReference

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Max front axle

800 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1200 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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

Height (cab)

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227 cmReference

ROPS

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1399 kgReference

Cab

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1700 kgReference

John Deere 3036E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Power

Max Power

36.6 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4 gpm (5.3 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

615.1 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

232.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

281.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

143.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,050.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

11.2-24Reference

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Front Wheel Type

45,487Reference

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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.