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John Deere 3038E vs John Deere 3045B

Verdict: John Deere 3038E vs John Deere 3045B

The John Deere 3038E and the John Deere 3045B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 3045B leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. John Deere 3038E is the lighter machine (986 kg vs 1,999 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3045B holds more fuel (65.9 L vs 28.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 3045B is the newer design (2018 vs 2008). In short: choose the John Deere 3045B for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3038E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 3038E Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 3045B Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
37 hp
38 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.Reference
With 11.2-28 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$20,669 (2016 )Reference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
27.7 kWReference
Engine
27.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
95 x 105 mmReference
Power
27.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
27.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry typeReference
Compression
19:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2300Reference
Torque
120.0 NmReference
164.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1680Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.4 kWReference
Coolant capacity
4.2 LReference
9.3 LReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
29.0 LReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
ThreeReference
Rated engine speed
2,500 rpmReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Cylinder liners
Cast-in-blockReference
Engine torque at rated speed
104.7 NmReference
Injection pump type
High pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Aspiration
TurbochargedReference
Bore and stroke
86 x 90 mmReference
Compression ratio
19.1:1Reference
Cooling system
Water PumpReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Idle RPM
750-2484Reference
Starter
electricReference
Oil change
1000 hReference
Coolant change
2000 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
Clutch
Wet diskReference
dry discReference
Gear Shift Location
Left-hand sideReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
28.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
20.8 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Capacity
20.8 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
160.0 barReference
Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
20.4 lpmReference
Total flow
35.2 lpmReference
26.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.1 lpmReference
6.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
1Reference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
615 kgReference
928 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/720 (35mm 6-spline)Reference
Rear valves
1 or 2Reference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1080 kgReference
Engine RPM
720@2020Reference
Capacities
Fuel
24.2 LReference
Front Axle capacity
880 kgReference
Rear Axle capacity
1,199.8 kgReference
Fuel tank
28.5 LReference
65.9 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
4.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
152 cmReference
196 cmReference
Weight
986 kgReference
1999 kgReference
Front tire
7.00-14Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
11.2-28Reference
Ag front
7.00-14Reference
Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x8.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.0-20Reference
Industrial front
25x8.5-14Reference
Industrial rear
15.00-19.5Reference
Length
281 cmReference
357 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
177 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
209 cmReference
242 cmReference
Operating weight
986 kgReference
Max weight
2000 kgReference
3499 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11.2-28Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 11-28Reference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
Front tread
130 cmReference
Rear tread
130 cmReference
John Deere 3038E attachments
3038E Serial Number Location
3038E Serial Numbers
2009
3038E140001 (no loader)Reference
2010
3038E240001 (no loader)Reference
2011
3038ExBHxxxxxxReference
2012
3038ExCHxxxxxxReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
22NFReference
Battery size
500 CCAReference
Alternator size
55 ampReference
Charging volts
14Reference
Battery AH
90Reference
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
Yanmar @ 3TNV86CT-NJT2Reference
Lubrication
PressurizedReference
Cruise control
OptionalReference
Differential lock
YesReference
mechanical rearReference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
Rollover protective structure
Type\\nFoldableReference
Platform
StraddleReference
Power
Max Power
36.7 hp (2,500 rpm)Reference
PTO
PTO Power
30 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
IndependentReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet diskReference
Steering type
Power steeringReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
35.2 l/minReference
Hydraulics Type
Dual gearReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,495 psiReference
Remote Valves
twoReference
Steering & Implements flow
15.0 L/min (20.2 L/min)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
3-Point | Category 1Reference
Dimensions & weight
Ground Clearance
Minimum: 299 mmReference
Turning radius
2.9 mReference
Overall weight
1,210.2 kgReference
3045B Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.

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