Compare/John Deere 3038E vs John Deere 60 Standard

John Deere 3038E vs John Deere 60 Standard

Verdict: John Deere 3038E vs John Deere 60 Standard

The John Deere 3038E 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 3038E is the lighter machine (986 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 3038E is the newer design (2008 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.Reference

With 14-30 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$20,669 (2016 )Reference

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Total built

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2,854Reference

Steering

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power optional (1954 on)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Engine

27.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

140 x 171 mmReference

Power

27.1 kWReference

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Power (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry typeReference

oil bathReference

Compression

19:1Reference

7.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

975Reference

Torque

120.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1680Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

28.4 LReference

Oil capacity

20.8 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

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

TurbochargedReference

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Bore and stroke

86 x 90 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

Fuel system

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duplex carburetorReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

Wet diskReference

four 254mm dry discsReference

Gear Shift Location

Left-hand sideReference

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Transmission

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John DeereReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

20.8 LReference

5.7 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

20.8 LReference

5.7 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

64.1 barReference

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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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

1Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

615 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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1Reference

Capacities

Fuel

24.2 LReference

106.0 LReference

Front Axle capacity

880 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,199.8 kgReference

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Fuel tank

28.5 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

4.5 LReference

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Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Diameter

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32 cmReference

RPM

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975Reference

Speed

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996.70 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

152 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

986 kgReference

4347 to 6175 poundsReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

14-30Reference

Ag front

7.00-14Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

15-30Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x8.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14.0-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15.00-19.5Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

147 cmReference

18 cmReference

Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

209 cmReference

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Operating weight

986 kgReference

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Max weight

2000 kgReference

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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 3038E attachments

3038E Serial Number Location

3038E Serial Numbers

2009

3038E140001 (no loader)Reference

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2010

3038E240001 (no loader)Reference

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2011

3038ExBHxxxxxxReference

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2012

3038ExCHxxxxxxReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery Group

22NFReference

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Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

55 ampReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 3TNV86CT-NJT2Reference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Cruise control

OptionalReference

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Differential lock

YesReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldableReference

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Platform

StraddleReference

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Power

Max Power

36.7 hp (2,500 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

30 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet diskReference

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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

twoReference

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Steering & Implements flow

15.0 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

Ground Clearance

Minimum: 299 mmReference

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Turning radius

2.9 mReference

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Overall weight

1,210.2 kgReference

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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.