Compare/John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 45A

John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 45A

Verdict: John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 45A

The John Deere 3038R and the John Deere 45A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 45A leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. John Deere 3038R is the newer design (2014 vs 2010). In short: choose the John Deere 45A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3038R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

37 hp

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

27.0 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Torque

116.1 NmReference

94.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

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ROPS Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Engine

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28.3 kWReference

Power

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28.3 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1148 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

998 kgReference

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Front Hitch

0/IReference

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Front lift (at ends)

1102 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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Pressure

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150.0 barReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

51.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

45.0 LReference

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Max capacity

3180 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

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Weight

630 kgReference

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Front tire

7.00-14Reference

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Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Optional tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

25x10.50LL-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41LLx18-16.1Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16.00-20Reference

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Length

323 cmReference

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Width

132 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

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Height (cab)

227 cmReference

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ROPS

1399 kgReference

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Cab

1700 kgReference

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John Deere 3038R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

John Deere 375A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 385A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

231 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

261 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

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Loading height

198 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

170°Reference

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Bucket force

1701 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

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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.