Compare/John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60

John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60

Verdict: John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60

The John Deere 3038R and the John Deere 60 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere 3038R is the lighter machine (3,086 kg vs 5,300 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 1952). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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57,166Reference

Steering

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power optional (1954 on)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

27.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

140 x 171 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

27.0 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

975Reference

Torque

116.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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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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3 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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30.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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duplex carburetorReference

Compression

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7.3:1Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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31.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.559 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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30.7 kWReference

Max power

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28.1 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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2-cylinder | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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975 | 975 | 975Reference

Bore and stroke

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5.50x6.75 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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6:1 | 4.7:1 | 7.3:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John DeereReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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6 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

33.7 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

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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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64.1 barReference

Valves

—

1Reference

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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Fuel

—

106.0 LReference

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

172 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

5300 to 5800 poundsReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11-38Reference

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

353 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

220 cmReference

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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Ag front

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9.00-10Reference

Ag rear

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11-42Reference

Height (hood)

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166 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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213 cmReference

Rear axle

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79 mmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

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2404 kgReference

Operating

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2630 kgReference

Ballasted

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3356 kgReference

John Deere 3038R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

—

2Reference

Battery options

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2 | 2Reference

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

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

John Deere 60 attachments

60 Serial Number Location

60 Serial Numbers

1952

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6000001Reference

1953

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6007694Reference

1954

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6027995Reference

1955

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6042500Reference

1956

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6057650Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2427 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Rear Axle Type

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7.9 cmReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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Powr-TrolReference

Maximum operating pressure

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930 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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166.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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353.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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220 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11-38, 12-38, 9-42, 11-42 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.00-10Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, power optional (1,954 on)Reference

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.