Compare/John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

Verdict: John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 60 Standard

The John Deere 3038R 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 3038R is the lighter machine (3,086 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 3038R is the newer design (2014 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

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-cooledReference

With 14-30 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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2,854Reference

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

22.7 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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3Reference

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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28.4 LReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John DeereReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

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

four 254mm dry discsReference

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

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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

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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

205 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

4347 to 6175 poundsReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

14-30Reference

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

321 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

18 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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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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15-30Reference

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 3038R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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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

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.