Compare/John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 920

John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 920

Verdict: John Deere 3038R vs John Deere 920

The John Deere 3038R and the John Deere 920 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere 920 is the lighter machine (1,973 kg vs 3,086 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 1967). 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 9.5/9-36 rear tires and 25 kph option.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.7 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.0 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

27.0 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

27.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Torque

116.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Power (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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27.6 kWReference

Compression

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16.7:1Reference

Idle RPM

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650-2440Reference

Operating RPM

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1300-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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

liveReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Engine RPM

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540@2100Reference

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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62.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

1973 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5/9-36Reference

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

342 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

150 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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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-11-32Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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145 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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199 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1973 kgReference

John Deere 3038R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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

John Deere 920 attachments

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.