Compare/John Deere 3045R vs John Deere 45C

John Deere 3045R vs John Deere 45C

Verdict: John Deere 3045R vs John Deere 45C

The John Deere 3045R and the John Deere 45C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. John Deere 45C is the lighter machine (1,584 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 3045R is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). 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

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

45 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)

33.3 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

33.3 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2800Reference

Torque

137.1 NmReference

130.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1560Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

24.0 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Coolant capacity

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6.0 LReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronizedReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Total flow

52.6 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

I/INReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1148 kgReference

1399 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

998 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Front Hitch

0/IReference

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Front lift (at ends)

1102 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

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

Engine RPM

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1000@2620Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

630 kgReference

1584 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

240/40R16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

320/70R24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 240/40R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

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

306 cmReference

Width

132 cmReference

110 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

236 cmReference

199 cmReference

Height (cab)

227 cmReference

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ROPS

1399 kgReference

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Cab

1700 kgReference

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Front tread

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84 to 120 cmReference

Rear tread

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89 to 126 cmReference

John Deere 3045R attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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45Reference

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

Capacities

Max capacity

3180 kgReference

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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.