Compare/John Deere 3046R vs John Deere AH

John Deere 3046R vs John Deere AH

Verdict: John Deere 3046R vs John Deere AH

The John Deere 3046R and the John Deere AH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. John Deere 3046R is the lighter machine (2,900 kg vs 2,903 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3046R is the newer design (2014 vs 1947). 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

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John Deere

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Rated power

34 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 11.2-24 R1 rear tires.Reference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

helical gearReference

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Total built

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181 (all-fuel)Reference

Engine

33.3 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

140 x 171 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Power

33.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

975Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.0 LReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

ThreeReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

112.3 NmReference

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Injection pump type

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged and intercooledReference

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Bore and stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

LiquidReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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John DeereReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

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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

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Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1147 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Front Hitch

0Reference

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Front lift (at ends)

589 kgReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

369 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

51.1 LReference

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Front axle

4.8 LReference

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Front Axle capacity

1,450.1 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

1,850.2 kgReference

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Fuel tank

47.6 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

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Weight

630 kgReference

2903 kgReference

Front tire

7.00-14Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Front tread

114 cmReference

152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

103 cmReference

152 to 228 cmReference

ROPS

182 cmReference

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Cab

215 cmReference

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Max front axle

1449 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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Ag front

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7.50-20Reference

Ag rear

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12-38Reference

Shipping weight

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2903 kgReference

John Deere 3046R attachments

3046R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery size

500 CCAReference

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Alternator size

75 ampReference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

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 3046R Height

Hood

144 cmReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

Yanmar® @ 3TNV86CHT-MJTVReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual elementReference

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Cruise control

StandardReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldableReference

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Platform

One-piece semi flatReference

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Power

Max Power

44.7 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

33.9 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

Lever and switchReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet diskReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

57.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,495 psiReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

23.5 L/min (34.3 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

2.7 mReference

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Overall weight

1,390.7 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Noise level

80 dBAReference

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Cab Front visibility

360 degreeReference

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Cab Seat equipment

Scissor-linkReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Variants

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A-Regular with standard front axleReference

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OrchardReference

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Adjustable wide-frontReference

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Single front wheelReference

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High-cropReference

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.