Compare/John Deere 5038D vs John Deere AH

John Deere 5038D vs John Deere AH

Verdict: John Deere 5038D vs John Deere AH

The John Deere 5038D 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 5038D is the lighter machine (1,794 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 5038D is the newer design (2009 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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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 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Total built

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181 (all-fuel)Reference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

5.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

140 x 171 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

975Reference

Idle RPM

850-2500Reference

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Operating RPM

1400-2300Reference

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Torque

147.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1500Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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John DeereReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.8 LReference

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Type

collar shift gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

34.8 LReference

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Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2200Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

60.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Weight

1794 kgReference

2903 kgReference

Front tire

6.0x16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4x28Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.0x16Reference

7.50-20Reference

Ag rear

13.6x28Reference

12-38Reference

Length

328 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

219 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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2903 kgReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 228 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Speeds

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.