John Deere 2038R
The John Deere 2038R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 95.8 ci 1.6 L engine. The rated power output is 37.3 hp 27.8 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2436 to 2910 pounds.
Engine Power
37.3 hp
27.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.5 gal
32.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
2436 to 2910 pounds
John Deere 2038R Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2017 -
2R SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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2017 - | |
2R Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price was $23,958 in 2017 | |
John Deere 2038R Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 8.5 gal
32.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 2038R Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 2038R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 37.3 hp
27.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 30.4 hp
22.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 5.3 gpm
20.1 lpm |
Total flow | 9.3 gpm
35.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1356 lbs
615 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 67.9 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 2436 to 2910 pounds |
Front tire | 7.00-12 |
Rear tire | 12.4-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 85 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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2 Series published in 2022, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 95.8 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV88C-NJT |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 95.8 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.39x3.54 inches
86 x 90 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Power (gross) | 37.3 hp
27.8 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 19.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 1.9 hp
1.4 kW |
Oil capacity | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 2038R Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.00-12 |
Ag rear | 12.4-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 23x8.50-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 14-17.5 |
Lawn/turf front | 200/60R15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 300/70R20 |
Industrial front | 23x8.50-14 |
Industrial rear | 14-17.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 67.9 inches
172 cm |
John Deere 2038R Weight | |
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Shipping | 2436 lbs
1104 kg |
Operating | 2910 lbs
1319 kg |
Max front axle | 1940 lbs
879 kg |
Max rear axle | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 270B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 270B Backhoe |
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