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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 37.3 hp / 27.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 2436 to 2910 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 37.3 hp / 27.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
8.5 gal 32.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
2436 to 2910 pounds

Overview

John Deere 2038R tractor photo
2017 - 2R SeriesCompact Utility tractor
2017 -
2R Series
Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $23,958 in 2017
John Deere 2038R Engine
Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
8.5 gal 32.2 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 2038R Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
John Deere 2038R Power
Engine (gross)
37.3 hp 27.8 kW
PTO (claimed)
30.4 hp 22.7 kW
Mechanical
Final drives
spur gear
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS.
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1356 lbs 615 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Type
2000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
85
Charging volts
12
Battery CCA
500
Battery volts
12
References
2038R references literature
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
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
Wheelbase
67.9 inches 172 cm
John Deere 2038R Weight
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
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Front-end loader
Backhoe
John Deere 270B Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 270B Backhoe

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2038R.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 2038R Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2038R.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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