John Deere 3038E

The John Deere 3038E is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 91.5 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 36.3 hp / 27.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 37.1 hp / 27.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 2,175 lbs 986 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 36.3 hp / 27.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 37.1 hp / 27.7 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.9 hp / 1.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.4 gal 24.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
2,175 lbs 986 kg

Overview

John Deere 3038E tractor photo
2008 - 2023 Model year 2008-20122013-2023 Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price
$14,869 (2009 )
$20,669 (2016 )
John Deere 3038E Engine
Yanmar 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 3038E Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3038E Power
Engine (gross)
37.1 hp 27.7 kW
Engine
36.3 hp 27.1 kW
PTO (claimed)
30 hp 22.4 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
6.4 gal 24.2 L
Hydraulic system
5.5 gal 20.8 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
5.5 gal 20.8 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow
5.3 gpm 20.1 lpm
Total flow
9.3 gpm 35.2 lpm
Steering flow
4.0 gpm 15.1 lpm
Steering press.
1500 psi 103.4 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
1
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1,356 lbs 615 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
60 inches 152 cm
Weight
2,175 lbs 986 kg
Front tire
7.00-14
Rear tire
11.2-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
500
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
22NF
References
3038E references literature
3000 Series published in 2009, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 3TNV84T
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
91.5 ci 1.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.30x3.54 inches 84 x 90 mm
Power
36.3 hp 27.1 kW
Power (gross)
37.1 hp 27.7 kW
Air cleaner
dry type
Compression
19:1
Rated RPM
2500
Torque
88.5 lb-ft 120.0 Nm
Torque RPM
1680
Starter volts
12
Starter power
1.9 hp 1.4 kW
Coolant capacity
4.4 qts 4.2 L
Oil capacity
4.8 qts 4.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity
22 qts*The 2014 printing of the operator manual incorrectly lists the capacity as 14L. 20.8 L
Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.
3038E  hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 3038E Tires
Ag front
7.00-14
Ag rear
11.2-24
Lawn/turf front
27x8.5-15
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.0-20
Industrial front
25x8.5-14
Industrial rear
15.00-19.5
Dimensions
Wheelbase
60 inches 152 cm
Length
111 inches 281 cm
Width
56.5 inches (min) 143 cm
58 inches (max) 147 cm
Height (hood)
51 inches 129 cm
Height (ROPS)
82.3 inches 209 cm
Operating weight
2,175 lbs 986 kg
Max weight
4,410 lbs 2000 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
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John Deere D160 loader

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3038E.

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 3038E Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3038E.

Converted Equivalents:

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