John Deere 3038R
The John Deere 3038R 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 (net): 36.2 hp / 27.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 37.1 hp / 27.7 kW. Transmission: PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1390 lbs 630 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 36.2 hp / 27.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 37.1 hp / 27.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13.5 gal
51.1 L
Transmission
PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1390 lbs
630 kg
Overview
![]() | 2014 -
3R SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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2014 - | |
3R Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
John Deere 3038R Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 3038R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 37.1 hp
27.7 kW |
Engine (net) | 36.2 hp
27.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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ROPS Fuel | 13.5 gal
51.1 L |
Cab Fuel | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Pump flow | 8.6 gpm
32.6 lpm |
Total flow | 13.9 gpm
52.6 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.3 gpm
20.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2531 lbs
1148 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2202 lbs
998 kg |
Front Hitch | 0/I OptOptional |
Front lift (at ends) | 2430 lbs
1102 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent *Standard with hydrostatic, optional with PowrReverser. |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 3086 to 3748 pounds |
Front tire | 7.00-14 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Compact Utility Tractors published in 2016, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.5 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.5 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.39x3.54 inches
86 x 90 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 36.2 hp
27.0 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 37.1 hp
27.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 85.6 lb-ft
116.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
ROPS Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts
5.3 L |
Cab Coolant capacity | 7.4 qts
7.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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hydrostatic | |
12-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — eHydro
Transmission | eHydro |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
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Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 3038R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 360/70R24 |
Lawn/turf front | 27x8.50-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
Lawn/turf front | 25x10.50LL-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 41LLx18-16.1 |
Industrial front | 25x8.50-14 |
Industrial rear | 15-19.5 |
Industrial front | 27x8.5-15 |
Industrial rear | 43x16.00-20 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Length | 127.2 inches
323 cm |
Width | 52.1 inches
132 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 93.3 inches
236 cm |
Height (cab) | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
John Deere 3038R Weight | |
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ROPS | 3086 lbs
1399 kg |
Cab | 3748 lbs
1700 kg |
Max capacity | 7011 lbs
3180 kg |
Attachments
John Deere 375A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 375A Backhoe |
Weight | 1250 lbs
567 kg |
Transport height | 85 inches
215 cm |
Bucket width | 16 inches
40 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 94 inches
238 cm |
Reach from pivot | 129 inches
327 cm |
Loading height | 68 inches
172 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 170° |
Bucket force | 3063 lbs
1389 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2041 lbs
925 kg |
John Deere 385A Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 385A Backhoe |
Weight | 1390 lbs
630 kg |
Transport height | 91 inches
231 cm |
Bucket width | 16 inches
40 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 103 inches
261 cm |
Reach from pivot | 140 inches
355 cm |
Loading height | 78 inches
198 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 170° |
Bucket force | 3752 lbs
1701 kg |
Dipperstick force | 2449 lbs
1110 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3038R.
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 3038R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3038R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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