John Deere 3046R
The John Deere 3046R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 95.7 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 44.7 hp / 33.3 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 1390 lbs 630 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 44.7 hp / 33.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.8 gal (Cab)
44.7 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
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 | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price was $31,622 in 2020 | |
John Deere 3046R Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 3046R Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 3046R Power | |
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Engine | 44.7 hp
33.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 34.1 hp
25.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | helical gear |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.8 gal (Cab)
44.7 L |
13.5 gal (ROPS)
51.1 L | |
Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Front axle | 5.1 qts
4.8 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 |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2530 lbs
1147 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2200 lbs
997 kg |
Front Hitch | 0 |
Front lift (at ends) | 1300 lbs
589 kg |
Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 815 lbs
369 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 2900 to 3570 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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 | |
3 Family published in 2015, by John Deere | |
3 Family published in 2017, by John Deere | |
3 Series published in 2019, by John Deere | |
3 Series published in 2022, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 95.7 ci / 1.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV86 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 95.7 ci
1.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.39x3.54 inches
86 x 90 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | diesel particulate filter (DPF) |
Power | 44.7 hp
33.3 kW |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (ROPS)
5.3 L |
7.4 qts (Cab)
7.0 L | |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Oil capacity | 27.2 qts
25.7 L |
With 11.2-24 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3046R Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 68 inches
172 cm |
Ground clearance | 12.2 inches
30 cm |
Front tread | 44.9 inches
114 cm |
Rear tread | 40.6 inches
103 cm |
John Deere 3046R Weight | |
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ROPS | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Cab | 3570 lbs
1619 kg |
Max front axle | 3196 lbs
1449 kg |
Max rear axle | 4410 lbs
2000 kg |
John Deere 3046R Height | |
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Hood | 57 inches
144 cm |
ROPS | 93.3 inches
236 cm |
72 inches (folded)
182 cm | |
Cab | 85 inches
215 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60.9" mid-mount mower deck | |
72.8" mid-mount mower deck | |
John Deere H160 loader | |
John Deere H165 loader | |
Backhoe |
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 |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3046R based on its 44.7 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3046R.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.1 hrs
Approximately 5.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11.8 gal / 44.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.3 gal/hr (8.8 L/hr)
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 3046R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3046R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)44.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)33.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)45.3 PS
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