John Deere 3043D vs John Deere 3038E | Side-by-side comparison | ITC Resource Center
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JohnDeere3043D
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JohnDeere3038E
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Spec
John Deere3043D
John Deere3038E
PTO Power
36.3 hp (27.1 kW)
30 hp (22.4 kW)
Alternator
12 V, 55 A
12 V, 55 A
Air Cleaner
Dual element
Dual element
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Diesel
Fuel System
High pressure common rail direct injection
High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement
95.8 in³ (1,570 cc)
95.7 in³ (1,570 cc)
No. of Cylinders
3
3
Rated Engine Speed
2800 rpm
2500 rpm
Cooling System Type
Liquid
Water pump (liquid cooled)
Engine Manufacturer
Yanmar
Yanmar
Engine Emissions Constraints
Final Tier 4
Final Tier 4
Engine Power (Gross vs. Net HP)
Gross: 41.6 hp (31 kW) @ 2800 rpm
Gross: 36.7 hp (27.4 kW); Net: Not Published
Tractor Weight with Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Pump Type
Single gear
Dual gear
Steering Flow
16.8 L/min (4.4 gpm)
15.1 L/min (4.0 gpm)
Implement Flow
22.4 L/min (5.9 gpm)
20.2 L/min (5.3 gpm)
Total Hydraulic Flow
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm)
Hydraulic System Type
Open center
Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves
Up to 2 (optional)
Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves
0
Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear
41X14-20
41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front
27X8.50-15
27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options
R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear
15-19.5
15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front
25X8.50-14
25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear
11.2-24
11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front
7-14
7-14
PTO Rear
540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm
540 rpm
PTO Type
Transmission
Independent
Lift Control Type
Position control
Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
1,356 lb (615 kg)
Mid-PTO Availability
Not Published
Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category 1
Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
1,356 lb (615 kg)
Rear 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
1,356 lb (615 kg)
Coolant Capacity
Not Published
1.37 gal (5.2 L)
Crankcase Capacity
1.2 gal (4.5 L)
1.12 gal (4.3 L) (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.7 gal (36.7 L)
7.5 gal (28.5 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
Not Published
1.0 gal (3.8 L)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
8.7 gal (33.0 L)
5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Loader Lift Height
84.0 in (2140 mm)
84 in (2,140 mm)
Loader Breakout Force
1704 lb (760 kg)
1,704 lb (760 kg)
Price for Backhoe Option
Not Published
Not Published
Price for Mid-Mount Mower
Not Published
Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System
Quick-change attachment carrier
Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)
1186 lb (539 kg)
1,186 lb (539 kg)
Clutch
Single dry traction (mechanical)
Not Applicable
No. of Speeds
8F/8R
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
12.9 mph (20.8 km/h)
Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
13.5 mph (21.8 km/h)
Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Differential lock: Yes
Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published
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