Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2035 or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 34.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2035.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2035 or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29.4 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2035.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2035 or the John Deere 3038E?

The Bobcat CT2035 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2035 or the John Deere 3038E?

The Bobcat CT2035 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Bobcat CT2035 vs John Deere 3038E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT2035 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2035 and John Deere 3038E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2035	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	34.9 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.4 hp	▲ 30 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2035John Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

34.9 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

29.4 hp

▲30 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 lb

1,356 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT2035	John Deere3038E


PTO Power	29.4 hp	30 hp
Alternator	alternator	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	95.8 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Water pump (liquid cooled)
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	34.9 hp	36.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1410.00 KG	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	26.00	Dual gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	11.34 gpm 42.9 lpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	26.00	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (2 port)	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	1,356 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1,356 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	1.12 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	7.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.8 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	1,704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	1,186 lb

Clutch	Four-wheel drive (Std)	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9-speed	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	3-Range HST / 9F x 3R Manual	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.) [HST] / 14.1 mph (22.7 km/hr.) [MST]	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.) [HST] / 9.3 mph (14.9 km/hr.) [MST]	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Hydrostatic power steering	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	650.00 KG	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Vinyl Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	62.7 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Rear folding ROPS yes	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	Not Published

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet