Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 2038R?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on engine hp at 39.6 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 2038R?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on pto hp at 31.9 hp hp, compared to 30.4 hp hp for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 2038R?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the John Deere 2038R?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

Bobcat CT2040 vs John Deere 2038R

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT2040 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and John Deere 2038R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 39.6 hp	36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.9 hp	30.4 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	85 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	1,949 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	9.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	▲ 15.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040John Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

▲39.6 hp

36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.9 hp

30.4 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

1,120 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	BobcatCT2040	John Deere2038R


PTO Power	31.9 hp	30.4 hp
Alternator	alternator	85 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Direct fuel injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	95.7 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	liquid-cooling	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	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	Gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	3.9 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	9.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	9.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	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	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1,356 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	14-17.5
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	23X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	23X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7.00-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	1.13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.2 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	85 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	1,949 lbf (pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Quik-Park
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	1,120 lb (pivot)

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9-speed	Infinite (2-range HST)
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	Hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	15.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	1,940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	67.8 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	53.9 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	92.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	117.7 in

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