John Deere 2032R 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 6 measurable specs, the John Deere 2038R leads 2 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2032R and John Deere 2038R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	30.7 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 30.4 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	n/a	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	85 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	1,949 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 9.3 gpm	9.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

30.7 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,120 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

n/a

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	John Deere2032R	John Deere2038R


PTO Power	24.2 hp	30.4 hp
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	85 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct fuel injection
Displacement	100.2 in³	95.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp @ 500 rpm	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	3.9 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	9.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	9.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 3
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	543 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,356 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (1998 rpm)	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,356 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	23X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	23X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	12.4-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7.00-12

Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	1.13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.0 qt	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.2 gal	6.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	85 in	85 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf	1,949 lbf (pivot)
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Quik-Park
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,120 lb	1,120 lb (pivot)

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range)	Infinite (2-range HST)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydrostatic (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	15.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Open station with foldable ROPS	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1,940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Marine-grade seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	67.8 in	67.8 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	53.9 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in	92.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117.5 in	117.7 in