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 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 2038R leads 3 categories to 0 (5 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2032R and John Deere 2038R.

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Spec	John Deere 2032R	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 30.4 hp
Weight (lb)	2,879 lb	▲ 2,910 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	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	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

31.2 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

2,879 lb

▲2,910 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,120 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	John Deere2032R	John Deere2038R


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV88C-NJT
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	95.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	30.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	85 A	85 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Tandem gear
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	5.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	24.8 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	4 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position Control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range)	Infinite (2-range HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	15.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS	Not Published
Steering	Power	Power
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet Disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1,764 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	55.1 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	67.8 in	67.8 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	9.8 in (front axle)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	98.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	92.3 in (R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,879 lb (with all fluids)	2,910 lb (with all fluids)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4-16
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	23x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	23x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	220R Loader (Quik-Park)
Loader Model	220R	220R
Loader Lift Height	220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	85 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 2038R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?: The John Deere 2038R leads on weight at 2,910 lb lb, compared to 2,879 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,120 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,356 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	John Deere 2038R
Engine HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 30.4 hp
Weight (lb)	2,879 lb	▲ 2,910 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	1,120 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	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	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RJohn Deere 2038R

Engine HPhp

31.2 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

2,879 lb

▲2,910 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,120 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	John Deere2032R	John Deere2038R


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV88C-NJT
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	95.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	30.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	85 A	85 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Tandem gear
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 3

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	5.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	24.8 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	4 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position Control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range)	Infinite (2-range HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	15.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS	Not Published
Steering	Power	Power
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet Disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1,764 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	55.1 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	67.8 in	67.8 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	9.8 in (front axle)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	98.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	92.3 in (R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,879 lb (with all fluids)	2,910 lb (with all fluids)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4-16
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	23x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	23x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	14-17.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	220R Loader (Quik-Park)
Loader Model	220R	220R
Loader Lift Height	220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	85 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 2038R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?

The John Deere 2038R leads on weight at 2,910 lb lb, compared to 2,879 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,120 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the John Deere 2038R?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,356 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

John Deere 2032R vs John Deere 2038R

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