Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?

The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 34.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3035D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 30.4 hp hp for pto hp.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?

The John Deere 3035D leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?

The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 3035D

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the John Deere 2038R, 3 to the John Deere 3035D, 1 tied. Machine pages: John Deere 2038R and John Deere 3035D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2038R	John Deere 3035D
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 36.7 hp	34.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30.4 hp	30.4 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 2,081.2 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 85 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,949 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.1 gpm	▲ 10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.3 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2038RJohn Deere 3035D

Engine HPhp

▲36.7 hp

34.2 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲2,081.2 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 Deere2038R	John Deere3035D


PTO Power	30.4 hp	30.4 hp
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Liquid-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated,
Fuel System	Direct fuel injection	High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	95.7 in³	100.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm	34.2 hp
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	Dual gear	Single gear
Steering Flow	3.9 gpm	4.4 gpm
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	5.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.1 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.1 gpm	10.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to two (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm at 2400 rpm engine
PTO Type	Independent	Mechanical control; transmission clutch; wet disk brake (mid/rear PTO)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	2081.2 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	27X8.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-14	25X8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	1.2 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.13 gal	1.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.2 gal	9.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	85 in	84.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (pivot)	1,704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,120 lb (pivot)	1,186 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Single dry traction clutch
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	8F/8R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Differential lock: Yes; limited slip: Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	MFWD (4WD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	1940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	67.8 in	62 in
Overall Width	53.9 in	57.3 in [at 44.5 in rear tread]
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13.0 in minimum
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in	Not Published
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	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117.7 in	Not Published

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 3035D: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?: The John Deere 2038R leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 34.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3035D.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 30.4 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?: The John Deere 3035D leads on loader lift at 1,186 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?: The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.