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 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 2038R leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2038R and John Deere 3035D.

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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
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,910 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,670 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 85 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,949 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.4 mph	n/a

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John Deere 2038RJohn Deere 3035D

Engine HPhp

▲36.7 hp

34.2 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30.4 hp

Weightlb

▲2,910 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,670 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


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT	3TNV88C-KJPT
Engine Type	Diesel	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.8 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	34.2 hp
PTO Power	30.4 hp	30.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	85 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear	2 single-section external gear pumps, 1 on each side of the engine timing-gear cover
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.9 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	4.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to two (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	9.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.5 qt	1.2 gal
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	1.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	9.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Mechanical control; transmission clutch; wet disk brake (mid/rear PTO)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.4 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	MFWD (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	1,764 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,102 lb (static vertical load)

Overall Width	55.1 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	67.8 in	62 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	14 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	111.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,910 lb (with all fluids)	2,800 lb
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 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-14	27X8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	25X8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	220R	300E
Loader Lift Height	85 in (at pivot pin)	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,704 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 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 is heavier, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?: The John Deere 2038R leads on weight at 2,910 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the John Deere 3035D.
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 1,670 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

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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
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,910 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,670 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 85 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,949 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.4 mph	n/a

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

▲2,910 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,670 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


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT	3TNV88C-KJPT
Engine Type	Diesel	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.8 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	34.2 hp
PTO Power	30.4 hp	30.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	85 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear	2 single-section external gear pumps, 1 on each side of the engine timing-gear cover
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.9 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	4.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to two (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	9.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.5 qt	1.2 gal
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	1.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	9.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Mechanical control; transmission clutch; wet disk brake (mid/rear PTO)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.4 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power	Power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	MFWD (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	1,764 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,102 lb (static vertical load)

Overall Width	55.1 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	67.8 in	62 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	14 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in (R4 tires)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	111.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,910 lb (with all fluids)	2,800 lb
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 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-14	27X8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	25X8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	220R	300E
Loader Lift Height	85 in (at pivot pin)	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,704 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 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 is heavier, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3035D?

The John Deere 2038R leads on weight at 2,910 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the John Deere 3035D.

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 1,670 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

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