Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 30.4 hp hp for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on loader lift at 1,360 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 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 3046R

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 3046R leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 2038R and John Deere 3046R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2038R	John Deere 3046R
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 44.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30.4 hp	▲ 36.6 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 1,360 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 2,194 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	▲ 90 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	▲ 2,855 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.1 gpm	▲ 14.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.3 mph	▲ 18.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2038RJohn Deere 3046R

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲44.7 hp

PTO HPhp

30.4 hp

▲36.6 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲1,360 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲2,194 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 Deere3046R


PTO Power	30.4 hp	36.6 hp
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry type with safety element (dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
Fuel System	Direct fuel injection	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)
Displacement	95.7 in³	97.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid (water pump)
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp @ 500 rpm	44.7 hp @ 600 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 Published

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	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)
Steering Flow	3.9 gpm	5.9 gpm
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	8.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.1 gpm	14.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.1 gpm	14.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Up to 6 rear remotes
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	2,530 lb at hitch ball
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Optional (2100 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms

R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	27X8.50-15
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 or 43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-14	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.13 gal	1.5 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	1.3 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.2 gal	6.8 gal

Loader Lift Height	85 in	90 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (pivot)	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Quik-Park mounting system
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,120 lb (pivot)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	Infinite / 3 range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.3 mph	18.50 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	18.50 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Differential lock; Limited slip differential

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	3,196 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable

Wheelbase	67.8 in	68.0 in
Overall Width	53.9 in	69.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	12.2 in (front axle clearance)
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in	93.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	85.0 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	72.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117.7 in	120.2 in