Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the John Deere 4044R?

The John Deere 4044R leads on engine hp at 42.5 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 4044R?

The John Deere 4044R leads on pto hp at 32.3 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 4044R?

The John Deere 4044R leads on loader lift at 2,396 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 4044R?

The John Deere 4044R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 4044R

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 4044R leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 2038R and John Deere 4044R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2038R	John Deere 4044R
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30.4 hp	▲ 32.3 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 2,396 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	▲ 112.1 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.1 gpm	▲ 17.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.3 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2038RJohn Deere 4044R

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

30.4 hp

▲32.3 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲2,500 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 Deere4044R


PTO Power	30.4 hp	32.3 hp
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
Fuel System	Direct fuel injection	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	95.7 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
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	42.5 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	Single gear
Steering Flow	3.9 gpm	6.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	11.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.1 gpm	17.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.1 gpm	17.4 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 (electrohydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	3,130 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1 (limited)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	2,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	27X10.50-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	420/85D24
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-14	260/70D16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)
Crankcase Capacity	1.13 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	5.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.2 gal	12.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	85 in	112.1 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (pivot)	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,120 lb (pivot)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.3 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	18.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1103 lb
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Air suspension seat with swivel

Wheelbase	67.8 in	73.0 in
Overall Width	53.9 in	78.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in	93.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	96.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	69.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117.7 in	130.6 in