John Deere 2038R vs Rural King RK37SC

Across 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK37SC leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 2038R and Rural King RK37SC.

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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	Rural KingRK37SC

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT	3TNV88-CR
Engine Type	Diesel	Natural aspiration
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.8 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	36.9 hp
PTO Power	30.4 hp	30.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Alternator	85 A	70 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Tandem gear	Dual gear pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	11.0 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	11.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	1
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	9.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.5 qt	7.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	6.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	24.8 qt	9.25 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	8.7 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,764 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	12F/12R Syncro Shuttle
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	12 forward, 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.4 mph	15.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate dry clutch (8.86 in diameter); hydraulic clutch assembly for Independent PTO models
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	4WD, differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Unit frame: engine, clutch housing, transmission and front axle support bolted into one rigid assembly
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat with armrests and retractable seat belt, standard
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Center-pivot, reverse Elliot type (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	1,764 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	55.1 in	58.0 in
Wheelbase	67.8 in	64.5 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in (front axle)	12.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	116 in
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	92.5 in
Overall Length	117.5 in (with 3-point hitch)	128 in (with 3-point hitch)
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	2,910 lb (with all fluids)	3,417 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	Titan (USA): R4 Industrial (Std), R1 Agricultural (Opt), R3 Turf (Opt), R14 (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-14	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	43x16-20
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	220R Loader (Quik-Park)	L102: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	220R	L102
Loader Lift Height	85 in (at pivot pin)	L102: 102 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	L102: 2,116 lb to full height
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	L102: 3,435 lb
▶Warranty
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 8 years or 3,000 hours, no deductible, parts and labor
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection TYM T394 Rural King RK37 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

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John Deere 2038R vs Rural King RK37SC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the Rural King RK37SC?

The Rural King RK37SC leads on engine hp at 36.9 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2038R or the Rural King RK37SC?

The John Deere 2038R leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 30.2 hp hp for the Rural King RK37SC.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2038R or the Rural King RK37SC?

The Rural King RK37SC leads on weight at 3,417 lb lb, compared to 2,910 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2038R or the Rural King RK37SC?

The Rural King RK37SC leads on loader lift at 2,116 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 Rural King RK37SC?

The Rural King RK37SC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,764 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2038R.

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