John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs John Deere 3038E

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 3033R PowrReverser leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3033R PowrReverser and John Deere 3038E.

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Spec	John Deere 3033R PowrReverser	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	31.8 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,266 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,360 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,194 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 90 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,855 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverserJohn Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

31.8 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲30 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,266 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,360 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,194 lb

1,356 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3033R PowrReverser	John Deere3038E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	3TNV86CT-NJT2
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	97.6 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.8 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	24.3 hp	30 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	High pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not applicable	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	1,356 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	1356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	12F/12R	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS; cab or open station configurations available	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height/level/fore-aft adjustments; Deluxe seat: weight (air pressure) & fore-aft adjustments	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	1760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	880 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	115.9 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	68.0 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	2266 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	H160	D160
Loader Lift Height	90 in	84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	1,704 lb

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)

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs John Deere 3038E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 31.8 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,266 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 1,360 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3033R PowrReverser	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	31.8 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,266 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,360 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,194 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 90 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,855 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3033R PowrReverserJohn Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

31.8 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲30 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,266 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,360 lb

1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,194 lb

1,356 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3033R PowrReverser	John Deere3038E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	3TNV86CT-NJT2
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	97.6 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.8 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	24.3 hp	30 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	High pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Implement/steering pump: Tandem gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	5.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not applicable	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	1,356 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	1356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	12F/12R	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS; cab or open station configurations available	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height/level/fore-aft adjustments; Deluxe seat: weight (air pressure) & fore-aft adjustments	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	1760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	880 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	115.9 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	68.0 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	2266 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	H160	D160
Loader Lift Height	90 in	84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	1,186 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	1,704 lb

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)

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs John Deere 3038E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 31.8 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,266 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 1,360 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

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