Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E 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 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3035D leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,186 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

John Deere 3035D 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 7 measurable specs, the John Deere 3035D leads 3 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3035D and John Deere 3038E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3035D	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	34.2 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30.4 hp	30 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.3 gpm	9.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3035DJohn Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

34.2 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30.4 hp

30 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 lb

1,356 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 Deere3035D	John Deere3038E


PTO Power	30.4 hp	30 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated,	Diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	100.1 in³	95.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water pump (liquid cooled)
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	34.2 hp	36.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

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	Single gear	Dual gear
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	4.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to two (optional)	Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2400 rpm engine	540 rpm
PTO Type	Mechanical control; transmission clutch; wet disk brake (mid/rear PTO)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,356 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	1,356 lb

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

Coolant Capacity	1.2 gal	1.37 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	1.12 gal (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	7.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	1.0 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	1,704 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,186 lb

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

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD (4WD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	1940 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62 in	62.7 in
Overall Width	57.3 in [at 44.5 in rear tread]	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13.0 in minimum	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.4 ft (2.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

John Deere 3035D vs John Deere 3038E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3038E 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 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3035D leads on pto hp at 30.4 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,186 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3035D or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3035D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.