Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Mahindra 1635?

The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 36.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1635.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the Mahindra 1635?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 26 hp hp for the Mahindra 1635.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Mahindra 1635?

The Mahindra 1635 leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the Mahindra 1635?

The Mahindra 1635 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

John Deere 3038E vs Mahindra 1635

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 Mahindra 1635 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3038E and Mahindra 1635.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3038E	Mahindra 1635
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 36.7 hp	36.2 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30 hp	26 hp
Weight (lb)	—	3,709 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 92 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,777 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	13.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038EMahindra 1635

Engine HPhp

▲36.7 hp

36.2 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30 hp

26 hp

Weightlb

—

3,709 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,720 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 Deere3038E	Mahindra1635


PTO Power	30 hp	26 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Direct Injection
Displacement	95.8 in³	125 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid cooled)	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	36.2 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	DOC / No DPF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3709 lb
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)	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Dual gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	3.3 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	7.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live with o/r clutch
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	2646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1720 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	13.6X16
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	15X19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2X24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7X16

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.12 gal (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84 in	92 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2777 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	431.9 gal: Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups.
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1830 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry-Single
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	Infinite / 3 Ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.7 in	73.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	64.0 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max	12.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	90.2 in
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	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	123.8 in