John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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 New Holland Workmaster 40 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 3038E and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Spec	John Deere 3038E	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	▲ 3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038ENew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

30 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

2,222 lb

▲3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,433 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	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-NJT2	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	30 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4B (final)
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Primary element and inner safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	High pressure common rail, ECU-controlled timing
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 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 2 (optional)	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.5 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	22 qt	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not available	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	Not Published	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: Infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 14.96 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Gear: 9.4 in single dry disc; HST: Not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Mechanical suspension seat, fore/aft adjustable, tilting
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	66.5 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	123 in (left turn); 124 in (right turn)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	87.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, 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	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	140TL: tool-free quick-mount system; optional skid-steer quick-attach plates
Loader Model	300E	140TL
Loader Lift Height	84 in	140TL: 91.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	140TL: 1,500 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lbf (at pivot pin)	140TL: 2,700 lb (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 750 hours; powertrain to 6 years or 1,500 hours total

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John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on weight at 3,067 lb lb, compared to 2,222 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 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 New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3038E	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	▲ 3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038ENew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

30 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

2,222 lb

▲3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,433 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	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-NJT2	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	30 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4B (final)
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Primary element and inner safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	High pressure common rail, ECU-controlled timing
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 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 2 (optional)	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.5 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	22 qt	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not available	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	Not Published	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: Infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 14.96 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Gear: 9.4 in single dry disc; HST: Not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Mechanical suspension seat, fore/aft adjustable, tilting
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	66.5 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	123 in (left turn); 124 in (right turn)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	87.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, 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	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	140TL: tool-free quick-mount system; optional skid-steer quick-attach plates
Loader Model	300E	140TL
Loader Lift Height	84 in	140TL: 91.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	140TL: 1,500 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lbf (at pivot pin)	140TL: 2,700 lb (at bucket pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 750 hours; powertrain to 6 years or 1,500 hours total

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John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on weight at 3,067 lb lb, compared to 2,222 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 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 New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

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