John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 3043D

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 3039R leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3039R and John Deere 3043D.

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Spec	John Deere 3039R	John Deere 3043D
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.1 hp	▲ 36.3 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,598 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,327 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	12.9 mph

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John Deere 3039RJohn Deere 3043D

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

31.1 hp

▲36.3 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

1,186 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 lb

1,670 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 Deere3039R	John Deere3043D


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	3TNV86CT-KJPT
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	95.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	41.6 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	36.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; eHydro: PV axial-piston hydrostatic pump	Two single-section external gear pumps, one either side of the engine
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	5.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Loader mast mounted SCV (optional); 4th/5th SCV (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	1.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	1.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	9.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Transmission driven
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional with eHydro (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R (standard); eHydro Hydrostatic-3 Range (optional)	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	12.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction (mechanical)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist)	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	4WD
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,102 lb (maximum static vertical load)

Overall Width	69.1 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	62 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	14 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	111.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
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 or 25/10.5LLX15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	25X8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	300R; 320R	D160
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	1,186 lb (at pivot point, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,704 lbf (at pivot point)

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 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 3043D: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?: The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 38.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31.1 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?: The John Deere 3039R leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?: The John Deere 3039R leads on loader lift at 1,598 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?: The John Deere 3039R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,670 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3039R	John Deere 3043D
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 41.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.1 hp	▲ 36.3 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,598 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,327 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	12.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3039RJohn Deere 3043D

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲41.6 hp

PTO HPhp

31.1 hp

▲36.3 hp

Weightlb

▲2,900 lb

2,800 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

1,186 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 lb

1,670 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 Deere3039R	John Deere3043D


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	3TNV86CT-KJPT
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	95.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	41.6 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	36.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; eHydro: PV axial-piston hydrostatic pump	Two single-section external gear pumps, one either side of the engine
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	5.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	10.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Loader mast mounted SCV (optional); 4th/5th SCV (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	1.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	1.1 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	9.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	1.0 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Transmission driven
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional with eHydro (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,670 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R (standard); eHydro Hydrostatic-3 Range (optional)	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	12.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	eHydro: 18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single dry traction (mechanical)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist)	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	4WD
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	1,940 lb
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1,102 lb (maximum static vertical load)

Overall Width	69.1 in	57.3 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	62 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	14 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	6.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	111.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	2,800 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
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 or 25/10.5LLX15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	25X8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	15-19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	300R; 320R	D160
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	1,186 lb (at pivot point, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	1,704 lbf (at pivot point)

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 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 3043D: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 38.2 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31.1 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3039R leads on weight at 2,900 lb lb, compared to 2,800 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3039R leads on loader lift at 1,598 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 3043D?

The John Deere 3039R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,670 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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