John Deere 3039R vs John Deere 4044M eHydro

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Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 4044M eHydro leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 3039R and John Deere 4044M eHydro.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3039R	John Deere 4044M eHydro
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.1 hp	▲ 33.6 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,391 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,194 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	90 in	▲ 112.1 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,855 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.4 gpm	▲ 15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

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John Deere 3039RJohn Deere 4044M eHydro

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

31.1 hp

▲33.6 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,391 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,194 lb

▲2,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3039R	John Deere4044M eHydro


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	97.6 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	33.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dual 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	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	15.9 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	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (eHydro only): 2100 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Standard: 12F/12R PowrReverser; Optional: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	Infinitely-variable, 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist); limited slip differential	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	3,770 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	8.00-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15 or 25/10.5LLX15	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	H160	D170
Loader Lift Height	90 in	112.1 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2,391 lb (at pivot, NSL)
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf

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 3039R vs John Deere 4044M eHydro: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?: The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on engine hp at 43.1 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 4044M eHydro?: The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on pto hp at 33.6 hp hp, compared to 31.1 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?: The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?: The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on loader lift at 2,391 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?: The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3039R	John Deere 4044M eHydro
Engine HP (hp)	38.2 hp	▲ 43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.1 hp	▲ 33.6 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,391 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,194 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	90 in	▲ 112.1 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,855 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.4 gpm	▲ 15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3039RJohn Deere 4044M eHydro

Engine HPhp

38.2 hp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

31.1 hp

▲33.6 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,391 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,194 lb

▲2,500 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 Deere4044M eHydro


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-MJT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	97.6 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.2 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	31.1 hp	33.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dual 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	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	15.9 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	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (eHydro only): 2100 rpm	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Standard: 12F/12R PowrReverser; Optional: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	Infinitely-variable, 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (traction assist); limited slip differential	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat	Optional mechanical suspension seat; adjustable weight 52-275.6 lb (115-275 lb); fore/aft adjustment; flips forward
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	3,770 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	8.00-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15 or 25/10.5LLX15	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20 or 41X18LL-16.1	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	H160	D170
Loader Lift Height	90 in	112.1 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2,391 lb (at pivot, NSL)
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf

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 3039R vs John Deere 4044M eHydro: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?

The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on engine hp at 43.1 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 4044M eHydro?

The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on pto hp at 33.6 hp hp, compared to 31.1 hp hp for the John Deere 3039R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?

The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?

The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on loader lift at 2,391 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3039R or the John Deere 4044M eHydro?

The John Deere 4044M eHydro leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3039R.

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