John Deere 3043D vs John Deere 3046R

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 3046R leads 9 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and John Deere 3046R.

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Spec	John Deere 3043D	John Deere 3046R
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 44.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36.3 hp	▲ 36.6 hp
Weight (lb)	2,800 lb	▲ 2,900 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,598 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,670 lb	▲ 2,200 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 102 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,327 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 15.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 18.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DJohn Deere 3046R

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲44.7 hp

PTO HPhp

36.3 hp

▲36.6 hp

Weightlb

2,800 lb

▲2,900 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,670 lb

▲2,200 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 Deere3043D	John Deere3046R


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	3TNV86CHT-MJTV
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.8 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	44.7 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	36.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

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

Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	6.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	1.3 gal

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

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

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

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

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,800 lb	2,900 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	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	15-19.5 or 43X16-20

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

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 3043D vs John Deere 3046R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?: The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?: The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 36.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?: The John Deere 3046R 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 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?: The John Deere 3046R 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 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?: The John Deere 3046R 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 3043D	John Deere 3046R
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 44.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36.3 hp	▲ 36.6 hp
Weight (lb)	2,800 lb	▲ 2,900 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,598 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,670 lb	▲ 2,200 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 102 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,327 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 15.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 18.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DJohn Deere 3046R

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲44.7 hp

PTO HPhp

36.3 hp

▲36.6 hp

Weightlb

2,800 lb

▲2,900 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

1,360 lb

▲1,598 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,670 lb

▲2,200 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 Deere3043D	John Deere3046R


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	3TNV86CHT-MJTV
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.8 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	44.7 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	36.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

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

Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	6.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	1.3 gal

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

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

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

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

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,800 lb	2,900 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	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	15-19.5 or 43X16-20

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

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 3043D vs John Deere 3046R: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 36.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R 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 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R 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 3043D or the John Deere 3046R?

The John Deere 3046R 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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