John Deere 3043D vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser

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 4044R PowrReverser leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

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Spec	John Deere 3043D	John Deere 4044R PowrReverser
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	34.6 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,539 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 110 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

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John Deere 3043DJohn Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34.6 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲2,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3043D	John Deere4044R PowrReverser


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	34.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	15.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Transmission	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Power steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Air suspension seat with swivel
Front Axle Type	4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97.4 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 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	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	D160	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	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 3043D vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 43.1 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 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.6 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 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 4044R PowrReverser?: The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	John Deere 4044R PowrReverser
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 43.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	34.6 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,539 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 110 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,853 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 15.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DJohn Deere 4044R PowrReverser

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲43.1 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34.6 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,539 lb

2,213 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲2,500 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3043D	John Deere4044R PowrReverser


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-MJT
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	133.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	43.1 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	34.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element (dry type with safety element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Dual Independent
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	10.2 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	15.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	15.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	6.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	12.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	5.3 qt

PTO Type	Transmission	Independent (electrohydraulic)
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	3,130 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	2,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	18.6 mph
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock: standard, rear, mechanical

Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Steering	Power steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Air suspension seat with swivel
Front Axle Type	4WD	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Max vertical load 1103 lb

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	130.6 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	73.0 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Front axle: 13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	69.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97.4 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 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	27X10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	44X18.00-20 (4PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	260/70D16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	420/85D24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Model	D160	H180 (NSL) or H180MSL
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	NSL: 2,539 lb; MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot)
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	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 3043D vs John Deere 4044R PowrReverser: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 43.1 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 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.6 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the John Deere 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on loader lift at 2,539 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 4044R PowrReverser?

The John Deere 4044R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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