John Deere 3043D vs Yanmar YM342

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Spec	John Deere 3043D	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.6 hp	41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,800 lb	▲ 3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,670 lb	▲ 2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

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John Deere 3043DYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

▲41.6 hp

41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

2,800 lb

▲3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,670 lb

▲2,750 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3043D	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.8 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one either side of the engine	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Loader mast mounted SCV (optional); 4th/5th SCV (optional)	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Transmission driven	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,670 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	4WD	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,102 lb (maximum static vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	57.3 in	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	62 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	14 in	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	111.2 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,800 lb	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,129 lb (3,916 + 1,213, computed; YL605 loader)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	AG; Industrial; Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	D160	YL605
Loader Lift Height	84 in (at pivot pin)	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot point, maximum height)	YL605: 2,500 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lbf (at pivot point)	YL605: 3,047 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours

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John Deere 3043D vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?: The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41.4 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 3,916 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 Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 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 Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 1,670 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.6 hp	41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,800 lb	▲ 3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,670 lb	▲ 2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

▲41.6 hp

41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

2,800 lb

▲3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,670 lb

▲2,750 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	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.8 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one either side of the engine	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Loader mast mounted SCV (optional); 4th/5th SCV (optional)	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Transmission driven	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,670 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	4WD	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,102 lb (maximum static vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	57.3 in	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	62 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	14 in	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	111.2 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,800 lb	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,129 lb (3,916 + 1,213, computed; YL605 loader)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	AG; Industrial; Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	D160	YL605
Loader Lift Height	84 in (at pivot pin)	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot point, maximum height)	YL605: 2,500 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lbf (at pivot point)	YL605: 3,047 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours

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John Deere 3043D vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?

The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41.4 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Yanmar YM342.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on weight at 3,916 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 Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on loader lift at 2,500 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 Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,750 lb lb, compared to 1,670 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

John Deere 3043D vs Yanmar YM342

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