Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 44.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on pto hp at 40.9 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?

The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

John Deere 3046R vs John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: John Deere 3046R and John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3046R	John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty
Engine HP (hp)	44.7 hp	▲ 51.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36.6 hp	▲ 40.9 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,396 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	11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	▲ 18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3046RJohn Deere 4052M Heavy Duty

Engine HPhp

44.7 hp

▲51.5 hp

PTO HPhp

36.6 hp

▲40.9 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

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 Deere3046R	John Deere4052M Heavy Duty


PTO Power	36.6 hp	40.9 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element (dual element)	Dual element
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	97.6 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Liquid
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm	51.5 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

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)

Pump Type	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)	Single gear
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	6.2 gpm
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	11.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category 1/2 (telescopic)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	16.9-24 (8PR) or 5.2 gal-24 (10PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	31.5X13.00-16.5 (10PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal (with filter)	5.6 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	5.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	12.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	90 in	112.1 in
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
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	18.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock; Limited slip differential	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet disk	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Max vertical load 1103 lb
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable	Not Published

Wheelbase	68.0 in	73.0 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	71.3 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in (front axle clearance)	Front axle: 15.2 in; Drawbar support: 14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	91.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	65.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	134.7 in

John Deere 3046R vs John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on engine hp at 51.5 hp hp, compared to 44.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on pto hp at 40.9 hp hp, compared to 36.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3046R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on loader lift at 2,396 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty?: The John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.