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JohnDeere2038R
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JohnDeere3043D
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Spec
John Deere2038R
John Deere3043D
PTO Power
30.4 hp (22.7 kW)
36.3 hp (27.1 kW)
Alternator
12 V, 85 A
12 V, 55 A
Air Cleaner
Dual element
Dual element
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel System
Direct fuel injection
High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement
95.8 in³ (1,568 cc)
95.8 in³ (1,570 cc)
No. of Cylinders
3
3
Rated Engine Speed
2500 rpm
2800 rpm
Cooling System Type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid
Engine Manufacturer
Yanmar
Yanmar
Engine Emissions Constraints
Final Tier 4
Final Tier 4
Engine Power (Gross vs. Net HP)
Gross: 36.7 hp (27.4 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Gross: 41.6 hp (31 kW) @ 2800 rpm
Tractor Weight with Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Pump Type
Dual gear
Single gear
Steering Flow
14.6 L/min (3.9 gpm)
16.8 L/min (4.4 gpm)
Implement Flow
19.6 L/min (5.2 gpm)
22.4 L/min (5.9 gpm)
Total Hydraulic Flow
34.2 L/min (9.1 gpm)
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
Hydraulic System Type
Open center
Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
34.2 L/min (9.1 gpm)
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves
Up to 3
Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves
Not Published
0
R3 Turf - Rear
14-17.5
41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front
23X8.50-14
27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options
R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear
14-17.5
15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front
23X8.50-14
25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear
12.4-16
11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front
7.00-12
7-14
PTO Rear
540 rpm
540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm
PTO Type
Independent
Transmission
Lift Control Type
Position control
Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity
Not Published
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Mid-PTO Availability
Standard
Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category 1
Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
1,356 lb (615 kg)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Rear 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
1,356 lb (615 kg)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Coolant Capacity
1.37 gal (5.2 L)
Not Published
Crankcase Capacity
1.13 gal (4.3 L)
1.2 gal (4.5 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal (32 L)
9.7 gal (36.7 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
1.0 gal (3.8 L)
Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
6.2 gal (23.5 L)
8.7 gal (33.0 L)
Loader Lift Height
85 in (2,160 mm)
84.0 in (2140 mm)
Loader Breakout Force
1,949 lbf (886 kgf) (pivot)
1704 lb (760 kg)
Price for Backhoe Option
Not Published
Not Published
Price for Mid-Mount Mower
Not Published
Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System
Quik-Park™
Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)
1,120 lb (509 kg) (pivot)
1186 lb (539 kg)
Clutch
Not Applicable
Single dry traction (mechanical)
No. of Speeds
Infinite (2-range HST)
8F/8R
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic (HST)
8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
15.3 mph (24.7 km/h)
12.9 mph (20.8 km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
Not Published
13.5 mph (21.8 km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published
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