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JohnDeere2038R
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RKTractorsRK37H
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Spec
John Deere2038R
Rural KingRK37H
PTO Power
30.4 hp (22.7 kW)
28.8 hp (21.5 kW)
Alternator
12 V, 85 A
12 V, 70 A
Air Cleaner
Dual element
Dual Dry
Engine Type
Diesel, turbocharged
4-cycle diesel, water-cooled (natural aspiration)
Fuel System
Direct fuel injection
CRDI
Displacement
95.8 in³ (1,568 cc)
100.2 in³ (1,642 cc)
No. of Cylinders
3
3
Rated Engine Speed
2500 rpm
3,000 rpm
Cooling System Type
Liquid-cooled
Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer
Yanmar
Yanmar
Engine Emissions Constraints
Final Tier 4
Not Published
Engine Power (Gross vs. Net HP)
Gross: 36.7 hp (27.4 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Gross: 37 hp (27.5 kW)
Tractor Weight with Loader
Not Published
4,072 lb (1,847 kg)
Weight with Cab and Loader
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader
Not Published
4,072 lb (1,847 kg)
Pump Type
Dual gear
Dual Gear Pump
Steering Flow
14.6 L/min (3.9 gpm)
17.3 L/min (4.6 gpm)
Implement Flow
19.6 L/min (5.2 gpm)
23.9 L/min (6.3 gpm)
Total Hydraulic Flow
34.2 L/min (9.1 gpm)
41.2 L/min (10.9 gpm)
Hydraulic System Type
Open center
Separate reservoir, independent fully live
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
34.2 L/min (9.1 gpm)
41.2 L/min (10.9 gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves
Up to 3
Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves
Not Published
1
R3 Turf - Rear
14-17.5
41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front
23X8.50-14
27X10.5-15
Tire Size & Options
R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial
R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear
14-17.5
12.5X20
R4 Industrial - Front
23X8.50-14
27X10.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear
12.4-16
12.4-24
R1 Agricultural - Front
7.00-12
8.0-16
PTO Rear
540 rpm
540 rpm
PTO Type
Independent
Independent
Lift Control Type
Position control
Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity
Not Published
2,646 lb (1,200 kg)
Mid-PTO Availability
Standard
Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category 1
Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
1,356 lb (615 kg)
1,764 lb (800 kg)
Rear 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
1,356 lb (615 kg)
2,646 lb (1,200 kg)
Coolant Capacity
1.37 gal (5.2 L)
7.4 qt (7 L)
Crankcase Capacity
1.13 gal (4.3 L)
6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal (32 L)
9.0 gal (34 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
1.0 gal (3.8 L)
8.7 qt (8.2 L)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
6.2 gal (23.5 L)
9.25 gal (35 L)
Loader Lift Height
85 in (2,160 mm)
102 in
Loader Breakout Force
1,949 lbf (886 kgf) (pivot)
3,435 lb
Price for Backhoe Option
Not Published
BH7.5: $7,499
Price for Mid-Mount Mower
Not Published
Not Applicable
Quick Attach Loader System
Quik-Park™
L102: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)
1,120 lb (509 kg) (pivot)
2,116 lb
Clutch
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
No. of Speeds
Infinite (2-range HST)
Infinite (3 ranges)
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic (HST)
Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
15.3 mph (24.7 km/h)
16.1 mph (26 km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
Not Published
Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published
Not Published
Brakes
Wet disc
Wet Disc
Steering
Power steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type
Not Published
Not Published
Front Axle Type
4WD (MFWD)
Not Published
Drawbar Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Front Axle Rating
1,940 lb (880 kg)
Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability
Not Published
Not Published
Wheelbase
67.8 in (1,723 mm)
66.1 in (1,680 mm)
Overall Width
53.9 in (1,368 mm)
53.5 in (1,360 mm)
Ground Clearance
Not Published
12.8 in (325 mm)
Height to Top of ROPS
92.3 in (2,344 mm)
94.4 in (2,400 mm)
Height to Top of Cab Model
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)
Not Published
Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes
Not Published
116 in (2,950 mm)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch
117.7 in (2,990 mm)
126 in (3,200 mm)
Financing Options
0% APR fixed rate for 60 months
As low as 0% APR on new tractors; Payment as low as $423.53 per month
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