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John Deere 3038E

The John Deere 3038E is a compact utility tractor produced from 2008 to 2023. It features a Yanmar 1.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 36.3 hp (27.1 kW) with a gross power of 37.1 hp (27.7 kW). The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It has a wheelbase of 60 inches (152 cm), length of 111 inches (281 cm), and width ranging from 56.5 to 58 inches (143 to 147 cm). The operating weight is 2,175 lbs (986 kg). The 3038E includes four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS. It supports a rear PTO of 540 rpm and has a hydraulic system with 5.5 gal (20.8 L) capacity. Attachments include the John Deere 305 and D160 loaders with various lift and breakout capacities. The tractor was built in Augusta, Georgia, USA, and originally priced between $14,869 (2009) and $20,669 (2016).
John Deere 3038Ecompact utility tractorYanmar 1.5L diesel enginehydrostatic transmissiontractor specifications3038E attachments3038E dimensions
Power36 hp
Founded2008 - 2023
Model3038E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 3038E

Power

Engine:36.3 hp (27.1 kW)
PTO (claimed):30 hp (22.4 kW)
Engine (gross):37.1 hp (27.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11.2-24
Ag front:7.00-14
Lawn/turf rear:41x14.0-20
Industrial rear:15.00-19.5
Lawn/turf front:27x8.5-15
Industrial front:25x8.5-14

Engine

Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Yanmar 3TNV84T
Power:36.3 hp (27.1 kW)
Torque:88.5 lb-ft (120.0 Nm)
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1680
Air cleaner:dry type
Bore/Stroke:3.30x3.54 inches (84 x 90 mm)
Compression:19:1
Displacement:91.5 ci (1.5 L)
Oil capacity:4.8 qts (4.5 L)
Power (gross):37.1 hp (27.7 kW)
Starter power:1.9 hp (1.4 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:4.4 qts (4.2 L)

Capacity

Fuel:6.4 gal (24.2 L)
Hydraulic system:5.5 gal (20.8 L)

Dimensions

Width:56.5 inches (min) (143 cm), 58 inches (max) (147 cm)
Length:111 inches (281 cm)
Wheelbase:60 inches (152 cm)
Max weight:4,410 lbs (2000 kg)
Height (ROPS):82.3 inches (209 cm)
Height (hood):51 inches (129 cm)
Operating weight:2,175 lbs (986 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:500
Battery Group:22NF
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:40
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:5.3 gpm (20.1 lpm)
Total flow:9.3 gpm (35.2 lpm)
Steering flow:4.0 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Steering press.:1500 psi (103.4 bar)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post folding
Power steering:Yes
Wet disc brakes:Yes
Four-wheel drive:Yes

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Built in:Augusta, Georgia, USA
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$14,869 (2009), $20,669 (2016)
Years produced:2008 - 2023

Attachments

Overview:John Deere 305 loader, John Deere D160 loader

305 Loader

Breakout:1,704 lbs (772 kg)
Dump angle:43.8°
Reach (dumped):24 inches (60 cm)
Rollback angle:31.4°
Height (at pin):84 inches (213 cm)
Clearance (dumped):63 inches (160 cm)
Lift (full at pin):1,186 lbs (537 kg)
Lift (full at 500mm):845 lbs (383 kg)

D160 Loader

Dump time:1.75s
Dump angle:43.8°
Lower time:2.75s
Raise time:3.3s
Rollback time:1.88s
Rollback angle:31.4°
Height (at pin):84 inches (213 cm)
Breakout (at pin):1704 lbs (772 kg)
Clearance (dumped):24 inches (60 cm)
Lift (1.5m at pin):1294 lbs (586 kg)
Lift (full at pin):1186 lbs (537 kg)
Breakout (at 500mm):1204 lbs (546 kg)
Lift (1.5m at 500mm):977 lbs (443 kg)
Lift (full at 500mm):845 lbs (383 kg)

Transmission

Note:Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.
Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity:22 qts (20.8 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:1
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1,356 lbs (615 kg)

Serial Numbers

2009:3038E110001 (with loader), 3038E140001 (no loader)
2010:3038E210001 (with loader), 3038E240001 (no loader)
2011:3038ExBHxxxxxx
2012:3038ExCHxxxxxx

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540