John Deere

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).

Power36 hp

Founded2008 - 2023

Model3038E

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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	Breakout1,704 lbs (772 kg) Dump angle43.8° Reach (dumped)24 inches (60 cm) Rollback angle31.4° 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 time1.75s Dump angle43.8° Lower time2.75s Raise time3.3s Rollback time1.88s Rollback angle31.4° 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)

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