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).