The John Deere 5038D is a 38 hp (28.3 kW) farm tractor built by John Deere in Pune, Maharashtra, India, starting from 2009. It features a 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, an 8-speed collar shift transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor offers manual steering with optional power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 15.85 gallons (60.0 L) and a hydraulic system capacity of 9.2 gallons (34.8 L). The rear hitch is category II with a lift capacity of 3086 lbs (1399 kg). The rear PTO is transmission-driven with an optional live PTO feature. Dimensions include a 76.8 inch (195 cm) wheelbase, 129.5 inch (328 cm) length, and a weight of 3957 lbs (1794 kg).