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Read articles →This is a side-by-side comparison of two used 3032E/3038E tractors (2012-2015 examples) rather than a review of one specific unit, focused on what actually differs between them: loader compatibility, ROPS light/folding changes over model years, the 3038E's turbo/regen system versus the 3032E's simpler setup, exhaust options, and wear-and-tear notes on seats, handles, and trim after real mowing use. Useful for shoppers deciding between the two models or evaluating a used unit's cosmetic condition.
Posted by Good Works Tractors, a dealer channel selling these tractors and attachments, so the comparison is informative but comes from a seller's perspective.
Yes, with proper ballast like wheel weights, liquid ballast, or weight on the three-point hitch. The loader is rated to lift 1200 pounds to full height at the pivot point, though real-world capacity is less.
The 3038E has a regen system and turbo that generates the extra six horsepower, moving the air filter location to make room. The 3032E has a more open engine bay without this system.
The turbo is seen as a potential high-cost maintenance item down the road, and the 3038E costs more, though the seller has not known of many significant turbo issues.
Seats are not plush and get staining and fading even with low hours. Handles and trim pieces fade quickly too, sometimes even on near-new demo units.
| John Deere 3032E | John Deere 3038E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 25 hp | 30 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,704 lb (at pivot pin) | 1,704 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | Not Published | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 5.3 gpm | 5.3 gpm |
