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Read articles →This is a dealer-narrated side-by-side comparing a used 120-hour John Deere 3038E trade-in against a new Massey Ferguson 1739E, both 38hp. It's a talking-points walkaround, not a hands-on demo: covers hood/fender construction, service access, quick-attach implement compatibility, removable loader, foldable roll bar, front axle size, and transmission ranges (3-range vs 2-range hydro). No pricing or fieldwork footage. Best for shoppers wanting a quick feature checklist favoring the Massey.
Posted by a Massey Ferguson dealership (Goff's Equipment Service), so the comparison is framed to favor the Massey Ferguson 1739E.
Yes, you can drop the parking stands, pull the pin, and remove the loader for field work or brush hogging where you do not want the loader attached.
No, the Massey Ferguson offers skid steer style quick attach buckets that fit universal implements, while John Deere uses its proprietary i-Match hookup system.
The Massey Ferguson 1739E has a three-range hydrostatic transmission with high, low, and medium, while the John Deere 3038E has only a two-range hydrostatic transmission.
Yes, you can pull two pins and fold it to squeeze into tight areas, unlike the John Deere E series which has a non-foldable roll bar.
| Massey Ferguson 1739E | John Deere 3038E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | Gear: 32.7 hp; HST: 30.9 hp | 30 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | FLx2407: 2,288 lb (at pivot pin) | 1,704 lbf (at pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,205 lb | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | Not Published | 5.3 gpm |
