John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 3038E

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 3038E leads 2 categories to 0 (6 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3032E and John Deere 3038E.

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Spec	John Deere 3032E	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	30.7 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	2,222 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3032EJohn Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

30.7 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

25 hp

▲30 hp

Weightlb

▲2,222 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere3032E	John Deere3038E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV86CT-NJT2
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	25 hp	30 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	5.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.7 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	22 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	4 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (2-range)	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	1,760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	880 lb (maximum vertical load)

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	62.8 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	2,222 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	2,972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43x16-20	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	300E	300E
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in (at pivot pin)	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb (at pivot pin)	1,704 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 3038E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 30.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3032E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?: The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 25 hp hp for the John Deere 3032E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,222 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,186 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,356 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3032E	John Deere 3038E
Engine HP (hp)	30.7 hp	▲ 36.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	2,222 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	1,704 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3032EJohn Deere 3038E

Engine HPhp

30.7 hp

▲36.7 hp

PTO HPhp

25 hp

▲30 hp

Weightlb

▲2,222 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,186 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,356 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere3032E	John Deere3038E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV86CT-NJT2
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	95.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp	36.7 hp
PTO Power	25 hp	30 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water pump
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	9.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	5.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	4.7 qt	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	22 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	4 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,356 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (2-range)	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range HST)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock: Yes

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disk
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	1,760 lb
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	880 lb (maximum vertical load)

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)
Wheelbase	62.8 in	62.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	12.7 in (R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	2,222 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	2,972 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43x16-20	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Model	300E	300E
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in (at pivot pin)	84 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb (at pivot pin)	1,704 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours

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John Deere 3032E vs John Deere 3038E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on engine hp at 36.7 hp hp, compared to 30.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3032E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 25 hp hp for the John Deere 3032E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,222 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,186 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3032E or the John Deere 3038E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,356 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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