John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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

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Spec	John Deere 3038E	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	n/a	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038ENew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

n/a

▲2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,433 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 Deere3038E	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	30 hp	29 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	Diesel	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	95.8 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid cooled)	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Dual gear	Gear
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.12 gal (with filter)	5.8 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	84 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Not Applicable	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.7 in	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	54 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	134 in

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John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3038E	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	36.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 30 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	n/a	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3038ENew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

36.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲30 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

n/a

▲2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 lb

▲1,433 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 Deere3038E	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	30 hp	29 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	Diesel	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	95.8 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid cooled)	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	36.7 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Dual gear	Gear
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5 or 43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	1.37 gal	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.12 gal (with filter)	5.8 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	84 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Not Applicable	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip: Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.7 in	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	54 in
Ground Clearance	11.8 in min; 13.1 in max	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	134 in

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John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 36.7 hp hp for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The John Deere 3038E leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3038E or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3038E.

John Deere 3038E vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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