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Years in Production / 2008–2026

John Deere

3038E

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 3038E.

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36hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2008–2026

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

3038E / 01

At a glance

Overview

2008 - 2023

Model year 2008-20122013-2023

Compact Utility tractor

Production

Compact Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere
Original Price
$14,869 (2009 )
Original Price
$20,669 (2016 )

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Power steering

Wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS.

Capacity

Fuel
6.4 gal24.2 L
Hydraulic System
5.5 gal20.8 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
5.5 gal20.8 L
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Pump Flow
5.3 gpm20.1 lpm
Total Flow
9.3 gpm35.2 lpm
Steering Flow
4.0 gpm15.1 lpm
Steering Press
1500 psi103.4 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
1
Rear Lift At24610mm
1,356 lbs615 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

2009
3038E110001 (with loader)
2009
3038E140001 (no loader)
2010
3038E210001 (with loader)
2010
3038E240001 (no loader)
2011
3038ExBHxxxxxx
2012
3038ExCHxxxxxx

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
40
Battery Cca
500
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
22NF

3038E / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Yanmar 3TNV84T

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
91.5 ci1.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.30x3.54 inches84 x 90 mm
Power
36.3 hp27.1 kW
Power Gross
37.1 hp27.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dry type
Compression Ratio
19:1
Rated Rpm
2500
Torque
88.5 lb-ft120.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1680
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
1.9 hp1.4 kW
Coolant Capacity
4.4 qts4.2 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
4.8 qts4.5 L

Engine Options

Yanmar 1.5L 3-cyl diesel

3038E / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Mechanically-controlled two-range hydrostatic transmission. Tractor must be stopped before shifting ranges.

Transmission Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse2-range
Oil Capacity
22 qts*The 2014 printing of the operator manual incorrectly lists the capacity as 14L.20.8 L

John Deere3038e Transmission

hydrostatic

3038E / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
111 in281 cm
Width
56.5 in143 cm
Height
51 in129 cm
Height (ROPS)
82.3 in209 cm
Wheelbase
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
60 inches152 cm
Weight
2,175 lbs986 kg
Front Tire
7.00-14
Rear Tire
11.2-24

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.00-14
Rear Ag
11.2-24
Lawn Turf Front
27x8.5-15
Lawn Turf Rear
41x14.0-20
Industrial Front
25x8.5-14
Industrial Rear
15.00-19.5

See it in action

Videos

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